DO: Light displays properly. Spot on the brand, flood on the body forms. DON’T: Ignore the main display. Direct eye to the bust form by adjusting light to focus on it.
Do and Don’t: Aisle Width
DO: Leave customers at least 3′ of aisle space. DON’T: Can your customers even breathe in here?!
Do and Don’t: Housekeeping- Inventory Replenishment
DO: This is a wonderful display. One that is not only fully merchandised but invites customers to buy in multiples- a top, a jacket and pants. DON’T: Don’t leave a selling opportunity unutilized at any moment. What a waste of prime real estate!
Do and Don’t: Feature Area Displays
DO: Present a clear story, one theme at a time. This has greater impact than displaying multiple stories.DON’T: Too much of everything, customers see nothing!
Do and Don’t: Merchandise Adjacencies
DO: Pasta and sauce makes for an excellent multiple selling display. DON’T: Candies, nuts, feminine hygiene products, anyone?!
Retail Do and Don’t: Customer Service
DO: Interact with customers. DON’T: Chit chat with co-workers while a potential buyer is in the store.
Do and Don’t: Window Displays
DO: Create a window display showing an abundance of related merchandise.DON’T: A near empty window that is not only dark but also uninviting fails to attract attention.
Retail Do and Don’t: Store Name
DO: Choose a store name that reflects your identity–be it locale, product selection, price point, etc. DON’T: This boutique neither sells umbrellas nor rain gear.
Retail Do and Don’t: Lighting
DO: A combination of general and track lighting allows for a brighter store with accents on wall and floor unit displays. DON’T: Inadequate lighting fails to properly illuminate merchandise displays. This makes for an uninviting shopping environment.
Retail Do and Don’t: Layout / Entryway
DO: A clearly defined entryway invites customers to walk further into the store. DON’T: Gondola units that block an entryway hinders not only sight lines but also the main traffic flow into the shop.