XRS is a technology platform that connects consumer brands and suppliers with a vetted network of local, experienced merchandising contractors. Suppliers post discrete merchandising projects; contractors near the store pick the projects they want and complete them on their own schedule; completed work is photo-verified before the supplier is billed.
Two groups: brands and suppliers that need in-store merchandising completed — especially in remote or hard-to-reach stores — and experienced merchandising contractors who want flexible, project-based work near them.
Traditional agencies rely on part-time workers who travel between stores. XRS eliminates inefficiency by enabling in-store employees to complete tasks they already know how to do, creating faster turnaround and consistent results.
XRS is built to serve stores that traditional field merchandising can’t reach cost-effectively, alongside standard markets. Coverage depends on local contractor availability in each area.
Yes. All tasks are completed off the clock by verified Independent Contractors. XRS follows strict compliance standards to align with labor laws and gig-economy best practices.
No long-term contracts are required. Retailers and suppliers can start with pilot programs and scale up based on results.
Every completed project includes photo verification submitted through the app before the supplier is billed.
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Coverage and accountability. XRS reaches remote and low-density stores where scheduled field routes aren’t economical, completes work in days rather than weeks, and verifies every project before you’re billed — so you pay for outcomes, not visits.
Post a project for a specific store, describe what needs doing, and set the flat fee. XRS surfaces it to local contractors, who pick it up and complete it. You review photo verification and are billed only for completed work.
Most projects are completed within 7 days of posting, compared to 3–4 weeks with traditional merchandising agencies.
XRS is working to increase its network of retailers. Contact us to learn more about the current footprint.
You pay a flat fee per completed, verified project, plus the XRS platform fee. There’s no charge for projects that aren’t completed.
Suppliers commonly use XRS for:
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Planogram compliance checks
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Product rotation and freshness audits
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Display builds and POS setups
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New item cut-ins
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Pricing checks and integrity audits
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Product recall verification
Special or customized projects can also be posted. Contact us to learn more.
Traditional merchandising requires scheduling, travel, and coordination – all of which slow execution and increase cost. XRS replaces this with a digital system where contractors complete tasks immediately after posting. Brands see over 90% completion rates within 7 days, verified through time-stamped photos and reports.
Experienced retail and merchandising contractors — including current and former grocery associates — can apply. What matters is that you know how to complete merchandising work correctly: facing product, reading a planogram, building a display, and handling new-item cut-ins.
Yes, contractors provide their own tools and supply what they need to complete a project.
Yes. XRS is only available in retailers that have approved your ability to become an XRS Independent Contractor. Additionally, your personal information and payment details remain private and protected under our Privacy Policy
Earnings depend on the type and number of projects completed. Most tasks should take you just under 10 minutes to complete.
You’re paid a flat fee for each completed, verified project. Pay is per project — not hourly — so a project pays the same whether it takes you the full window or a few minutes.
Suppliers post discrete projects in the app. You browse what’s available near you and pick the ones you want. Each project is a separate, supplier-posted task — you’re free to take it or pass, and there’s no penalty for passing. If you don’t pick a project, it simply goes uncompleted.
Yes, you choose which projects to accept and when to complete them, as long as the work is finished within the project window.
Supplier brand servicing projects such as product placement, pricing/tag verification, light stocking, facing out, building or refreshing a display, and new-item cut-ins to name a few.
No, you engage supplier-posted projects as an independent contractor through the XRS platform. You decide which projects to accept, when to do them, and how to complete the work.
To get started, send us an email at info@xtraretailservices.com or use the form located on the contact page Contact Us to connect with our retail partnership team.
No. The XRS platform is web and app based. Your employees access it via their smartphones, and your management team can view performance through a secure online dashboard.
XRS is designed to augment and improve the current third-party merchandising system. In many cases XRS is available in stores not covered by traditional merchandising companies. XRS is a great solution for remote retail store locations.
With XRS, merchandising projects are completed on time, by people who already know your store’s standards and layout. You’ll see higher completion rates, fewer disruptions, and improved supplier trust — all while giving employees an opportunity to earn supplemental income as Independent Contractors.
XRS is a modern merchandising platform that connects Brands with Independent Contractors to complete in-store projects faster and more accurately. Instead of relying on third-party merchandisers, XRS enables your own verified store employees to become Independent Contractors to complete projects off the clock – with digital verification and 24-hour payment turnaround.
