shelf logic software

What shelf logic software does

Shelf Logic Software, Inc. is a privately held, Florida-based software company founded in July 1995 that develops dedicated planogram software for retail shelf space planning and visualization. The company serves manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, sales brokers, and advertising agencies that need to produce planograms to sell into or operate within retail chains. Its desktop product line consists of three perpetual-license tiers — Master Edition ($995), Enterprise Edition ($3,495–$4,995 per copy), and Enterprise Plus ($5,295–$7,495 per copy) — which combine automated plan-building (RIP Processor), Smart Plan shelf layout, three-sided product imaging, category management, and visual sales reporting that links positional data to sales performance. Enterprise Plus extends this with integrated floor planning and virtual reality walkthroughs.

The company's technology stack centers on an Access2000/ODBC-compliant database with 70+ built-in fields, Excel import/export, and interoperability with competing planogram formats (Spaceman, Intactix ProSpace, Apollo Intercept). In 2015–2016, Shelf Logic added a cloud layer: ProView for browser-based planogram viewing and ProView Plus for mobile field editing with change-list approval workflows, both sold as monthly SaaS subscriptions ($14.99–$49.99). Revenue derives from a mix of one-time perpetual licenses, recurring annual support contracts ($595–$695/year for Enterprise tiers), ProView/ProView Plus SaaS subscriptions, paid video training ($99–$495), and hourly custom planogram services. Distribution is primarily direct via phone (800-381-9456) and online ordering with electronic delivery, supplemented by regional resellers in Cyprus, Turkey, Singapore/Malaysia, and Italy (under the Display Logic brand). Shelf Logic claims "world leader" status in dedicated planogram software since 2000 and serves customers in over 50 countries, including Fortune 100 logos such as Samsung, Toshiba, Motorola, John Deere, Caterpillar, GE, and Honeywell, as well as universities including the Technical University of Munich and Singapore Management University. The company is bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), operates from a single headquarters in Oxford, Florida, and is led by President Dennis Osrow.

Name

shelf logic software

Legal name

Shelf Logic Software, Inc.

Website

https://shelflogic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shelf Logic Software develops and sells dedicated planogram software — Master Edition, Enterprise Edition, Enterprise Plus, and the ProView cloud services — serving manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and brokers in 50+ countries with automated shelf planning and visual sales reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Merchandising Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Planogramming, Space Planning & Shelf Analytics Services (CRAOAOAF)

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Perpetual Software Licenses: One-time perpetual license purchase for Master Edition, Enterprise Edition, Enterprise Plus, and Batch Resize. Licenses are per computer. Enterprise and Enterprise Plus include annual renewal fees for updates and tech support.
2. SaaS Subscriptions (ProView): Monthly subscription tiers for cloud-based ProView planogram viewing service. Three pricing levels based on storage capacity (50MB, 100MB, 200MB). Delivered as hosted cloud service.
3. Professional Services: Custom planogram services including product photography, product measurement, database creation, photo post-processing, and custom planogram development. Charged hourly/project basis.
4. Annual Support Contracts: Enterprise Edition has $595/year renewal fee; Enterprise Plus has $695/year renewal fee. Renewal includes all updates and unlimited tech support.
5. Video Training Programs: Optional paid video training programs for Master Edition and Enterprise Edition sold alongside software licenses. One-time purchase per product.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shelf Logic Software develops and sells dedicated planogram software and related cloud services used to design, build, visualize, and analyze retail product shelf displays. Its product portfolio spans desktop planogramming tools (Master Edition, Enterprise Edition, Enterprise Plus with floor planning), cloud-based viewing and mobile editing (ProView and ProView Plus), a photo utility (Batch Resize), and fee-based custom planogram services including product photography, measurement, database creation, and planogram development.

Product overview

Shelf Logic Software offers a comprehensive suite of planogram software products designed for retail merchandising and space management. The portfolio consists of desktop software (Master Edition, Enterprise Edition, Enterprise Plus), cloud-based viewing/editing services (ProView, ProView Plus), a utility tool (Batch Resize), professional services, and video training programs. Master Edition serves as the entry-level planogram creation tool with automated building features, while Enterprise Edition adds advanced retail analytics including sales analysis, category management, and visual reporting. Enterprise Plus combines Enterprise Edition capabilities with integrated floor planning. ProView and ProView Plus provide cloud-based access to view and edit planograms from any device. The products support image types including jpg, bmp, png, gif, tiff, and others, and can import/export data from Excel and ODBC-compliant databases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Display Logic: Brand name under which Inetic of Italy sells Shelf Logic products in Italy and Europe. The program was translated into Italian.

