InStore Group | Average Merchandising Company | |
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30-Day Planning & Coordination | ||
National Reach No guesswork—shelf placement is confirmed and documented for every job. |
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Real-Time Photo Reporting | ||
Real-Time Reporting Dashboards A live, centralized dashboard that gives you instant visibility into reset progress, compliance, and store-level performance — all in one place. |
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Internal Quality Auditors Unlike most providers who may not audit resets at all, we use a dedicated in-house team to independently verify every job for accuracy and compliance. |
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No Billing Until Verified You won’t be charged until we confirm the reset is complete and meets your standards. |
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Execution Guarantee We don’t just promise results — we guarantee compliance and completion, with accountability at every step. |
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Surge Project Merchandising
–Rapid Retail Execution When It Matters Most





When You Need Retail Execution — Fast and at Scale
Promotions. Seasonal peaks. Emergency launches. Unexpected demand.
Retail doesn’t wait — and neither should your merchandising.
InStore Group’s Surge Project solution is built for high-volume, high-speed deployment when your retail strategy needs immediate traction. Whether it’s a last-minute brand initiative, a supply chain shift, or a national rollout, we move fast — with full execution visibility, no billing until verified, and a 99.7% job completion rate.

What Makes Our Surge Project Solution Different?
We turn complex rollouts into controlled, measurable execution — on time and in full.
- 30-Day Launch Planning - Clear expectations, custom timelines, and full prep
- Verified Execution Only - We don’t bill until the job is photo-verified as complete
- Internal Auditing Team - On-the-ground QA ensures quality and compliance
- Live Surge Dashboards – Real-time reporting, photo uploads, and completion tracking
- Nationwide Scalability – Execute across 50 to 5,000 stores, coast to coast
Trusted by hundreds of companies nationwide.



















Tailored Merchandising Reset Solutions for Every Industry
We’re trusted by leading Retailers, CPG Brands, Wholesalers, and Sales Agencies to handle critical merchandising reset projects with precision and speed.
Who Leverages Surge Project Execution?
Trusted by Retailers, CPG brands, Wholesalers, and Sales Agencies to execute flawless product launches — fast, verified, and nationwide.
How Top Brands Boost Sales
with Better In-Store Execution
From apparel brands to national retailers, our work delivers measurable sales lift and in-store success.
Ready to Schedule a Surge Project?
Surge Projects require strategic coordination — and we’re here to help from day one. With a 30-day planning window, we align our resources to your retail calendar, ensuring your execution goes live on time, at scale, and with measurable results.
Why Top Brands Trust InStore Group
What sets ISG apart is their dedication to customer service. Whenever we have had questions or needed adjustments, they have been responsive and proactive in finding solutions. Their attention to detail ensures that our resets are completed per expectation, often finishing ahead of schedule.I highly recommend ISG to any convenience store looking to improve their merchandising strategy. They have become a trusted partner in our business, and I look forward to continuing our successful collaboration in the future.

The InStore Group has been a valuable partner for many years. We have found their execution to be consistent, and the reporting timely and accurate. Their client service team is experienced, and they serve with enthusiasm and urgency. We appreciate their partnership and their commitment to accountability at all levels

We partner with InStore Group because we trust their work and the information they provide is always accurate and on time.

Surge Project Services FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Looking for clear answers about our surge project services? Below we cover the most common questions retailers, CPG brands, and distributors ask about our speed to shelf services.
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What is a Surge Project?
A Surge Project is a large-scale, pre-planned merchandising initiative executed across hundreds or thousands of retail locations.
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How much advance notice is needed?
We require a 30-day lead time to properly plan, scope, staff, and execute your project. This ensures we meet quality, speed, and visibility expectations.
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How do you ensure quality control?
Our internal auditing team verifies every store visit. Each project includes photo verification and centralized QA before billing.
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Can you work alongside our internal sales or marketing teams?
Yes. We operate as an extension of your internal team — coordinating closely with sales, marketing, trade, or category teams to ensure seamless, on-brand execution in the field.
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What kind of reporting will I receive?
You’ll get real-time access to photo verification reports, location-specific compliance notes, custom dashboards, and daily progress updates through our proprietary InStore Reporter platform.
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What types of stores or retailers do you work with?
We work with a range of partners, including big box retailers, grocery chains, CPG brands, convenience stores, and distributors. Our team is experienced with everything from category resets to full-store transformations.
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Do you provide national coverage?
Yes. We currently serve 129+ stores across the U.S. and can scale teams regionally or nationally based on your timeline.
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How soon can we launch?
Most programs can launch in 30 days or less. We work with your team to align on scope, systems, and reporting needs.
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Do you offer services beyond surge projects?
Yes. In addition to surge projects, we offer many other services such as merchandising resets, inventory audits, fixture installs, seasonal merchandising, planogram setup, theft deterrent installs, and new product cut-ins.
What our merchandising company can do for you
InStore Group offers full-service retail merchandising across all major execution types. Whether you're planning a single rollout or managing a long-term program, our services scale to match your goals.

Merchandising Resets
Complete store or category resets to align with new product strategy

New Item Cut-Ins
Ensure your new products hit shelves swiftly and with excellence




Seasonal Merchandising
Align cut-ins with seasonal strategy or promotions

Planogram Merchandising
Ensure proper shelf placement and compliance

Display Building
Launch your product with supporting POP displays or endcaps



Electronic Shelf Labels
Upgrade store shelves with up-to-date digital pricing systems

Gondola Installation
Hardware and shelving setup for new product areas
Let’s Plan a Surge That Delivers
With 30 days of planning, national reach, and real-time reporting, InStore Group’s Surge Project solution takes the guesswork out of large-scale merchandising. Let’s talk about how we can help your next campaign land exactly where it needs to — on time and on shelf.
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