Beauty Salon and Supply: Supplies Beyond Beauty Products

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 …

Why You Need a Lighted Display Case in Your Retail Store

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 …

Come Visit the Specialty Store Services Retail Store Fixture Showroom for all your Retail Store Display Needs in Chicago!

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 …

$200 in Upgrades that Can Majorly Impact Your Retail Space

You might not have the budget to completely overhaul your store décor, but that doesn’t mean you can’t see an improvement by spending just a little on targeted upgrades. Even if you’re working with a tight budget, say a couple hundred dollars, there are a few small purchases that could help you to improve the Read More …

Why Haven’t You Personalized Your Store?

With so many chain stores and online retail giants, shoppers have plenty of convenient ways to shop but they are lacking personalization. Variety is the spice of life, though, and many shoppers are drawn from their homes and into retail spaces by the promise of a unique and fulfilling consumer experience. You can’t provide that Read More …

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 …

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 …

Tips for Creating Successful Window and Focal Displays

Effective store fixtures are the backbone of a retailer’s business. It’s easy to fall into the trap of taking your displays, shelves, and mannequins for granted. However, without these fixtures, your stores’ sales would be in trouble. They are doing more than keeping your merchandise off the floor—the right fixture, used in the most effective Read More …

After the Holiday Buzz is Over: How to Keep the Magic Alive (and Avoid the Hangover)

If a group of retail professionals was asked this question, “What lies at the core of high sales and profits?” how would they answer? Some would say great products and others might suggest competitive prices, but they are both wrong. Studies have proven over and over again that an outstanding customer experience is the number Read More …

Getting it Right: Quality Control & the Overseas Supplier

When you work with a fixture company that has overseas partners it very important to make sure ahead of time that they have a stringent quality control process in place both overseas and in the USA. Starting with the prototype and ending with the delivery of the final product, each stage has its own issues  Read More …