Showing posts with label store design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label store design. Show all posts

Friday, August 18, 2017

Elegant and Versatile Boutique Displays with Slatwall Fixtures

Friday, August 4, 2017

At first glance, the ubiquitous slatwall looks boring and easy to ignore. As a retailer, being forgettable is not desirable.  These 5 accessories can help you have a successful slatwall display.

1) Pegs

One of the most common uses for slat wall is the typical hanging pegs.  It is tempting to stuff as much product on pegs as possible, and use the longest ones available.  However, having a variety and using white space can create an allure.  By using short pegs at the top and limiting items available you can evoke sense of rarity which is highly desirable.

2)Baskets

Wire baskets are frequently used to hold odd-shaped items, and deep bins make the most of space closer to the floor.  Creating a barging bin atmosphere evokes a sense of thrift, even if the item is pricy.  These flexible tools allow you to use different sales techniques in different areas.

3) Video Shelves

The term video shelves is a carry over from the long-ago days when movie rental stores were common. Yet, they are anything but legacy items.  The slight tilt is perfect for delicate items.  Frames, artwork and even high-end foods are all perfect candidates for an upward tilt.

4) Shelves with lips

Life is chaotic.  You want to make your store welcoming for someone with children, elderly, and service animals, and items seem to have lives of their own when succumbing to gravity.  Even if the item is light and takes no damage, the embarrassment isn't easily forgotten. Having a minimal lip can keep items in position without having to secure them in place.

5) Shelves

While they seem plain, being able to convert any wall into a shelf creates endless ways to display items.  It's important to have both wire shelves of many sizes and brackets which allow for glass, wood or metal display surfaces.  Being able to quickly change things up can give your store an invigorating feel and allow for instant transformations.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Slatwall has come off the wall- fixtures that change it up




Among other benefits, the advantage of slatwall is in its modular abilities.  These surfaces can host pegs, waterfall hooks and various types of shelving.  In order to make the most out of slatwall, having an inventory of different hanging implements is important.  That investment is best utilized when other fixtures around the store also require them.

H Figures

At first glance, the H rack seems too plain for good choice in retail, where flashiness abides. However, simplicity sells in a way that gimmicks can't.  By applying restraint to a solid foundation, you target many of the principles of good sales.

4-Way Display

A four-way display is a great way to give a clean, fresh approach to merchandise that is visually different.  Customers are only able to view two sides simultaneously, which makes this a handy transitional item.

Streamline Display & Slatwall Display

Even with limited space, it is important to apply the same principles of simplicity.  Both streamline and slatwall displays can aid in making the most of narrow, small or otherwise tight square footage.

Rotating Slatwall Display

Perhaps the most versatile of the off-the-wall slatwall items are rotating slatwall displays. They can fit smaller shelves, bins and pegs.  With the smallest pegs, the display can have a profile of less than a foot and a half, fitting into tight spots. Add a waterfall hook for clothing and the display becomes a large centerpiece that spans about 4 feet, allowing for a quick revision when temporary cardboard displays exhaust.  Since the main portion is only a foot square, you can easily store it at times when traffic needs change.

Navigating different types of Slatwall Display Fixtures as well as their accessories can feel intimidating.

Friday, July 7, 2017

Slatwall Displays don't have to be boring

Slatwall display fixtures are an eye-catching and versatile way to showcase your merchandise whether you're selling clothing, jewelry, books, or a variety of other items. Taking advantage of these displays is just what your business needs to optimize your store space.

Types of Fixtures and Accessories

There are a few different types of slatwall displays such as H-displays, 4-way displays, streamline displays, and the slatwall cubic tower. Each type has its merits.

H-displays, true to their name, take the shape of an 'H.' The shape is ideal for shelving, straight arms, waterfalls, and baskets - accessories which take up more space horizontally.

4-way displays and cubic towers are perfect for jewelry and smaller items that you might display with smaller accessories like hooks and brackets.

