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It wasn’t too long ago that retailers and consumers were facing a plague of out-of-stock merchandise and empty shelves — on account of supply-chain disruptions in global retail. Times have certainly changed since then, and so have the challenges. A study by HubSpot shows that 50% of retailers in the U.S. are struggling with unsold … Continue reading How to create an Effective Merchandising Plan
The retail sector is facing a turbulent period. With persistent supply chain issues, labor shortages, and fears of a recession, retailers must ensure that the various components of their business—including inventory, staff, and operations—are in top shape. This is particularly true for footwear and apparel retailers. Research cited by RetailDive indicates that consumer spending on … Continue reading 6 Areas you Need to Get Right in Your Footwear and Apparel Stores
The furniture store industry has grown 1.7% per year on average since 2017 and currently stands at a market size of $75.7 billion. The market is extremely competitive, and one of the ways you can ring up more sales is by making your furniture showroom easy to navigate. If you can help customers find what … Continue reading How to Make Your Furniture Store Easier to Navigate
Ever since the pandemic, there has been a notable increase in the number of households with pets. Most pet owners consider their pets to be a part of their family and care deeply about their needs. It’s hardly surprising, therefore, that the pet care market size in the US is expected to reach $22.5 billion … Continue reading How to Make Your Pet Store Easy to Navigate
When a customer walks into a store, first impressions really do matter. As retail grows more competitive, a clean, well-considered store layout can easily mean the difference between gaining a sale or losing one. So, what do furniture and home decor retailers need to consider in order to design a showroom and product displays that … Continue reading How to Design a Furniture Showroom That Converts
When it comes to running a convenience store, crafting an appealing visual merchandising strategy should be high up on your to-do list. In-store visuals and presentation serve many important functions, including guiding shoppers to the right places and driving sales. That’s why it’s essential to continuously improve your visual merchandising practices. To help you accomplish … Continue reading Visual Merchandising for Convenience Stores: 5 Great Tips to Try
Visual merchandising in retail is the practice of presenting services and products to customers in a way that engages and motivates the customer to purchase. As stores reopen and we move into Q4, many retailers are looking for ways to level-up their visual merchandising to welcome customers back and attract new ones. We know you … Continue reading Visual Merchandising in Retail: Best Blogs
Benjamin Franklin wisely said that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” While he wasn’t specifically referring to the retail industry, the adage could not ring more true — especially when it comes to merchandise planning for your retail store. If the merchandise you order and so diligently display in your store and on your website … Continue reading Merchandise Planning: The Clever Retailer’s Guide for How to Do It Right
With the amount of competition in the retail sector, brands are looking for new and better ways to stand out in the crowd. Most are looking at bigger and better ads, having a great online store, and a growing presence on social media. While all of these are good ideas, they usually take time to … Continue reading 4 Ways Visual Merchandising Improves Customer Engagement
A point of purchase display (aka POP display) is a critical sales and marketing tool for retailers and CPGs. POP displays can introduce and educate shoppers, encourage them to try a product, and ultimately drive sales. Point of purchase displays can also enhance a retail store. The best ones breathe life into your space, making … Continue reading 10 Point of Purchase Display Tips to Increase Retail Sales
Who is this guide for? This definitive guide to retail merchandising is for multi-unit retailers in industries such as pharmacies, spas, clinics, telecommunications, furniture, thrift, and quick-service/fast-casual restaurants. This guide also helps manufacturers or distributors of consumer packaged goods. In retail, "merchandising" applies to a broad scope of organizational activities: product design, display design, product … Continue reading Retail Merchandising – The Definitive Guide
Have you heard of the retail apocalypse that wasn't? Still, retailers face major challenges in today's climate. Here are 6 key challenges faced by retailers worldwide. Challenge #1: Merchandising Merchandising compliance is still staggeringly low. Studies show 60% of promotional displays are not executed properly. 60 percent! Properly executed retail displays register as much as … Continue reading 6 Key Retail Challenges Infographic
In-store sales continue to account for most of all sales during holiday seasons. And every retailer knows it. That’s why we see hints of Christmas and other winter holiday promotions creeping into stores as soon as the first leaves turn brown. So how do you differentiate your brand and your products to customers who visit … Continue reading Boosting Holiday Sales: Visual Merchandising Tips for the Golden Quarter
One of the most essential measures when it comes to running a brick-and-mortar store is getting foot traffic. The more traffic you generate translates into more opportunities for sales and customer engagement, which in turn leads to the main goal — increased revenues. For small and large retailers alike, having a storefront that customers enjoy and … Continue reading Reasons Why Customers are Walking Past Your Store
