Independent pharmacies across the UK will now benefit from access to competitive merchandising and shop fitting services, following the announcement of a partnership between Positive Solutions and Numark.

Positive Solutions will offer bespoke packages for 3000+ Numark outlets, to help support contractors in all aspects of retail, from stock analysis to building effective fixtures. As part of the discounted offering, members will benefit from an on-site merchandiser to rearrange the display of fixtures according to latest techniques, staff training on the principles of merchandising and access to Point of Sale material for promotional sections. Further aspects of the service include full sales data analysis and guidance around top-up orders.  In addition to a comprehensive merchandising provision, Positive Solutions will also offer refit solutions to help contractors update and enhance the look of their pharmacies.

With more than 3000 outlets throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, Numark Ltd is the UK’s largest chain of independent pharmacies. Each pharmacy business within Numark is an independently owned outlet, but membership of Numark allows individual retailers to take advantage of group purchasing deals to reduce their costs. In partnering with Positive Solutions to offer expert merchandising and refit services at affordable prices, Numark can ensure its members are able to maximise the impact of their retail spaces and drive efficiencies during turbulent times.

Charlie Denwood, managing director at Positive Solutions, said: “With dispensing being the key focus for many independent pharmacies, all too often merchandising becomes overlooked. During times of financial strain however, it’s essential that contractors find alternative ways to boost profitability and drive sales.

“By teaming up with Numark, independent pharmacies within the chain will be given all the support needed to maximise the selling potential for every inch of shelf space.”

Numark added: “We’re excited to have partnered with Positive Solutions to offer a long-awaited full design service for our members through merchandising and refits. We’ve had high demand for merchandising and refits for some time now but finding the right company which would meet specific pharmacy needs has proven a challenge.

“We’re confident that Positive Solutions are the right people for the job. With knowledge of the healthcare industry and a specialist team available to help our members perfect all elements of the merchandising process, they certainly have the skills to fulfil any requirements.”

If you are a Numark member and would like to know more about our merchandising and shop fitting services, feel free to contact us here.