POG
Also written as: POG — Planogram
Abbreviation for planogram; a schematic detailing the precise product placement on retail shelving.
Full Definition
POG is the standard industry abbreviation for planogram, widely used in retail space planning, merchandising, and category management documents. It appears frequently in vendor communications, reset instructions, and analytics dashboards. As an acronym formed from 'planogram', its exact etymology varies by source, with some organisations expanding it as 'Plan-O-Gram'. Editors should introduce the full term 'planogram (POG)' on first occurrence in formal documents and may then use the abbreviation throughout. POG is always written in capitals.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalised. Spell out as 'planogram (POG)' on first mention in client-facing documents.
In Context
- "The category manager attached 14 updated POGs for the summer seasonal reset." — Internal retail operations email
- "Define POG as 'planogram' at first use before employing the abbreviation in subsequent references." — Editorial house style guide