The streamline display - a vertical panel of slatwall attached to a base - is the simplest and perhaps the most versatile. No one type of accessory is ideal for streamline displays, so they lend themselves to any type of display you might need. Whether that includes the use of shelving or brackets, streamline displays are optimal for whatever you sell.

The Benefits

Whether a streamline or 4-way display, any slatwall display can make use of any type of accessory. Each display will differ from the next which is what makes these displays so unique.

Slatwall display fixtures are also ideal for small spaces. In a smaller store, slatwall saves space and allows you to display all kinds of items if you have the right accessories. This allows for an easy exchange of items which is good if you have merchandise that is constantly moving.

Finally, slatwall displays are neat and organized. Instead of displaying merchandise on tables or on the floor, slatwall brings your items up to eye level. Customers will like that they don't have to bend down or rummage through items, and employees will appreciate the ease of keeping slatwall displays clean and organized.

Slatwall displays are popular among retailers. Maybe they're right for you, too.

Friday, June 23, 2017

Slatwall Display Fixtures: A Retailer's Savior

Friday, June 16, 2017

Qualities of LED Lights in Retail Store

It is hard to underestimate how important good lighting is in a retail store. It creates the ambiance, and when done correctly, it can entice customers to buy more merchandise. This is true of display case lighting as well, and more retailers are finding that using LED lighting in display cases has distinct advantages over using traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulb lighting. What are these advantages?

Less Heat 

Only 10% of the energy from incandescent bulbs is converted into visible light.  The other 90% is converted into heat. This not only wastes energy; it heats items in display cases, and depending on the merchandise, can fade and crack them over time. This does nothing to increase sales.

LED bulbs, on the other hand, produce very little heat.  Display case items stay cool and as good looking as the day you placed them in the case.

Improved Visibility

Merchandise beneath LED lighting simply shines brighter than merchandise illuminated by incandescent lights or fluorescent lights. Well-lit display case items attract customer attention and hold it longer. The longer a customer is interested in an item, the greater the chances of making a sale.

And unlike conventional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs that shine light across a wide area, the light from LED bulbs can be aimed at specific pieces of merchandise. This direct beam of light highlights items in ways that diffused, sometimes dull traditional lighting can not.

LED bulbs not only provide great light, increasing customer attention and the likelihood of a sale. They are also 75% more efficient than incandescent bulbs, and they last up 25 times longer.

Friday, June 9, 2017

The Benefits of LED Lights in Display Cases

Several benefits come with LED lighting in display cases. The verities of power consumption savings are appealing; as is grabbing the customer's attention. There are even upticks in sales.

What makes it Different

Unlike incandescent or fluorescent lighting, LED is a low maintenance, efficient option. Their lifespan is typically 50,000 hours; they produce far less heat; and have a low power consumption rate. For display purposes alone, LED lights come in various colors to create a spectacular sight.

Cost Considerations

With a 50,000-hour lifespan, LED boasts a drastically lowered replacement cost create reduced maintenance costs. Halogen and incandescent lighting offer higher heat generation. Higher heat is often detrimental to items such as food, soft metals, and textiles. This often costs businesses high-end losses on their monthly inventory. Fluorescent lighting proposes very little improvement; meanwhile, LED lights are optimal for display. LED lights are choice for preservation.

They're ideal for cost reduction, because of their low heat generation; energy consumption; and low maintenance costs.

Consumers Drift to Arresting Displays

When something grabs a customer's attention, they will roam over to inspect. Anything hosted in a display is, by design, a blue-chip item. Whether the display hosts jewelry, food, clothing, or technological items, LED lighting seizes their attention. With a display case featuring LED lighting, a business increases a product's visibility and its attractiveness. Due to the ambient nature of LED lighting the display produces a merchandise charisma that didn't exist before.

