The Pros and Cons of Custom Displays

Retailers often struggle with how best to display their products based on their budget and space limitations. Many retailers don’t consider custom options because they believe the cost will be out of reach for them. Custom displays and fixtures, though, can offer retail solutions, even for those on a tighter budget. While it is true Read More …

The Real Season of Love

Jewelry is one of the most popular gifts during the holiday season. This year, there will be an influx of shoppers looking for that perfect piece of jewelry for their loved one. Retailers and boutiques have the opportunity to increase their jewelry sales this year with a few simple display tips. While there is no Read More …

Spinner Counter Displays Increase Impulse Purchases

Did you know that customers spend more money than they had planned in brick-and-mortar stores? One way to increase these impulse purchases is to use spinner counter displays. These incredibly handy tools will maximize space while displaying various items. Spinner counter displays are perfect for showcasing items, such as books, greeting cards, jewelry, key chain, Read More …

A Common Retail Challenge: Keeping Shoes Straight

Just mention the words ‘shoe section’ to the average retail store operator and you may receive an angry look in return—and likely a few mumbled words of frustration as well. Many store owners and operators quickly become frustrated with their shoe section as they find that it is difficult (if not impossible) to keep organized, Read More …

Fresh Off the Boards: Keeping Your Apparel Irresistible

Motivating your shoppers to buy from you is why you are in business. Garments that look fresh and pressed are much more likely to sell faster than those that appear to have been just plucked out of a wrapper. To add sizzle to your sales, these seven simple tips can help you transform your newly-arrived Read More …

Hang It Out with Style

Hangers are more than functional fixtures of your retail operation. They can represent your brand—for better or worse. Displaying a high-quality item on a cheap plastic hanger can erode its value in the eye of the discerning shopper and degrade sales. Conversely, presenting a more ordinary piece of apparel on a high-quality hanger can promote Read More …

Baskets in Store Displays: A Versatile and Effective Option

The choices you make while designing your retail space can greatly impact your success or failure in the long run. Consistently making sales is about having great products and fair prices and presenting those products to your customers in such a way that leads them toward making a purchase. Presenting an organized, relaxing, and comfortable Read More …

Gridwall vs. Slatwall: A Classic Retail Display Debate

Do you use gridwall or slatwall in your retail space? If so, why did you choose one over the other? For many store owners and managers, there wasn’t actually much thought put into this choice. Instead, they simply went with what was available—or what was on sale—when the store was furnished. Using the wrong product Read More …

Creating Trust and Differentiation with Branding Consistency

Your brand is your reputation. The visual elements are those aspects that communicate your values. Logos, fonts and colors are the fundamental building blocks of creating a reliable DNA for your brand, but they are only the beginning. It bears repeating: shoppers choose brands they trust. Maintaining consistency is paramount to this effort. For instance, Read More …

Counter Displays Can Add to the Shopping Experience

In many ways, counter displays represent the ‘moment of truth in a retail setting. This is where money changes hands, and potential buyers become actual customers. You want your customers to pay for the goods they have picked out from around the store, but you would also like to upsell them on an additional product Read More …