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What is Visual Merchandising?

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The ultimate role of the visual merchandiser, then, is to design spaces that combine the unique selling points of the individual products and the overall brand aesthetic in a way that communicates the value of each item and the brand as a whole. Even the kind of music you play in your stores says something about the merchandise and the brand.

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The Five Senses of Retail

Retail Adventures

Add props, different textures, and signing to catch the customers’ eye. o Lighting is critical to the customer experience. If you have customers aged 50+ there’s a strong chance they can’t see all the details of your fabulous product. That’s no way to shop, displays should encourage customers to touch the merchandise.

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Elements of a Great Retail Display

Retail Adventures

Vertical Merchandising causes the shopper to see more of the display because they look up and down at the display as well as forward. Cross-merchandising – placing items together that complement one another – is another strong technique to embrace. Use it to feature merchandise you want every shopper to see.