Sales Upticks

Attractiveness factors heavily into sales. LED lighting in a display case prompts users to buy through desire. While it's not possible to force a buyer into something they don't desire, a company can increase sales via this method. Businesses do make higher profits through impulse buys and buyers understand they do so. Many find that when their firm encourages impulsive purchases, their overall return rate is higher. By properly displaying merchandise, the quality is identifiable; thus, buyer's guilt reduces greatly. When buyer's guilt reduces, so, too, do returns. Higher sales and lower returns: the categorical impact on profits becomes immediately recognizable.

Benefits Reign

The benefits of LED lighting in display cases speak for themselves: overall cost reduction, amplified product charisma, better inventory preservation, higher customer interest, and increased sales. If a display case with LED lighting isn't yet on your business' list, consider the extra benefits; reflect on how it's the potential for the exact sales increase you need.

Friday, June 2, 2017

LED Lights into Your Display Cases

From fine jewelry to power tools, your items will present better when properly lit, but relying on ceiling illumination alone will leave shadows on your shelves. Rather than mounting hot spotlights, take the light to your products with LED strip-lights. These energy efficient little lights come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and intensities to suit most of your display needs.

Long Lasting

LEDs can go for years without needing to be changed and are incredibly energy efficient. They have been proven to shine “25 times longer than incandescent lighting” according to The Department of Energy. By choosing to replace your old shelf lights with LEDs you can practically eliminate the hassle of changing out display light bulbs. It could be years before a single one of your shelves goes dark.

Use Less Power

Low power LED strip-lights give you the benefit of lit shelves without hurting your utilities bill. The Department of Energy also confirmed that Energy Star rated LED lights not only  “use at least 75% less energy” than normal light bulbs, but they also send light in only one direction, allowing you to clearly illuminate your products without blinding your customers with low-set lights. This low power consumption also keeps them at much safer and cooler temperatures.

Complementary Colors

Each display's ideal light color is determined by the color of your products. Soft yellow lights will cause gold to glow beneath the display glass while cool blue lights enhance the shine of silver. Even if you're not displaying metals, the rule still holds. Warm colors are complimented by yellow lights and cool colors look best when illuminated in white or blue. LEDs are available in nearly every color temperature and can suit all your colored display needs.

Whether you’re setting up a new display or improving an existing one, LED lights are a great choice for display case lighting. From free standing strip-lights to cases with built-in LED mounts, this energy-efficient new lighting option could be your next great business decision.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Wall Display Cases Draw Buyer's Attention

Friday, May 12, 2017

Trophy and Wallcases Can Increase Your Bottom Line

If you own or operate a retail business with items for sale, then you want to make your space as inviting as possible.  Some stores do this by employing lighting in different ways or playing soothing music over the loudspeaker.  The goal is to make your customers comfortable, create a memorable experience for them and encourage them to buy more merchandise.
One way to do this is with trophy and wallcases. How?

Cases Make Use of ALL Your Space:
You are paying for every square foot in your store. So why not get as much as you can out of every square foot?  You can do this by using wallcases. Instead of just using the middle of your space, wallcases let you take advantage of all your space, including the walls. The more items you have on display, the more chances you have of a sale.

Cases Get Customers to Move through Your Entire Store:
It is a fact that if you can get customers to move through your entire store, then they will see more merchandise that might catch their eye. Using wallcases is a simple way to do this. Customers will walk across the store to a far wall to see something interesting in a wallcase. On their way there, they might see something else that they want to buy.

Cases Make Items Seem Special:
Featuring items in a trophy case gives them a certain cache and makes them more interesting. While it is easy for a retail space to become cluttered, items in a case stand out. They attract customers' attention because they seem special, increasing inquiries and sales.
Do not overlook the benefits of trophy and wallcases. They can help enhance your customers' shopping experience and lead to a healthier bottom line.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Apply the Rule of Three to Trophy and Wallcases

Friday, April 28, 2017

Trophy and Wall Cases: More Than Glass Cubes

Ask someone about a trophy or wall cases and they conjure up an image of that spot in their high school where sports memorabilia was displayed.

