How to Design the Coffee Shop of Your Dreams

For many Americans, coffee is not just a drink—it’s a necessity. In fact, data shows that Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee a day, with the average American drinking three cups daily. And while it’s easy enough to brew your own java at home, people also love heading out to the local coffee shop to have a cup made for them and to even meet up with friends.

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Trade Shows are Back! Is Your Booth 2022 Ready?

With COVID-19 cases on the decline, people are ready to return to face-to-face interaction. Like most industries, trade shows were forced to go virtual over the past two years, but now they are ready for an in-person comeback. “We, as an industry, have adjusted our processes to do our best to ensure the utmost safety for our attendees and exhibitors while keeping a close watch on ongoing developments,” David DuBois, President and CEO, IAEE told Trade Show News Network. “While no one can truly predict or guarantee what the coming year will bring, I do know that we are optimistic and determined to get our industry where it needs to be as quickly as possible.”

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6 Unique Ideas for Toy Store Displays

Are you wondering how to create an immersive toy store display that will catch the attention of children and their parents? Not sure which display shelves would be best for which toy? Don’t kid yourself: Toy store displays can take a little work. But the right display will pay off by making your products fly off the shelves (or tables or rack or bin…). Here, we cover the essentials of creating an immersive toy store experience and provide some ideas for unique toy store displays that can be designed for different product categories using shopPOPdisplays display shelves and cases that can best serve each of these ideas.

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Follow the Signs: Choosing the Right Type of Signage for Your Business

If you are a business owner, you probably know by now that one of the greatest challenges of succeeding is effective advertising. While it may seem like the digital world of social media and Google ads take the front seat in getting the word out about your company these days, tangible signage is still a top contender when it comes to consumer loyalism. According to an article on swaay.com, “Great signage can significantly improve your edge over other businesses and competitors if they are lacking in that area. When choosing between two businesses a customer or client is likely going to pick the one with the better-looking signage because this shows a level of professionalism that the other lacks.”

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3 Creative Ways To Show Off Your Best Selling Merchandise with Baskets

How to creatively use baskets to showcase your merchandise

 

If you are a retailer or small shop owner, you may have realized by now that the same old nondescript metal or plastic bins don’t seem to effectively catch your customer’s attention anymore.  As surprising as it may seem, customers pay just as much attention to the vessels and containers in which merchandise is displayed almost as much as the products themselves! There is truly an art behind clever visual merchandising. According to an article from completecontroller.com, “Visual merchandising makes retail spaces more attractive and pleasing for customers, entices foot traffic, and encourages impulse buying. … Visual merchandising is all about the look, feel, and culture of your store and brand. If it’s done correctly, it will help increase your customer brand loyalty.”

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How to Create a Vape Shop Display That Turns Heads

It’s no secret that attractive displays create attention and sales. Vape displays are no different. In fact, given the intricate, ornate, colorful, and classic designs of some commercially available vapes, vaporizers, vape pens, e-cigarettes, e-cigs, hookah pens, and e-pipes, all terms used to describe electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), presentation is everything. Here, vape display ideas to get consumers in the door and to the checkout counter.

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The Best Organizers for Every Room in the House

It’s no secret that having an organized home offers a variety of benefits to a person’s productivity and mental health. Decluttering your home can go a long way in giving a sense of control, but also helps you locate your belongings in a way that is easy, efficient, and ultimately less anxiety inducing. According to amazinggoodwill.com, “The average American burns 55 minutes a day – roughly 12 days a year – looking for things they know they own but cannot find.” That’s a lot of time wasted.

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Keeping Your Team Safe During the Holiday Season

How Plexiglass Table Dividers Protect Employees & Customers

With the holiday season in full swing, stores are busier and more crowded than ever. While more people are out shopping in stores this year compared to 2020, the pandemic remains an ongoing challenge as new variants arise leaving already struggling retailers to hire seasonal employees willing to work in congested public settings. According to the New York Times, “The emergence of the new variant was the latest hurdle for retailers who have been anticipating a holiday shopping season that is sure to be much more physically present than 2020, but not as carefree as it was prepandemic.” With the masses craving the traditional holiday shopping experience with a new set of safety concerns, it leaves retailers everywhere to elevate their store plans to allay concerns and increase consumer shopping comfort by implementing some essential plexiglass display must-haves!

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How to Create the Perfect Holiday Gift-Giving Display

December is here and that means the holidays are right around the corner.

One thing is for certain—this time of year for retailers can feel hectic and can often come with its own set of challenges to stand apart from the competition. However, the shops, boutiques, and department stores that tend to thrive and succeed the most in such hustling times are those that make it easiest for their consumers to navigate their exact shopping needs: GIFTS!

According to an article released by the National Retail Federation, “Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items, and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year.” All the more reason to make sure your holiday displays impeccable, precise, and geared towards the gift-givers intent. Here, great ways to ensure your product, regardless of industry, stands out in front of crowds.

 

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5 Creative Ways to Celebrate National Novel Writing Month In Your Bookstore

For major book retailers and small newsagents alike, November is the time to commemorate our favorite literary works and motivate young writers with inspiring exhibits of works from decades past.  From new coming of age works to classic tales, scribes and bookworms are looking to their favorite vendors to put together an arrangement of stories that honor the art of writing. But, with a catalog that runs the length of the Mississippi, it can often feel daunting to figure out what you want to present as a retailer and more importantly how to make those selections truly capture the attention of your consumer. There are a lot of ways to lure in your audience, it must be done creatively, sometimes using off-the-cuff display pieces, like space-saving tablet holders and often using a display piece with exact intent such as tabletop lecterns or podiums . Nonetheless, the books selected for display should be used to motivate consumers, because they are likely looking for inspiration as they work on their own works of art. According to Medium.com, “To complete a 50,000-word work-in-progress within 30 days, you should plan to write an average of 1,667 words per day.” That’s a lot of typing! It’s also been said that to write well, you need to read well, making aspiring authors browse book aisles with absolute vocation. As a retailer, your mission – and business is to help them find what they are looking for – even if they’re browsing and don’t have a definitive find in mind – by using some of these indispensable display pieces to truly guide them to what they need to succeed!

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