Brendan Tonkin
With more than 35 years of expertise in retail and manufacturing, Brendan leads the company.
In 1995, he became a part of Nielsen, a renowned global market research company, and dedicated 27 years to assisting leading retail and manufacturing clients across Europe in Shelf Planning, Store Planning, Assortment, and Category Management.
He has a comprehensive understanding of leading shelf planning software, such as Nielsen Spaceman and Prospace, in addition to CAD store planning tools like RGIS SmartSpace. His experience includes aiding clients in the integration of technical solutions and the improvement of business practices, utilising his proficiency in data, analytics, and software solution development.
Today his primary goal is to aid clients in providing exceptional customer shopping experiences, thereby promoting category growth and profitability.
Connect with Brendan via LinkedIn
Brendan consistently shares pertinent topics and expert insights on LinkedIn. You are welcome to contact him or connect via the link provided above.
Peter Davison - Consulting
We collaborate solely with my esteemed friend and business partner, Peter Davison, who excels in analytical consulting. Peter brings a wealth of experience in retail, having begun his career at Tesco and later at the Co-op. He has held various positions, including managing individual stores, serving as an Area Manager, and eventually becoming a Regional Manager for the Co-op in Southern UK. He then shifted to a head office role, where he founded the company’s inaugural Space Planning Department before transitioning to a Buying position. His journey continued at Spar, where he advanced to Sales and Marketing Director, honing his retail and strategic expertise over a decade.
Peter's remarkable skills and leadership attracted a global retail chain, leading to his role as Managing Director for an $80 million retail and wholesale operation in the British Virgin Islands. After a successful stint in the Caribbean, he returned to the UK and joined a prominent Retail Space Planning Software company, where he spent eight years assisting various retailers worldwide in optimizing their space planning and product strategies. Now, with over 50 years in the retail sector, Peter operates as an independent consultant and collaborates with Space Plan Solutions. He focuses on Category Management, including Store Clustering, Micro Range Assortment, and Macro Analysis, helping clients craft effective retail strategies and unlock their business potential.
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Connect with Peter on linkedIn regarding analytics or complete the contact form below
How we help our customers
New to assortment and space planning?
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Advice on getting started and setting up your space planning process.
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What solutions to use and when and how to implement them.
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How to setup your data and work with this efficiently.
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Staff training and knowledge transfer.
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Helping you develop within your key retailer accounts.
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Help you get new listings and fair share of shelf space.
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Supporting you as you get established.
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Helping you to grow your business through effective assortment and space planning.
Retailers
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Advice on category assortments and shelf planning.
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Store planning solutions, store layout and design.
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Optimising store macro space to improve inventory management and profitability.
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Store and category clustering.
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Solution and system integration.
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Using data, data integration, efficiencies in workflow, planning and life-cycle management.
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In-store compliance.
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Analysis and reporting.
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Solution technical integration and business practice, workflow.
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Training, knowledge and people development
Manufacturers
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Advice on category assortment and shelf planning.
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Shelf layouts to improve category, brand performance and the customer shopping experience.
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Product demand transference at the shelf.
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Shelf inventory management, improve out of stocks.
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Category, brand development with your retail accounts.
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Store layout and design, how this impacts categories and brands.
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Using data, data management, analysis and reporting.
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Training, knowledge and people development
Our Values, Mission & Vision
Values
We conduct our business with transparency, integrity, fairness, and respect. Our approach ensures that all customers receive equal treatment, and we are deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in our products and services. Our organisational culture fosters a friendly environment aimed at building relationships and trust, with a focus on assisting others. We prioritise the success of our customers over personal gain, taking pride in our role in their achievements.
Our Mission
At Space Plan Solutions, our mission is to provide innovative solutions that help manufacturers and retailers succeed in today's competitive market. We believe that effective assortment and space planning are key to creating a successful retail environment and shopper experience, and we're committed to delivering the best possible results for our clients.
Our Vision
Our aim is to become the foremost provider of retail space planning solutions and services in the UK. By assisting our clients in the retail and manufacturing sectors, we help them achieve their in-store objectives and ultimately enhance shopper satisfaction.
Our advice is always complimentary so reach out to us today
We are always looking to help people with their assortment and space planning challenges. Feel free to contact us for a friendly chat via the form below, email us or connect via Linkedln.