While this is one of the traditional uses for these items, smart business people have been taking advantage of these flexible display fixtures to spotlight products or years. These savvy individuals also know that there is more to these items than glass shelves against a wall.

1. Move Away From The Wall: Don't let the name 'wall case' limit your imagination to thinking of glorified glass shelving. Modern wall cases are sleek stand alone structures that can provide a 360 degree view of items placed in them. Situated strategically on a sales floor, the merchandise inside can be viewed from every angle, enticing customers to linger and look longer.

2. Let In The Light: A lot of shelving can shadow a product, making it more difficult to notice. All glass wall cases avoids restricting the light making it easy to see what is inside. Add some strategic spotlights, and customers will be drawn to the displays like moths to flames.

3. Open Your Space: People are visual animals. Using towering metal racks for merchandise obstructs viewpoints and limits what potential buyers notice. Wall cases allow customers to see through the displays, focusing on the merchandise. Not just that, but without restrictive backing, they can see glimpses of items deeper in the store and are drawn in to investigate what catches their eye.

4. The Little Things: With shrinkage a genuine concern, adequately showcasing smaller items has always been a trade-off between presentation and security. Wall cases provide the ideal solution to this problem. Now an army of minute products can easily be handsomely presented behind secured glass.

5. Decorative Wall Space: Every store makes the best use of available space. However, smart ones do it with style. Quality trophy cases situated against the walls provide a unique look to a store - one that people will remember and comment on.

When you are designing your next retail space, consult the experts at ND Store Fixtures. They can answer all your wall case needs and more.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Trophy & Wallcases: More than just retail

When one considers wall display cases, most would instantly think of a retail environment where display cases exhibit a multitude of items. Have you ever thought of using them in these environments?
  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Museums
  • Libraries
  • Businesses
  • Home
There are many benefits to using a wall display case for things other than its original intention. For example, schools could use them for trophy displays or students art or science fair projects.

  • Churches could set up a display of their historical memorabilia or upcoming events.
  • Libraries could let community members display their collections and include books that they have about those subjects. 
  • Museums could find unlimited reasons to display a multitude of relics. 
  • Businesses and retail stores can benefit from the organized display of their products.

Uses of wall display cases in the home are also endless. They could elegantly display grandma's antique dishes or great-grandpa's war memorabilia. A child's trophies, books, family pictures and many other collectibles could be housed in a wall display case. There is an unlimited list of possibilities.

Choosing the material you want your display case made of is simple when you consider where the case will be going. Here are some choices to consider;
  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Metal
Deciding on what extras you feel might be needed is another option.
  • Lighting
  • Mirror back
  • Locks
As you can see, wall display cases have an endless array of uses. Decide which displays would work best for your needs.

Friday, April 21, 2017

Get the most out of retail space

Lately, emptiness is in.  Stores display only a few products accented with bold colors and simple lines. They entice and invigorate. So how can you follow this trend and still capitalize on every square foot of space you pay for?
The answer is closer than you may first think.

Here's a few ideas of how to create a display that works on a person's innate desire for what they know, both past and present.

You are the champion:
Familiarity! It is well researched that exposure to something creates an affection for that person or object, and deep familiarity can cause loyalties that are not easily shaken. By displaying items in a trophy case, you can invoke the same feelings of desire, awe and accomplishment. The fact that the item inside is acquirable can awake the yearning a customer may have for your product.

Keep lines clean:
Modern stores boast a small number of products with a great amount of workable space, by using clear cases you can maintain a visually neat appearance, uncluttered and open. When wall case is the only option, clear, adjustable shelves can ensure that you have exactly the space you need without any obstructions.

Know your base:
Many times, the bottom few feet of a display become completely useless. Placing items on low surface may indicate a subtle lack of esteem over products that are on eye level. By having a locking base in a display, you can keep the same quantity of product out of the back room, but still completely secure.

