The Display Case Revolution

In the competitive world of retail, the right display case can significantly impact how products are perceived and purchased. Whether showcasing high-value items or high-margin products, understanding the nuances of different displays can enhance your store’s appeal and boost sales. This step-by-step walk through will provide business owners and managers with valuable insights on how Read More …

Back to School Strategies for Boosting Engagement and Sales

The back-to-school season presents a significant opportunity for businesses across various industries. It’s not just about selling school supplies; it’s about engaging with customers, providing value, and creating memorable experiences. This guide will explore comprehensive strategies to maximize your back-to-school efforts; applicable to retail stores, educational services, and even community organizations. The Importance of Back-to-School Read More …

Shopping Carts Ultimate Guide: Types, Benefits, and Downsides

When it comes to retail environments, the shopping cart significantly influences the shopping experience. From metal and plastic to large bin and small bin, each type of shopping cart offers distinct benefits and downsides. This comprehensive guide explores the various types of shopping carts available, their advantages, and their potential drawbacks to help you make Read More …

7 Creative Retail Display Ideas Your Customers Will Love

What if you were missing out on your chance to get a very handsome profit? If you are in retail, this is the perfect time to make some serious money. In fact, year-over-year sales are up by 8.3%! However, some retailers are getting a bigger piece of that pie than others. If you want to Read More …

How to Prepare for the Back-to-School Season

As a retailer, back-to-school shopping can be a busy time. Get your store ready for the influx of back-to-school shoppers with the right customer-attracting fixtures and display tables, making the shopping experience easy and enjoyable. Specialty Store Services has just what you need to create the perfect atmosphere for back-to-school customers. Read on for our Read More …

Gondola Shelving: Why So Peculiar a Name?

If you work in retail, you’ve certainly encountered retail gondola shelving, a popular, floor-standing retail display system that includes a base with a vertical spine, which supports cantilevered shelves on one or both sides. Typically, some sort of pegboard, slatwall, or solid board is used for the vertical element, to allow for versatility in adding Read More …

Event Setup 101: Visual Merchandising for Proven Results

Visual merchandising revolves around how you place products in a retail setting, present them to the consumer public, and essentially market them at the ground level. When done right, it can bring in customers and create positive associations with your brand, as well as drive sales and ongoing patronage. That said, visual merchandising is not Read More …

How to Make Your Business Stand Out with Retail Displays

(Click the ▶ play button above to listen to “How to Make Your Business Stand Out with Retail Displays” Podcast by Specialty Store Services) How can you remain competitive as an established or a new business, how can you bring in new customers and achieve success? Attractive retail displays are a big part of the equation, and there Read More …

Aiming for Luxury with Retail Gifts

The market for luxury goods in the U.S. may grow slowly, but it still leads the world as an estimated $85 billion industry, and growth is relatively steady (roughly 5% annually), thanks to a growing economy and international tourism. Plus, the forecast for luxury goods is extremely positive, with an estimated growth of more than Read More …

Fundamentals of Opening Your New Liquor Store

The days of rum-running or bootlegging moonshine have long since passed. The end of prohibition may have legalized liquor sales, but it also brought about a laundry list of regulations that must be followed if you plan to engage in liquor sales of any kind. Owning and operating a liquor store could bring you a Read More …