So often, retailers hear the importance of being “on brand.” With large online retailers gobbling up sales, it can be difficult to get a new customers in your store and provide them with a unique experience. Now, more than ever, it is important to match the feel of your bricks and mortar store with that of your website, your social media, and your catalog if you have one. All of this can be time-consuming and expensive, especially for new and smaller retailers where the owner frequently wears many hats.

The Pros of Chalkboard Signs in Retail Stores

One easy and relatively inexpensive way to keep your store on brand is with chalkboard signs. Often seen in hip and trendy restaurants and bars, chalkboard signs make a lot of cents! Here’s why:

1. Affordability – Chalkboard signs offer a lot of bang for your buck. You can purchase a number of chalkboards even on a tight start-up budget. And chalk won’t break the bank, either!
2. Custom Look – No matter what look you are going for, you can achieve it with a chalkboard sign. If elegant lettering matches your brand, that’s what your sign can show. If you look is better reflected with a block letter, while that works, too. Of course, you can add to the lettering with small pictures, calls to action, or any ongoing promos or sales.
3. Easy to Move – Many chalkboard signs are sandwich boards, meaning you can put them on the sidewalk, and your message will be visible to potential shoppers in both directions. At the end of the day, simply pick up your sign and carry it back to your store. This type of sign also means you can use the sign inside all the time if you prefer. If you wish to be represented in any community-based events, a chalkboard sign can come in handy.
4. Easy to Change – Often, restaurants use chalkboard signs to highlight any specials they have or the catch of the day; because the writing is in chalk, it is easy to clean at the end of the day and put up new specials. The same is true for retail stores. Advertise a special sale, invite customers into your store, and encourage dog owners to give their pets a drink; whatever you want to communicate with customers is easy to do with a chalkboard sign. And when you want to change the message, all it takes is a little bit of water and a rag.
5. Show Your Creative Side – Chalkboard signs allow you to show off your creative side. If you are not great at lettering or drawing, ask your employees for assistance. If anyone on your team has a flair for the creative, put them in charge of the chalkboard.

Chalkboard signs offer an economical way to stay on brand with your signage while communicating with potential customers. While they are great for businesses with a small budget, they look just as at home in larger establishments.

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Updated on December 12th, 2022.