What to Put Where?

A challenge for some retailers that carry a single category product is how they can effectively convey product segmentation. In this case, my client was looking to display basic core essential oils, oil blends, seasonal features, high price point specialty lines and peripheral products. A way to address this is by wall treatment. Basics are at the back of the … Read More

RED Stops Traffic

How about I let you in on a simple strategy I use to attract the customer’s EYE. Works everytime we do this. One of the things I do to get the eye to view an otherwise ‘dead’ area is to use the colour RED. We all know red is a colour that signals STOP when driving. As humans, we are … Read More

How I Easily Made $135

I firmly believe in showing customers the benefits they derive when purchasing an item. To test this, I went on ebay and purchased this Burberry bag for $100. Yes, I know this is a good Burberry because I just saw this exact unpopular style at the outlet. The very day it arrived, I posted the bag on ebay. The only … Read More

MIRROR POWER

Numerous data have shown that when customers stay longer, the higher the probability of a sale. Therefore, I admit, I am not above trying a trick or two to get shoppers to browse an area longer. Oh, I apologize, I meant applying retail strategies to invite shoppers to linger longer in an area. 🙂 That is why I sooo love … Read More

Images that Convey Messages in an Instant

The best way to sell or showcase a product is to convey the benefits customers derive out of its use. Usually, the image is one of people enjoying the use of the product or maybe, an image of how an item can change someone’s life. I like how this Nike store effectively conveyed their message at a glance. The large … Read More

Its cold, very very cold!

                What’s -35’C when you love what you do? Thus is the case for myself and my lead merchandiser Cassie Leung. We worked with Seasons Fashions in Whitehorse, Yukon for their redesign. We designed their store 12 years ago when they opened their street front boutique on Main Street, and it is now … Read More

Logos and Fonts

What do fonts and colours have to do with the message that retailers convey to their shoppers? Take a peek at the image shown. Who do you think is the target market? Gold lettering with a Middle Eastern flavour appeals to which segment of the market? What do you think are the price points? Now sure? Well so do many … Read More

How Well Does Your Logo or Name Convey Your Brand DNA?

How does one choose the best logo or stylized font for their shop name? Well, this depends on your target market, price points and product selection. For example, the top image show a small puppy with a pink background and a fun font type. What type of pet shop do you think this image conveys? Who do you think are … Read More

Signs DO Sell!

See the signs in this selling space? Some say they are oversigned. But how many shoppers do you think were attracted to come in? I stood right outside for 5 minutes and counted 51! Why? Well, I saw the signs saying 50% off high street. This caught my attention- thinking they likely have good pricing. As I walked further in, the … Read More

Can the Right Fixtures Make A Difference?

I received an email from a retailer asking how she can fully utilize her shop to showcase as much inventory as possible. At this time, her stock room is full to bursting. The top image show her shop and a free flow layout, as well as the various fixtures she uses to showcase her products. With a tight budget, I … Read More