This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Paige, the winner! Good luck is not just for the Irish! Luck seems to come and go, Irish or not, so many of us have little charms that we carry or quirky things we do when we need a boost in the luck department. Some of us Read More …
Shoplifting is a problem faced by all retailers but, according to experts, shoplifting theft can be reduced by 60% when using a reliable Electronic Article Surveillance system (EAS). The two most widely used EAS systems are Radio Frequency (RF) and Acousto-magnetic (AM). The question most business owners ask is “Which security system should I use Read More …
Shopping Baskets are an excellent customer convenience. I am always pleased when I enter a store and find those handy shopping baskets right near the door. But I’m overjoyed when I also find them elsewhere in the store, right when I need one, since my trip to purchase one item in particular always turns into Read More …
It’s always a good plan to have new retail window display ideas in the hopper so you can plan ahead, gather your props, and be prepared when it’s time to change the display. Spring’s a’ comin’, and it’ll soon be time to update the window displays, so let’s go over a couple of really excellent Read More …
Specialty Store Services is pleased to offer the economical yet durable and attractive Ultima Gondola Fixtures to its customers, in addition to Madix Gondola Fixtures. Gondola Fixtures are ideal for merchandising in a variety of retail environments including grocery, convenience, discount and variety stores. Ultima Gondola Displays feature heavy gauge steel construction and steel uprights Read More …
According to an annual survey conducted by the University of Florida, retailers lost more than $37 billion to theft in 2010. With $12 billion lost due to shoplifting and $16.2 billion to employee theft, Specialty Store Services is aware of the great need for effective retail anti-theft devices. Clothes are popular items to shoplift or Read More …
Profit makers, also known simply as gumball machines, truly do live up to their names. The machines pay for themselves, last for years and will keep on generating profit as long as they are stocked with gum, candy or toys. These treats aren’t tempting to just kids! Most of us are used to seeing profit Read More …
Lighted showcases are wonderful focal points for many retail businesses, from gift shops to jewelry stores. Specialty Store Services currently carries a large variety of showcases and is happy to offer two new lighted showcases to its customers. The lighted showcases include glass sides, offering unobstructed views off all merchandise, and measure 47-1/4″ H x Read More …
Do you smell what I smell? More importantly, do you smell what your customers smell? And just what do they smell, anyway? Research shows that a nice-smelling store may encourage people to linger and purchase. Are your customers lingering or sniffing and heading out the door?In one study, Eric Spangenberg, a consumer psychologist and dean Read More …
Slatwall. I love it! So versatile, great for cross-merchandising, you can dress it up or dress it down and it’s just plain good looking. And it’s just gotten better, what with new acrylic slatwall accessories we have just added. The new Acrylic Eyewear Displays for slatwall offer full visibility of your sunglasses and are ideal Read More …