why do store designers attempt to design stores with maximum flexibility? multiple choice question. the space allocated for unplanned purchases remains static in most of the retail stores. the store designs used by retailers provide customers with details about demand forecasts for the forthcoming selling season. the store design does not take the sales associates into account while allocating space for retailers' demand/destination merchandise. the space allocated to merchandise categories and the layout of the store change along with the changes in the merchandise mix.