Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged display on April 4, 2013|
For resale shops who are new, or who have moved to a new location, paying for signage can be a hefty chunk of available funds.
For other shops, an item on their want list could be pedestrian-level signage on their window glass.
And for those shops in locations with draconian laws about signage, maybe behind-the-glass signage could help
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged display, merchandising, selling on March 29, 2013| 4 Comments »
Resale, thrift and consignment shops, with their wonderful variety of ever-changing merchandise, have a unique opportunity to focus customers’ attention with a swing shop. The excerpts that accompany these photographs are from Shop Sizzle, a collection of 10 topics directed specifically to resale shops, to help them look as great (and oftentimes greater!) than those new-merchandise stores.
This photo shows the basics of swing shops: A swing shop is an area dedicated to selling featured items.
You can mix hanging items with a table to display accessories. The glass tabletop allows for light to shine through.
Simplest swing shop: An outfit on a mannequin, a see-through wall, and a 2-way with coordinated merchandise.
For maximum exposure, your swing shop should be in the front half of your store, easily entered from your door. Photo courtesy of Castaways in California.
Accessorizing, adding height, and sticking to one color way makes an effective swing shop.
There’s no limit, except time and your space, on the number of swing shops you can have. And, to be honest, there’s no limit on the amount of straightening and finding replacement stock for your swing shop, either. If your swing shop isn’t attracting browsers and buyers,
Ready to make more money with a swing shop in your store? Shop Sizzle tells you how to sell the Sizzle by making your merchandise more tempting. Simple, quick, and useful for shops of all types and budgets. 10 topics cover the 10 areas of your shop that should SIZZLE with excitement. Make your shop look terrific and sell more! Order it today!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged display, merchandising, resale shopkeeping on March 24, 2013|
Some of my favorite decorating tricks involve mirrors. And mirrors are even better in your consignment, thrift, resale shop…
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged display on March 22, 2013| 3 Comments »
This display was for Halloween, showing of Stella McCartney handbags in London.
Cute, isn’t it? Certainly calls attention to the luxury handbags. What a shame, (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged display, merchandising on March 6, 2013| 2 Comments »
Here’s the pin that started (more…)
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