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DISPLAY space and merchandise inventories are two of the most important assets a retail firm possesses. A body of research literature on methods of optimizing the use of display space and optimizing inventory levels for particular items has developed over time.' These studies have typically assumed the objectives of optimizing profits from display space or minimizing the costs of acquiring and carrying inventory, given a desired level of customer service.
Walter et al. (Tue,) studied this question.