Behind the Numbers: Signal-Based Merchandising and The Impact of the Empty Shelf

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what happens when a shelf is empty, how retailers can stay ahead of this, and how signals translate into actionable store-level decisions. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Chief Revenue Officer at Trax David Gottlieb. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: [email protected] For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at [email protected]    For a transcript of this episode click here:  https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-signal-based-merchandising-impact-of-empty-shelf   © 2025 EMARKETER Struggling with out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, or lack of shelf data? Trax’s Signal-Based Merchandising is designed to give real-time visibility into what’s happening in stores and on shelves so you can take action when and where it matters most. Say goodbye to fixed routes and delays in retailer reporting and take corrective action now. Visit traxretail.com/emarketer to get started today.