Simplifying assortment increased shopper spend and sped up the shopping trip

Objective

The retailer needed clarity on:

  • Should we cut back our assortment?
  • Which products can we remove without hurting sales?
  • Will simplification help shoppers move faster—especially during the pandemic?

What We Tested

  • 3 levels of assortment reduction
  • Different brand combinations removed
  • Tested with over 3,000 shoppers

Results

  • +7% increase in category spend, even with fewer SKUs
  • +5% faster shopping trips, showing simplification worked for both business and shopper

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