In Visual Merchandising, there are two types of presentation styles that speak to the wants and needs of customers: Lifestyle and Commodity-Driven Merchandising. In this blog post, we’ll dive into details about the benefits of each presentation style so you can understand why they matter in your annual sales and marketing plan, and how they can improve your customers’ overall shopping experience.
Read MoreWhen some people hear the words “visual merchandising,” they usually get confused or flustered. They may know it's an important retail term, but not sure exactly what it is, how to do it well, or where to even start. Let’s start here!
Read MoreThis is the fight between what is practical (and safe) in a domestic setting vs. how you would love to stage something for the sake of presentation. Keep in mind: in a store, the visuals should tie into boosting sales. In a domestic setting, since this does not apply, it’s more about romancing the setting for your own visual pleasure.
Read MoreSo if VM ID is in reference to a Visual Merchandising identity, what does that mean exactly? Similar to how a logo is the label of a brand image, the visual merchandising is also a part of its culture. Whether there are multiple locations that need a common thread or a single store needs to reinforce its brand image, visual merchandising impacts the customer’s perception of how established the brand is, how shoppable the store is, the value of the products, and its supports of its operational needs.
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