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assortment-gap-analysis

Identifies product assortment gaps from sales, competitor, and market data.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#product management#gap analysis#retail#demand forecasting#category management#whitespace analysis#assortment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wassemgtk/skills-testing --skill assortment-gap-analysis
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: assortment-gap-analysis
Source: https://github.com/wassemgtk/skills-testing/tree/main/cpg-retail/commerce-intelligence/assortment-gap-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wassemgtk/skills-testing --skill assortment-gap-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies gaps in a retailer's product assortment by comparing the current catalog against market demand, competitor offerings, and consumer search behavior, helping to uncover unmet demand and optimize product breadth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assortment Gap Identification: Pinpoints missing SKUs, underserved segments, and whitespace opportunities.
  • Demand Signal Analysis: Leverages internal search, external search trends, sales velocity, and market share data.
  • Competitive Benchmarking: Maps competitor assortments to identify coverage gaps.
  • Prioritized Recommendations: Provides actionable insights on which gaps to fill first, with estimated revenue impact.
  • Use Case: A category manager wants to understand why a specific product category is underperforming and asks, "What products are we missing that customers are looking for?"

Quick Start

Analyze assortment gaps in our snack category using the provided sales data and competitor information.

Frequently Asked Questions about assortment-gap-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify missing products in my retail assortment?▼

Assortment gap analysis works by comparing your current catalog against market demand signals, competitor offerings, and consumer search behavior to quantify unmet demand and prioritize fill recommendations.

What data do I need to perform a category gap analysis?▼

You need structured input on your current assortment, sales data, and category taxonomy, plus optionally consumer search data, competitor assortments, and market data to accurately size revenue opportunities.

Can I estimate revenue impact when finding whitespace in my product categories?▼

Yes, analyzing sales velocity and demand signals generates a prioritized list of assortment gaps with revenue sizing and actionable fill recommendations to estimate potential impact.

What is the best way to map competitor assortments against my current catalog?▼

Benchmarking competitor offerings alongside your category taxonomy and consumer search behavior identifies underserved segments and coverage gaps to optimize product breadth.

Does assortment gap analysis work for diagnosing underperforming product categories?▼

Yes, it diagnoses underperforming categories by revealing exactly what missing products customers are looking for, utilizing internal search trends and market share data to uncover unmet demand.

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