Zone merchandising helps every customer locate what he or she is looking for quickly, while simultaneously exposing them to products related to the product they want to buy. In zone merchandising, products are categorized into different,(for example, clothing or kitchenware). The bigger the range of the inventory and the higher stock levels, the larger the […]
Times are tough for the retail sector, with an ever-increasing number of stores forced to shutter their doors and companies increasingly relying on sales and discounts to get customers through the door. While a lackluster retail market often is blamed on a lagging economy, according to some, this decline doesn’t have anything to do with […]

Good news: spring is just around the corner. Spring doesn’t just bring more sunshine and warmer weather, it also brings a new shopping season. Customers increasingly get out and about, taking the opportunity to bulk up their spring and summer wardrobes. For retail stores looking to capitalize on spring, a great first step is a […]
When purchasing store fixtures, it is important to investment in something that looks great, but also something that is high quality and extremely durable. The more durable your fixtures are, the better they wear and the longer they will last. So, what make a durable store fixture? Be sure to consider the following points. Material: […]

Sports Apparel Mannequins According to research conducted by Euromonitor International, the global apparel market grew by an impressive 4 percent in 2016 and is now worth a staggering $1.7 million. Interestingly, however, the analysis found that much of this growth was actually fueled by growth in the sportswear sector of the market, which grew by […]

Online retail giant Amazon appears to be contemplating making a foray into the world of brick-and-mortar stores, a move that would take the company from online retail into physical retail. The company appears to be increasingly keen to get in on the $800 billion-a-year grocery business, and opening up a fleet of physical stores would […]

The weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day are huge for jewelry retailers. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the average person spent $142.31 on Valentine’s Day in 2015, up 6.3 percent from 2014. Roughly 21 percent of customers making purchases for Valentine’s Day bought jewelry, racking up a total of $2.1 billion in jewelry […]
ShelfPoint, a smart retail signage system, is now available and could revolutionize the world of retail forever. These smart LCD shelving strips can display information to and collection information from consumers, with the overall aim of improving consumers overall shopping experience. Developed by Gordon Davidson, CEO of Cloverleaf, this new technology leverages the power of […]

When displaying at a trade show, having the right fixtures is absolutely critical. High-quality, robust fixtures help to enhance your display, ensuring it comes across as professional and appealing. However, there are a few things you should know when it comes to purchasing fixtures for a trade show. Be sure to keep the following points […]

Placing mannequins in your store is as much of an art as it is a science. The right placement of your mannequins ensures maximum visibility and maximum effect. So, how can you best place mannequins in your retail store? Ultimately, it all boils down to choosing areas of high-traffic and high-visibility. First, you want to […]