How to Cut Costs with Digital Signage

Digital signage is a new-age technology that not only looks cool but can help you save hundreds of dollars as a store owner. Saving costs anywhere is a great idea, but what better way to do it than with signage? Most people prefer digital signage over paper anyway. Consider digital solutions like LED video sign Read More …

Eye-Catching Store Signs for Upcoming Seasons (The Fall and Halloween Edition)

Store signs are a great way to attract customers and prepare your retail space for upcoming seasons. As we move into fall, consider adding some seasonal signage to your store – it’s a fantastic way to show your customers that you’re staying up-to-date and ready for the holidays. Halloween is just around the corner too, Read More …

Tips and Tricks to Guarantee Successful Clearance Sales

Clearance sales are a necessary part of any retail operation, and when they’re successful, both you and your customers reap the benefits. Stores have the opportunity to move out a lot of old inventory and replace it with a new, full-priced inventory. Shoppers get a great deal on items they may have been on the Read More …

Sidewalk Sales 101: Changing the B2C Dynamic

Sales are a great way for retail businesses to encourage loyal patrons to shop, grab the attention of new customers, and clear out old stock to make way for new wares. During the warm summer months, sidewalk sales can make a shop more visible and attract foot traffic. You can host sidewalk sales as part Read More …

Using Psychological Pricing to Boost Revenue

Your first thought when it comes to using psychology to increase sales and revenue might be of painting the roses red, so to speak. The human brain is attracted to certain colors more than others, and this could be used as a means to bring in business and drive sales. There’s an easier way to Read More …

Fundamentals of Opening Your New Liquor Store

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 …

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 …

Your Back-to-School Strategy: Pop-Up Displays to Get in the Game

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 …

Sidewalk Sales 101

When the weather turns warm and people begin to roll down their windows, hop on their bikes, or take a leisurely stroll past your shop, it’s time to start thinking about holding a sidewalk sale. By placing some of your wares in front of your establishment, you can grab attention and entice shoppers inside. This Read More …