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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
(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 …
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 …
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 …
Beauty salons are largely a service industry, but many bring in extra cash with displays that offer salon-quality products so that customers can purchase the same items their stylists and manicurists use on their hair and nails. When you’re setting up shop, ordering furniture, and deciding how to lay out your location, you need to Read More …
It’s true that adding lighted display cases to your store will entail some upfront cost, so you might naturally be concerned about the potential returns of such an investment. The addition of display cases to your retail space, however, could have a positive impact that reduces loss and increases profit. What do you stand to Read More …
If you live in the greater Chicagoland and are considering opening a retail store, the showroom at Specialty Store Services is an absolute must. Retail success can be elusive, having the right retail supplies can help make your dream a reality. From display cases to store fixtures, we have everything you need! Walking through our Read More …