Pharmacies are more than just places to pick up medication; they have become a one-stop-shop for everything from last-minute gifts, to pet food to beach toys. The vast variety of products can make store layout and shelving tricky. Products should be displayed in a way that allows customers to quickly find what they are seeking Read More …
Merchandise planning is a valuable strategy when running a business, and we’re here to help you understand how to go forward with one. Many different types are based on different outcomes, so make sure you know which type works for your retail business and why. Specialty Store Services sells all things retail but can also Read More …
Over the past few years, technological advances have reshaped the way we shop. The installation of cashier-less checkouts majorly changed the retail landscape. Self-serve checkouts certainly help the flow of customers in busy times, but does this convenience cut into the merchant’s possible profits? Today’s technologies make it too easy for shoppers to fly through Read More …
Every apparel retail store owner or manager wants to sell as much product as possible. Sometimes, the way you present your products can convert potential customers into regular customers. In this post, we are going to look at several retail merchandising tips for clothing stores to help boost overall retail sales. Defining Retail Merchandising Before Read More …
Starting a business is no easy undertaking. Once you’ve chosen a location, lined up your supply chain, and secured loans to launch your retail venture, it’s time to take a long, hard look at your retail space and determine the best ways to represent your brand and create an immersive experience. What sights, smells, and Read More …
When people want to sell items of value, they often turn to consignment stores to do the job for them. Although certain online platforms offer opportunities to sell just about anything these days, many people don’t want to deal with the hassle and uncertainty of determining fair pricing, fielding bids, and dealing with strangers. They’d Read More …
When you walk into a department or warehouse store, you may be struck by the vastness of the space. Even though these stores are stocked full of goods, there’s also plenty of space to walk and explore merchandise. Unfortunately, smaller retail stores, like boutiques, don’t have the same access to the square footage as their Read More …
As humans, we generally seek to quantify and categorize. Considering how quickly we often have to decide whether something is a threat or not, this makes sense from a biological perspective. Sometimes, however, it leads us to create rules that don’t actually exist. Rule of Three in Retail Consider the common assumptions that both bad 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 …
The main goal in any retail operation is to make sales. For this reason, you go to some trouble to create displays and pathways throughout your store that encourage browsing and facilitate buying. That said, you also want to create a welcoming and memorable retail experience, and this requires you to add ambiance to your Read More …