Patriotic 4th of July Visual Merchandising Displays

4th of july window displays

 

The 4th of July is a time of celebration, relaxation, backyard BBQs and most importantly —a time for American retailers to run major sales!  As this patriotic holiday approaches, consumers are eager to spend on celebrations with 88% of them preferring to shop in-store rather than online to add a personal touch to their holiday weekend. This trend emphasizes the importance for retailers to standout with compelling 4th of July window displays, inside visual merchandising displays, and captivating décor to get their customers excited about the special summer occasion.

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12 Plush Display Ideas to Organize Your Collection

Plush toys displayed in a retail setting

What is it about a comforting hug from a Teddy bear? French researchers found that the emotional bond one shares with their own teddy bear elicits a strong perception of comfort. For their study, they looked at participants’ experience with their own Teddy bears vs strange bears’ physical and sensory characteristics to determine if they make a bear more comforting. Unsurprisingly, participants preferred their own bears over a “stranger bear.” The results of their 2022 study were independent of participants’ age, meaning plushies can provide comfort at all stages of life.  

That explains the connection we feel with our plush toys—even as adults. But what about what to do with our collections of stuffed toys? We can help. Keep reading for creative plush display ideas to keep them organized and keep the nostalgic feelings flowing. 

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7 Creative Ways to Showcase Stuffed Animals

While they’re cute and cuddly, stuffed animals are also big business. The global stuffed animals & plush toys market size was valued at $8.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $13.6 billion by 2030.

These stats show how consumers are shelling out good money for these stuffed animals, so the last thing they want is to hide them away in a closet or risk them getting damaged by tossing them in a bin.

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Upcycling is In: How to Make Used Fixtures the Star of Your Store

Living an eco-friendly life has become more important for many of us, including small business owners. In fact, a survey found that 9 out of 10 small-business owners want to recycle, while around three in four have switched to more environmentally friendly products in the past 12 months.

Although both practices are a positive step in the right direction, there is one practice that some retailers might be forgetting about: upcycling. And it is more beneficial to the environment—as well as your bottom line!

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Using Wooden Displays to Give Your Store that “Natural” Aesthetic

One of the biggest decisions when designing your store is choosing its overall aesthetic. And if you’ve chosen to have a more natural vibe throughout the space, then wooden displays are perfect for you. And fortunately, shopPOPdisplays has an assortment of wooden display options that can fit any of your retail needs.

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Wood, Acrylic, or Metal: Which Display Stand Do You Need?

It’s no secret that the layout of your retail location plays a crucial role in its success. Keeping merchandise organized and easy to find will help make customers spend money and return for future shopping trips. To do that you’ll need a selection of display stands.

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