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Retail Media & Commerce
Share of Shelf
A brand's share of visible placements in a retailer's search results or category.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Share of shelf is a brand's portion of the visible placements in a retailer's search results or product category. Online, it is often measured as the percentage of top search positions a brand occupies for key terms, across both paid and organic listings. Higher share of shelf generally means more visibility and sales.