Smart Store Checklists, Audits, Merchandising and Loss Prevention.
Instagram has proven to be a boon for many businesses. According to the company, more than 200 million users visit at least one Business Profile daily and a third of the most viewed stories on the platform is from a business. Those numbers tell us that Instagrammers have an appetite for content posted by businesses, … Continue reading 6 Ways to Use Visual Merchandising to Drive Social Shares
To assist multi-unit retailers beginning a new audit or compliance program, Compliant IA regularly publishes how-to guides, best practice content, and advice from retail experts. Use this sample checklist as a guide to add to your own checklist, or jumpstart a new visual merchandising program for your locations. Store Exterior Is signage clearly visible to … Continue reading Merchandising Checklist for 2019
Meeting high standards for the health and safety of patients is the most important focus for Pharmacies. However, to continue delivering the care patients expect, pharmacies must also be successful retail stores. Merchandising cannot be overlooked. How can pharmacies drive brand loyalty and sales if the retail space is poorly merchandised, disorganized or unappealing? Below, … Continue reading Retail Merchandising Ideas for Pharmacies
Does retail lighting boost sales? Gerry Weber, a fashion retailer in Germany saw its sales increase by 12% in one pilot store, after installing a new lighting scheme. If you are still using fluorescent tubes, it is definitely time for an upgrade to LED. Fluorescent lighting casts a harsh light that cannot be controlled or dimmed … Continue reading 5 Lighting Techniques for Visual Merchandising to Increase Sales
Merchandising is — and will continue to be — one of the biggest drivers of sales and customer engagement in retail. How your store is merchandised influences everything from brand perception to customer experience, which is why it’s important to keep your merchandising initiatives fresh and relevant. Part of doing that requires paying close attention … Continue reading 5 Retail Merchandising Trends to Watch Out for in 2019
The holiday season means you have more merchandise to move than ever, but your store size has stayed the same. How can you display and sell more merchandise in the same footprint? We have some tips to help you get the most from your holiday merchandising, but even better, you can use these tips all … Continue reading How to Invest in Holiday Visual Merchandising That Can Be Used All Year
This year holiday spending is projected to jump 4.5% according to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers. 20 to 40 percent of yearly sales for small and mid-sized retailers take place within the last two months of the year the National Retail Federation found. Bottom line, November and December are the most important months for … Continue reading How to Get Customers Offline and Into Your Stores This Holiday Season
Customer needs must be a priority for store merchandising. While the right products and price points are important, it’s the customers that make the difference. Without a combination of new and returning customers, retail businesses fail. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately two-thirds of businesses with employees only survive about two years. To … Continue reading 10 Merchandising Mistakes Retailers Make That Lose Sales
Seasonal programs like Father’s day drive big profits for retailers and restaurants. Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion in 2018! “We are pleased to see consumer confidence continue to rise, leading to another near-record holiday spend on Father’s Day. Leading into the second half of the year, Americans are looking forward to treating their dads … Continue reading Father’s Day in Retail: Interesting Facts and Emerging Trends
Mother's day is the third largest retail holiday in the U.S, following Christmas and the back-to-school season. Seasonal programs like Mother's day drive big profits for retailers and restaurants. Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $23.1 billion in 2018! “This year’s Mother’s Day forecast is one of the strongest we’ve ever seen. With spring in full bloom, … Continue reading Mother’s Day in Retail: Interesting Facts and Emerging Trends
