I think it's all during their normal time of year. Baby in March, toys in July, tech in fall. You're right about home. Fan central moves back to specialty with many stores getting a shop in bedding near style.
I think thats part of the plan. Pretty sure they're expanding collectibles/trading cards and moving the adult/party games (like Cards Against Humanity) into current entertainment.
Yes. Its called "consumer activation". The transition guide page talks about it with a link to a special projects page. Its designed to add space to rapidly growing categories (think wellness and health stuff in OTC and sporting goods).
From what Ive picked up on it will be personal care...
I think most stores are going to expand beauty and style (with men's gaining space) depending on store layout. I think it's called Project Nova on Workbench.
I saw someone used 12" peg hooks and cut a label strip holder hold them. Glad that an entire team who works on this for a year couldn't get it right. Wonder what it will look like post layoffs.
Had the issue while setting men's basics this week. POG added an additional row for the large size (F2 and F3) but wouldn't print the labels for F2 - I had to reuse the old ones.