Float it:
While walls are your limits, the remaining floor space can work for you as a strategic partner. Ensuring that you have the right display is a vital part of making the most of valuable square footage. Towers are an excellent way to do this, as they fill the space in a clean and elegant way.

As a retail store it is vital you have the displays to ensure people look at your items long enough to decide they need to take that item home. 

Monday, April 17, 2017

Increase Sales with Trophy and Wallcases - Feature Cross Merchandising


Make your walls work for you
Trophy & wallcases can help you sell more when you get creative, and bring different kinds of merchandise together in unexpected ways. Discover the potential of cross merchandising.
Maybe you're used to keeping your sunglasses in one case, and your briefcases in another. However, letting them share one space can help you tell your customers a story about why they belong together like milk and cookies or copy and paste:
  • Show Off Your Fashion Sense: Think about designer look books that provide images of how to combine the individual pieces in a collection. Putting hats and scarves side by side in one case makes it easy to decide on how to mix and match them for the best effect.
  • Set a Mood: Pair a pretty set of vintage style earrings with a delicate lace blouse. Appeal to your customer's romantic side or create a combination that resonates with their idea of themselves as outdoor types or urban sophisticates.
  • Create an Experience: Emphasize function. Pull together related cooking supplies or garden tools.
It all boils down to showing your customers how they can use your products to fulfill their desires, whether they want help looking stylish or engaging in activities they enjoy. Encourage additional purchases by connecting the dots between how one item goes with another. They'll probably get more value out of what they take home, and that will make them want to come back and visit you again.

ND Store Fixtures is the premier supplier of quality retail display cases and store display fixtures for small and large businesses in the United States.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Open Up Oppurtunities

Today's retail must compete with the seemingly limitless warehouses of major online retailers. It can seem daunting to compete, but it is possible with mirrored doors in display cases.

Ensure enjoyment of all customers

Nearly any case can ensure that you meet ADA requirements, but only mirrored cases can provide a clear view from all angles. Through creating a positive experience for customers of all abilities, you create a sense of loyalty and encourage repeat visits.

Kill clutter

Mirrors ensure that shelves looked stocked despite the ebb and flow of products. Place one or two items in with a color sample of the remaining stock.  Customers envision themselves already possessing your products. This clean, clear look has a distinct advantage over web pages.

Light it up!

Cases, especially those in small shops, can feel impossible to correctly illuminate.  The natural reflective properties of mirrors allow you to wield light to your purpose. Jewelry glitters brightly, screen glare eliminated, and individual items exhibit the nuances the manufacturer intended, giving you the edge over others.

Create Urgency

When something looks great, mirrors facilitate more time spent in direct observation. These cases are a silent salesman, giving you the opportunity to speak to a customer at the peak of desire. This final engagement ensures a positive sales experience.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Aesthetics, Business, and Mirror Doors

Professionalism, in the business world, is a hard thing to define. Mostly because there are many core principles that all work in tandem to reflect a solid sense of professionality to the consumer. However, there's one principle that CEO's and small business owners overlook and it's the principle of aesthetic. Basically, how something is presented largely affects how it'll be perceived, despite how it may actually function. But don't fret. When most of us walk into a store, we aren't expecting some abstract artsy sign telling us where the eggs might be. But there are a few very simple changes you can make that'll have your business looking just as professional as you intended it to be.

Show What Needs to be Seen

There's a neat little twist put on an old adage: Popular products are to be seen, not shadowed. Essentially you want anyone who so much walks into the door to know that you've got the product they might be looking for, that and you're advertising that product without so much as ever uttering a word. There's no point in keeping a hot item tucked away in the depths of your storage unit when you don't have a single one for display. Ideally, this should be done with mirror doors and polished display cases, just to give it that extra pizzazz.

