How to Design a Collectibles Showroom for Every Space Size

From shopkeepers, art handlers, retailers, and hobbyists to professional collectors, visual merchandisers, and connoisseurs alike—collectors are always searching for new, leading-edge ways to display their treasures, collectibles, and merchandise to garner the most attention. Of course, depending on your space, you will need a wide range of display solutions to optimally showcase these items. Below we will discuss the most practical and space-conscious displays and the best method to use them in your unique displaying location or showroom.

 

 

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January White Sale: 6 Tips on How to Put One Together

Ah, January… A time when all the hustle and bustle from the busy holiday season settles and the tempting lure of a fresh new year beckons. It’s a clean slate met with energy and motivation to set new goals and a better precedent for yourself. But, for many retailers, January hits hard on sales, as customers focus instead on paying off holiday debts racked up since Black Friday and obliging to tough New Year’s resolutions.

 

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10 Tips for Repurposing Holiday Decorations and Merchandisers

Tis’ the season for festive decorating in your retail space. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are full of an array of colors from green, red, black, blue, white, and gold, to silver—displays are illuminated with tinsel and color. From all celebrated winter holidays, visual merchandisers are often faced with the question of what to do after the season comes and goes with all their merchandisers and decorations. Below are 10 unique and clever tips to transform your retail space repurposing items like decorations and merchandisers so they can blend in with any occasion and save money! Continue reading 10 Tips for Repurposing Holiday Decorations and Merchandisers

The Surprising Way to Modernize Your Retail Store: Wooden Furniture

One of the oldest and most reliable building materials, wood is notably both sturdy enough for laying foundations and aesthetically pleasing enough for interior decorating. The ability of wood furniture to stand up to years of wear and tear means it has the potential to be passed down through generations and found in decent shape at vintage shops, but that doesn’t equate to it being dated. In fact, decorating with wood can modernize a space when done correctly, and its versatility ensures it can easily be incorporated into any retail store from boutiques to cafes. Read on to find out our thoughts and suggestions pertaining to wood furniture.

 

 

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Choosing the Best Display Case to Boost Sales and Security

When it comes to choosing display cases, there is more to consider than just boosting sales. Since the pandemic, retail theft has been on the rise, with 88 percent of retailers admitting that it has become a bigger problem for them. In fact, shoplifting has increased by 21 percent over the last year. But it’s not just simple shoplifting. According to a National Retail Security Survey (NRSS), last year saw a 26.5 percent boost in organized retail crime incidents, costing retailers an estimated $100 billion.

 

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10 Clever Tips on Engaging Customers with a Limited Sales Crew

Filling sales positions can be a challenge year-round, but it is especially important during the holiday season. According to a recent survey from MultiMediaPlus, executives are rushing to try to find solutions to the employee shortage—in addition to facing issues with the supply chain.

“We’re in a tighter labor market from an unemployment standpoint than last year,” says Matthew Lavery, director of talent acquisition at UPS, told Barron’s. “Candidates are more difficult to find.”

A lack of help can lead to lost sales, which is the last thing a retailer wants, especially during the holidays. Luckily, there are some simple, yet creative, steps you can take to make sure your profits are up even when staffing is down.

 

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Rise Above the Competition: How to Choose the Best Acrylic Riser

Within the world of visual marketing there are essential display fixtures that will help shop owners elevate their merchandise with flawless execution—acrylic risers being one of the most integral to store planning and displays. Among the various uses and styles of acrylic risers, there are a variety of ways to utilize them with effective and innovative placement. Below we will discuss the techniques to use acrylic risers in your store’s merchandising displays, how to decide which style is best suited for the store’s décor, and how to find the appropriate color and customization options to entice your consumers and gain more foot traffic to your store!

 

 

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Giving Your Action Figures a Home: 7 Eye-Catching Action Figure Display Ideas

Action figures aren’t just for kids. Many adults collect—and spend a great deal of money on—these toys. In 2021, retail sales of action figures and accessories in the United States reached over $2 billion, per Statista. With people spending so much money on these items, it’s not surprising that action figure displays are important—not just to show them off, but to protect them from damage.

 

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6 Visual Merchandising Tips Using Lighted Pedestals

Looking to elevate your store’s visual merchandising this holiday season ? How about all year long? From home decor stores to thrift shops, cafes and jewelry stores—lighted pedestal displays are an excellent way to highlight holiday and year-round sales. Below we have six ingenious and easy merchandising tactics for you to use to entice your consumers during peak sales times throughout the year. Learn how to effectively elevate your shop’s look and ultimately increase your store’s ROI with flawless lighted pedestal display planning.

 

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10 Cannabis Trade Show Trends To Keep On Your Radar

In post-pandemic times, cannabis trade shows are coming back in full swing. New laws are being passed every day, making this hot commodity more accessible around the globe. It’s important now more than ever that cannabis businesses are prepared to create immersive trade show booths to capture the attention of their target audiences. Creating customized marijuana displays is truly a skill. Below, are ten cannabis trade show trends to get ahead of to give your brand an ideal trade show booth experience that will stand out to prospective customers.

 

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