Merchandising is — and will continue to be — one of the biggest drivers of sales and customer engagement in retail. How your store is merchandised influences everything from brand perception to customer experience, which is why it’s important to keep your merchandising initiatives fresh and relevant. Part of doing that requires paying close attention … Continue reading 5 Retail Merchandising Trends to Watch Out for
Meeting high standards for the health and safety of patients is the most important focus for Pharmacies. However, to continue delivering the care patients expect, pharmacies must also be successful retail stores. Merchandising cannot be overlooked. How can pharmacies drive brand loyalty and sales if the retail space is poorly merchandised, disorganized or unappealing? Below, … Continue reading Retail Merchandising Ideas for Pharmacies
Instagram has proven to be a boon for many businesses. According to the Instagram, more than 200 million users visit at least one Business Profile daily and a third of the most-viewed stories on the platform are from a business. Those numbers tell us that Instagrammers have an appetite for content posted by businesses, so … Continue reading 6 Ways to Use Visual Merchandising to Drive Social Shares
Seasonal programs like Valentine's day drive big profits for retailers and restaurants.Valentine’s Day spending topped 25 billion in 2024! The average spend is also up to $185.81 per person. And while most Americans still spend the majority of their Valentine's Day budget on a significant other, the National Retail Federation (NRF) observes a "big increase this year in … Continue reading Valentine’s Day In Retail: Interesting Facts and Emerging Trends
Everything that customers perceive when they walk into your store falls under the category of retail merchandising –– from the curb appeal of your window display to customers’ experience with your POS system at checkout. By merchandising products in the right way, you can keep traffic moving throughout your store, maximize inventory visibility, and turn … Continue reading 5 Retail Merchandising Mistakes that are Killing your Sales
Merchandise will sell itself when it looks good. But when it doesn’t, even the best product can sit on your shelves gathering dust! You need an environment that attracts customers, entices them to spend time in the store, and encourages them to purchase impulsively while they are there. Here is a list of 4 store … Continue reading 4 Retail Store Layout Tricks That Increase Sales
19 percent of yearly sales for retailers take place within the last two months of the year the National Retail Federation found. Bottom line, November and December are the most important months for your retail business. You need to offer compelling reasons to get customers into your stores. Below, some tips to help you increase foot traffic … Continue reading How to Get Customers Offline and Into Your Stores During The Holiday Season
Seasonal programs like Father’s day drive big profits for retailers and restaurants. Father’s Day spending has surpassed $22 billion! “Fathers, husbands and sons can expect to feel the love this Father’s Day,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Over the past decade, spending on Father’s Day gifts has increased significantly. Retailers are ready with gifts that will have … Continue reading Father’s Day in Retail: Interesting Facts and Emerging Trends
Customer needs must be a priority for store merchandising. While the right products and price points are important, it’s the customers that make the difference. Without a combination of new and returning customers, retail businesses fail. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately two-thirds of businesses with employees only survive about two years. To … Continue reading 10 Merchandising Mistakes Retailers Make That Lose Sales
The holiday season means you have more merchandise to move than ever, but your store size has stayed the same. How can you display and sell more merchandise in the same footprint? We have some tips to help you get the most from your holiday merchandising, but even better, you can use these tips all … Continue reading Holiday Visual Merchandising Tricks That Can Be Used All Year
Does retail lighting boost sales? According to Amerlux, "Globus, a major grocery retailer in Germany, experimented with a combination of colored lights at a promotional area inside one of its stores." This led to a 6% increase in sales in the promotional area. If you are still using fluorescent tubes, it is definitely time for … Continue reading 5 Lighting Techniques for Visual Merchandising to Increase Sales
Visual merchandising creates an impact and makes an impression on every guest who visits your business. Anything the customer can see from the outside of the store and throughout the interior can work to optimize the retail space. From storefront displays to signage and overall floor plan, effective visual merchandising techniques work cohesively to reflect … Continue reading 7 Visual Merchandising Techniques to Increase Sales
Mother's day is the third largest retail holiday in the U.S, following Christmas and the back-to-school season. Seasonal programs like Mother's day drive big profits for retailers and restaurants. Mother’s Day spending reached a record $35.7 billion! “Mother’s Day spending has been growing consistently over the past several years, and this year’s spending is expected to be the highest in … Continue reading Mother’s Day in Retail: Interesting Facts and Emerging Trends
Branding should be a priority for any CPG. A compelling brand attracts great people to your company, promotes loyalty, and increases sales. Promoting a strong brand experience is relatively easy when you’re calling the shots. If you’re running your own retail store or website, for example, your company is in the driver’s seat, so you … Continue reading 5 Steps CPGs Should Take to Keep a Cohesive Brand Experience Across Multiple Retail Banners
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