Aesthetics as a Long Term Investment

It might sound silly, investing in something that doesn't provide any immediate benefit beyond looking cool, but think of it like this:
  • Going the extra mile to look the part gains the customers trust.
  • A more aesthetically looking business space has a positive effect on a person's mood.
  • It pays to put your best foot forward.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Never Go Wrong. Keep Shoppers Interested. Use Mirror Doors in Your Display Cases

“You walk into a retail store, whatever it is, and if there's a sense of entertainment and excitement and electricity, you wanna be there.” Howard Schultz
When it comes to retail store design, very few things are quite as beautiful as mirror doors in glass display cases. The mirrors give just the right amount of shine without overpowering the whole look of the case. These types of display cases look beautiful in every store no matter what products you sell. Sometimes just the addition of a wooden base and top or a marble one can make the same case just the right fit for a variety of retail venues.

Professionalism and Perception

Let's face it. There aren't many other options for displaying high quality retail merchandise. You can choose plastic cases. However, will you attract the right customers? You only get one chance to make a first impression. In retail, that first impression is just about everything.

Marketing Strategy

There are many women who enjoy finding hidden gems at thrift stores. However, most will admit it can take an afternoon of rummaging to get the best haul. When customers want to shop, they want things to be easy and organized. Glass shelves and display cases with mirrored doors create a clear display of your product offering. In addition, times have changed. Because of the popularity of social media and online activity; one of the things consumers hate the most is businesses that waste their time.

Monday, February 27, 2017

The power of mirror in display cases

Mirrors can reflect light and energize the space they encompass. That reflective quality can guide customers to a display you have highlighted. By expanding the use of mirrors throughout your store, you are drawing customers to those areas.

In an article on FengShui-tips.org, it states,"If it's done correctly the power of mirrors symbolically double your wealth, health, and happiness", and "Anything your mirror reflects it will double that." If you are trying to add space to your store, mirrors can help with that.

By using mirrors in display cases, you are focusing on the products reflected from them. Diamonds can look larger or more brilliant, make-up can look more colorful, and sequined products can look more dazzling and shiny.

Mirrors can also make customers stop to look at themselves. Placement of items near those mirrors can draw them to a possible impulse buy. If the display has things the customer can try on like hats, jewelry, or shoes, the odds are greater for a customer sale because they don't have to go looking for a mirror to see what the item will look like on them. Everything is right at their fingertips.

One of the most beneficial uses for mirrors is as a shoplifting deterrent. Mirrors can give a shoplifter a feeling of being watched. Some may think they are two-way mirrors. It can also make the store look like there are more people browsing than actually there.

Consider mirrors when decorating your store. They can add an ambiance that you may not have considered originally.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Improve Appeal with Mirror Doors in Display Cases

If you're looking for a simple, cost-effective upgrade for your store, you don't have to spend a fortune. Improve the appeal of your products with mirror doors in your display cases. It's an easy fix, and it really changes the look of your store. Are mirror doors right for your business?

Make use of a small space

Use mirror doors or mirrored backing in a display case to get the most out of a small space. First, it will make it look like you have double the merchandise. This encourages customers to stay longer and look more closely at your products. In addition, mirrors make your store look larger. This illusion makes everything look more valuable. Customers will often pay higher prices for products that are in mirrored display cases.

Brighten it up

Adding mirrors really brightens up a room. Customers perceive well-lit stores to have higher quality items. In contrast, a room that appears dark or shadowed might seem to hide lower quality products. Rather than installing expensive light fixtures, add some mirror doors to reflect natural light throughout your space. Your area will look more inviting and interesting to shoppers.

Safety

Mirrors also help you monitor your store. See around corners and into tight spaces without moving around the store. A few well-placed mirrors help you see all areas of your space clearly from a single vantage point, eliminating the need to follow customers around closely or hire extra help to avoid theft.

Whatever your reason, mirror doors and display cases are a great way to enhance your store. They'll help you make the best use of a small space, brighten the area, and reduce theft. Use this cost-effective trick to improve your store today!