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 …
There are so many options for retail displays that you might have a hard time choosing the options that are right for your store, like portable folding racks. You’ll have to carefully consider your products, including their bulk, weight, and how you wish to display them. You also need to consider your branding and the Read More …
Summer is here and school is right around the corner, but it’s never too early to plan for back-to-school. Just because the prospect of kids returning to school at the end of summer isn’t on your mind doesn’t mean parents aren’t thinking about it, and many like to get a jump on shopping for clothing, backpacks, 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 …
The material acrylic is a petroleum-based thermoplastic that offers extreme clarity and a relatively scratch-resistant surface (as opposed to some other plastics). Because it is so affordable and easy to mold, it makes for an ideal material for clear displays. It is often used for shelving, racks to hold paper materials (business cards, pamphlets, magazines, Read More …
Owning and operating a business is a dream for many. If you’ve spent years in careful planning, you may finally find yourself in a position to open your own retail store. Congratulations on taking the leap and becoming your own boss! Now what? Even with a solid background in the industry in which you plan Read More …
Summer can signal a slowdown in shopping as consumers head off on vacation and spend their days outdoors, enjoying the weather. While this allows retailers plenty of time to start prepping their strategy for the winter spending spree leading up to the holidays, it can be understandably tough on the bottom line in the meantime. Read More …
As consumers, we’ve all fallen victim to impulse displays. These endcaps and point-of-sale product displays are designed to catch us when we’re already on the way to making a purchase, offering discounts and deals that require us to spend only a fraction of what we’ve already got in our shopping cart. Even if you had Read More …
Barneys, Bergdorf’s, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, and other 5th Avenue favorites are renowned for their over-the-top, uber-expensive, and undoubtedly enticing holiday window displays, which are installed before the Thanksgiving weekend (and the televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade). As a retailer, you can learn a lot from the excess and grandeur of these displays, designed to bring in Read More …
Get excited about opening your retail clothing store? Whether you’ve purchased a franchise, you’re curating a collection from various designers, or you’re selling your own designs, it’s a lot of fun to think about how you’ll put together outfits, choose the proper dramatic lighting, and create the gorgeous displays that are going to entice shoppers Read More …