When walking through any retail environment, shelving is a very strategic thing. Your favorite cereal might be cheaper, the more expensive brands are in your arm’s reach. You also have hundreds of other products to choose from. But when it comes to minimalist store fixtures, how can they be useful? Minimalist store fixtures are straight [...]
The unplanned purchase, otherwise known as impulse buying, is a consistent form of income. For those who manage retail environments, it is a consistent form of income. But what is impulse buying? Impulse buying is when someone buys products due to something they deem out of their control. Almost 80% of shoppers participate in it, [...]
When getting the best store fixtures for your needs, it’s good to know the building terminology. One of these terms, known as millwork, is a general term due to its wide applications. But what is millwork? Millwork refers to the molding used in the creation of custom trims. It is commonly part of all forms [...]
High-risk products are more challenging to protect than others. Any retail environment will inevitably have to deal with shoplifting. But what makes products more appealing to steal out of a store? Small, expensive items are the hardest to protect. Anything easy to hide in a pocket and relocate is prime for potential theft. Items exposed, [...]
A big part of featuring the right fixtures goes back to lighting. The right store lighting can make your products look good. However, how do you determine what good retail store lighting looks like? Good store lighting enhances the products without being a headache. They should be bright and energy-saving but not be positioned so [...]
As a retail owner or manager, you’ve probably heard of merchandising. But when it comes to breaking things down to their core products, everyone has a slightly different version of a definition based on their industry. So, what is merchandising? The basic definition is the promotion of the sale of any goods, typically through a [...]
When it comes to retail displays, choosing a suitable wood is your first step. While you can always go with plastic, wood implies a certain level of quality above the standard. Besides, they also help make the item above pop. With the many kinds of wood out there, it can be hard to decide where [...]
If you are a jewelry store owner, it can be easy to get paranoid over potential thieves. At any point, someone could try the “smash and grab” tactic to steal contents from your store. It can be done in under sixty seconds to someone who unwittingly looks away. So, how do you ensure these jewelry [...]
The right kind of retail display can be a significant difference-maker. Beautifully displaying your product can be the difference between a sale or a fail. The right type of display shelves changes heavily upon your needs, but what are the best overall display types for your store? Our list includes the following: Fixed-Bracket shelving Freestanding [...]
As a business owner, it is only natural to wonder how to improve your sales floor. With careful placement of merchandise and the right position of products, you can potentially make the customer spend more in your store. Other owners are pretty good at hiding the secrets of their trade, so where can you go [...]
