Posted in Kudos: Ideas to inspire!, Shopkeeping talk, tagged display, Facebook, resale shopkeeping, web on September 13, 2018|
Can I take a moment to point out all the wonderful things that Bella Grande has done simply by taking this photo and posting it online?
First, this is a quick way to make a focal point within your shop. Two dress forms, some risers for the accessories, and a 2-way of themed merchandise tempts the browser to stop and look… and buy!
Then the shop (more…)
Posted in Mailbox: 1-on-1 Advice, Shopkeeping talk, tagged display, resale shopkeeping, small business on June 14, 2018| 1 Comment »
Any ideas for display windows with small panes? Sooo hard to create colorful window displays with the checkerboard across both of my front windows. I am also on the inside elbow of an L-shaped plaza. I have to work extra extra hard to be seen in the corner for 6 years. To make it worse, my new neighbor is a womens clothing shop that has SEVEN display windows using jumbo colorful Chinese lanterns for her pop of color, seasonal window displays.
I think it’s great that your new neighbor is calling attention in your direction! How about playing up (more…)
Posted in Kudos: Ideas to inspire!, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, display, resale shopkeeping, small business, starting a consignment shop, success, web on October 19, 2017|
That will help them come visit?
Where you are, of course. And what to look for when they get near… and what to look for is… what your shop looks like from the road/ sidewalk!
Bonus points if you show a bit of what’s inside, your phone number, and a nice welcoming OPEN sign, and open DOOR!
Like Seva’s photo here: (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Teeny Tips, tagged display, merchandising, resale shopkeeping, selling, starting a consignment shop on August 17, 2017|
Racks getting full? Can’t squeeze another thing on them?
Here’s my favorite solution.
That’s right: hang (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged customers, daily operations, display, merchandising, resale shopkeeping on July 31, 2017|
In between seasons, your shop can look a little, well, empty. And we can’t have THAT. After all, you don’t want customers asking
One solution is to remove racks from the sales floor, but that’s a pain and where will you store them and anyway (more…)
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