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How-To Organize Your Thrift Store to Drive Visits

Thrift stores continue to increase in popularity and for good reason – they allow shoppers to find trendy second-hand pieces or unique vintage treasures at a fraction of the cost and help the planet by reducing waste. While the range of discounted merchandise and sustainability aspects certainly get people through the doors, the allure can quickly wear off if the thrift store is chaotic or difficult to navigate, which will lead to disappointed customers leaving with a bad experience and empty shopping bags. Fortunately, shopPOPdisplays knows exactly what it takes to organize your thrift store in a way that keeps customers content while shopping and encouraging them to come back time after time. Read on for our expert tips.

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Creating a Photo Exhibit Worthy of Your Art

For photographers, how a picture is framed or exhibited can determine if, and for how much, it’s sold. It’s worth the expense—selecting the right frame will help assure a successful show. There are various approaches to photo exhibit ideas. But first, you’ll need to consider the location or where the show is taking place, determine your show’s theme, and curate a collection of photographs. Then, you can you get started on framing and presentation.

 

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How shopPOPdisplays is Avoiding Supply Chain Issues

As a domestic and foreign distributor with vast inventory of stock items and raw materials for customized merchandise, shopPOPdisplays fulfills orders in a set timeline with prompt delivery and superior customer service. Based on our vast capabilities and easy access to plastic, wood, metal, and other raw materials we can avoid the common obstacles that have plagued other acrylic distributors and manufacturers during the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain challenges—this, along with our superior customer service sets us apart from the competition.

 

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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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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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6 Easy and Effective Ways to Prep Your store for Black Friday

It’s that time of the year again — yes, retailers everywhere are preparing for the grand event of Black Friday, which this year falls on November 26. With holidays just up ahead, the excitement to shop is most definitely in the air and with that, store managers and visual planners will take to the drawing board to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to make their shops stand out amongst competitors during this fierce time in this spirited consumer climate. There is no time like the present to put a plan in action. Afterall, Black Friday starts earlier every year! Here, 6 tips to get sales rolling.

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4 Easy Ways to Child-Proof Your Home In Style

November is child safety and protection month and year after year, homeowners and retailers alike experience the struggle of finding stylish solutions to adorning the modern living space. According to an article on Childproofers.com, “As many as 90% of unintentional injuries to children in the home can be prevented by child proofing correctly.” It’s important when having small children and babies to consider ways to keep your home secure without having to completely sacrifice your personal sense of design. Below are four helpful and easy ways to child-proof your living quarters and still have it feel like it’s a reflection of you!

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Quilting 101: Sewing Good Vibes and Reducing Stress

You’ve seen them everywhere – patchwork, t-shirt, baby clothes, you name it – there’s a type of quilt available for purchase or patterns to make your own. From simple to extravagant and everything in between, quilting is an art perfected by the meticulous among us or so you may think. Not so, says Leslie, of The Seasoned Homemaker quilting is a craft many can aspire to, it is all about how to get started and the right tools, many of which you may already own. If you’re just getting your feet wet in the quilting world, think about a budget before investing in professional tools with the excitement of starting a new craft. Leslie suggests a trip to a thrift store. This inexpensive shopping trip may land you quality fabric in the shape of oversized clothing that can be cut down to suit your need. Likewise, a thrift store may offer a few of the tools you may need at a fraction of the cost – sewing machine, rulers, scissors, and the like.

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