Products and services

• Master Edition Entry-level planogram software designed for first-time users and experienced planogrammers. Features automated tools that build plans automatically using RIP Processor and Smart Plan technology for professional results. Includes Space Analysis and Financial Analysis reporting.
• Enterprise Edition Flagship planogram software with extensive retail-oriented features including profit analysis, category management reports, visual reporting tools, and sales analysis capabilities. Includes RIP Processor, Visual Sales Reporting, Category Management, and Presentation Manager.
• Enterprise Plus Enterprise Edition combined with integrated floor planning capabilities. Enables seamless transition from planogram to floor plan for comprehensive store planning, including virtual reality walkthrough of planned stores and floor-level reporting across all planograms.
• ProView Cloud-based planogram viewing service for viewing Enterprise Edition planograms on any device with internet access. Planograms uploaded to the cloud and viewable on any browser or device. Three pricing tiers available based on storage capacity.
• ProView Plus Mobile planogram editing service combining ProView viewing capabilities with the ability to make changes to planograms from any mobile device. Changes stored in database and sent as a change list for approval, enabling store owners in the field to submit edits for review.
• Batch Resize Utility program for resizing large numbers of product photos to optimal size for use with Shelf Logic planograms. Creates thumbnails for faster screen response.
• Custom Planogram Services Professional services including product photography, product measurement, database creation, photo post-processing, planogram creation with reports, and custom planogram development. Charged on an hourly or project basis.
• Master Edition Video Training Video-based training program with over 75 lessons covering all aspects of the Master Edition software. Sold as a one-time purchase.
• Enterprise Edition Video Training Comprehensive video training with over 150 lessons covering all features of the Enterprise Edition planogram software. Sold as a one-time purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies report improved sales presentations and closure results
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• RetailZoom (Shak Vasiliou)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017RetailZoom, operated by Shak Vasiliou based in Nicosia, Cyprus, resells Shelf Logic software in Cyprus and the Baltics region. Contact: [email protected].
• KargemregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Kargem, operated by Hale Haznedar in Istanbul, Turkey, resells Shelf Logic software in the Istanbul region. Contact: [email protected].
• Pelor MarketingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Pelor Marketing, operated by Berlinda Tan in Singapore, resells Shelf Logic software in Singapore and Malaysia. Contact: [email protected].
• Technical University of MunichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Shelf Logic planogram software used at the Technical University of Munich for Retail Operations course (masters level) in the School of Management. Dr. Holly Ott is the instructor.
• Singapore Management UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Shelf Logic planogram software used at Singapore Management University for Retail Operations in the School of Business. Dr. Holly Ott is the instructor.
• Inetic (Italy) / Display LogicregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Inetic of Italy sells Shelf Logic in Italy and Europe under the brand name 'Display Logic'. The software has been translated into Italian. Inetic offers direct technical support in both English and Italian.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DotActiv: DotActiv is a South Africa-based dedicated planogram software vendor serving retailers and suppliers globally with both perpetual and SaaS offerings. It competes head-to-head with Shelf Logic in the dedicated-planogram niche and overlaps in CPG/supplier customer segments across EMEA and Africa.
• NielsenIQ Spaceman (formerly ACNielsen Spaceman): NielsenIQ's Spaceman is the long-standing enterprise planogram product Shelf Logic directly named in its compatibility list (it opens/saves Spaceman plan files). Both serve retail merchandising teams building supplier and store planograms, with Shelf Logic positioned as the affordable alternative.
• Symphony RetailAI (formerly Symphony EYC / Apollo / Intactix): Symphony RetailAI's Category Planning and Space Planning suite descends from the Apollo/Intactix programs that Shelf Logic's Database Compatibility feature explicitly reads (Intactix ProSpace and Apollo Intercept). It is a direct competitor for advanced planogramming and category-management buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Retail (Retail Merchandise / RPAS): Oracle Retail provides category management and space planning as part of its broader merchandising platform for large retailers. It competes indirectly at the high end where Shelf Logic's Enterprise Plus plays, particularly in tier-1 retailers' technology RFPs.
• SAP Retail (formerly SAP hybris / BusinessObjects): SAP's retail merchandise and assortment planning suite competes with Shelf Logic in the broader retail space-planning category, especially for global retailers seeking an integrated ERP-plus-merchandising platform rather than a point solution.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Blue Yonder offers category management, space planning, and assortment optimization within its end-to-end supply chain and merchandising platform. It overlaps with Shelf Logic at the high end of the supplier and retailer space-planning market.

Emerging players

• Aptos (formerly Epicor Retail): Aptos delivers merchandising, planning, and store-level execution software to specialty and general merchandise retailers. Its space and assortment capabilities overlap with Shelf Logic's Enterprise Plus for mid-market and specialty retailers.
• RELEX Solutions: RELEX provides unified retail planning including space and assortment optimization, frequently bundled with its replenishment and forecasting products. It competes for retailers looking to consolidate planogramming inside a broader planning suite.
• Kroger (84.51° / Relex-based shelf planning initiatives) — substitute: ToolsGroup: ToolsGroup provides retail planning and assortment optimization that increasingly includes space-aware features. It is comparable to Shelf Logic as an alternative for retailers and suppliers seeking more advanced analytics than dedicated planogram tools offer.

Others

• Inetic (Display Logic brand): Inetic is itself a Shelf Logic reseller (operating the 'Display Logic' brand in Italy and Europe since 2007), but as a regional systems integrator and merchandising services provider it represents an adjacent comparable partner-type business in the same planogram ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/shelflogicsoftware

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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