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 …
Retail locations large and small have many opportunities to impress customers by improving the in-store experience. This, in turn, can lead to increased retail success. What changes can you make in 2018 (and beyond) to wow your customers and ensure a positive overall experience? Here are a few strategies for consideration. Cosmetic Fixes If your Read More …
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 …
Remember when the holiday displays went up before Thanksgiving? It seems that the holidays start earlier every year. This year, I walked into a grocery store in October and saw Christmas items before Halloween. Holiday songs start streaming in stores as early as the beginning of November, and it’s common to see Christmas trees, strings Read More …
The appearance of your retail store is important, which is why you put so much thought into the many visual elements that make up your shop, from logos and signage to merchandise displays and window dressing. Utility, however, is also crucial. You need to make sure your store is safe and functional for customers and Read More …
Pop-up shops where notable celebs like Metallica sell their wares along tour stops may be all the rage these days, but for fixed retail locations, a different form of pop-up can be a real game changer when it comes to enticing customers and making sales. We’re talking about pop-up displays, and if you haven’t used Read More …
When you fail to properly mark your merchandise with pricing, all you’re doing is making shopping inconvenient for your customers. Shoppers enter your store to browse and make purchases. However, they need to know the price to decide if they want to buy items. If it isn’t readily apparent, they might leave the store disgruntled Read More …
These days, it seems like it’s not enough to set up a retail location that fulfills only the single goal of selling products. Some retailers are finding ways to re-brand the customer experience by adding social value to the retail location. Just look at some retailers that sell high-end yoga and athletic gear. Many retail Read More …