A slotting fee (also listing fee) is a payment a supplier makes to a retailer or distributor to secure shelf space, listing, or category placement for a product. It is a common trade cost in consumer goods and grocery distribution.
How slotting fees are structured
Typically per SKU per retailer, sometimes with tiers based on shelf position or promotional support. Slotting fees are usually one-off at listing but can recur at defined intervals or upon range refresh.
The trade spend context
