Children Left Overnight Will Be Sold

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Humor, Medieval Merchandising, Regulating Retail, Renaissance fair May 18, 2013

At the Faire! Children Left Overnight Sold Aux

Photo Courtesy of ThePhotobloggin’Fedora/“Kimihiro-kun”

It would seem that even the Renaissance Faire requires regulation and control of children onsite. And given the more primitive age enacted. punishment is a bit less civilized too. The sign is unclear as to whether children will be sold into apprenticeships or or actual slavery. I suggest you don’t take any chances and not forget your kids on your way home from the Faire. Photo citation was unsuccessfully backtracked from Megan Johnson through Louis Smith to Renaisance Faire to ThePhotobloggin’Fedora/“Kimihiro-kun”.

Compare directly to…
“Unattended Child Warning“

For Medieval Merchandising by Title…
“Children Left Overnight Will Be Sold“
“Shepherd’s Crook Merchandising”
“Medieval Museum Case Merchandising“
“Hanging Museum Case With Silver Skull“
“Medieval T-Shirt Merchandising“
“Wine Barrel as Water Fountain”
“Bushel, Peck and Half-Peck Sales“
“Celtic is the New Theme for Halloween“
“Smoke Ye Not in Uncial Majuscules“
“Caltrops as Declaration of War on the Unwanted“

For Medieval Merchandising resources…
“Medieval Merchandising Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Medieval Merchandising Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Medieval Merchandising Index Page” for all resources and links

For all Humor in Retail resources see…
“Humor Tag” for scrollable list of discussions on FixturesCloseUp
“Humor in Retail Pinterest Board” for visual summary without discussion
“Humor in Retail Index Page” for all resources combined

For Regulating Retail resources see…
“Regulating Retail Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Regulating Retail with Signs Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Regulating Retail Index Page” for all resources and links

Vuitton Brands Building in Stone

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Louis Vuitton, Store Entrance Branding May 18, 2013

Image Courtesy of Stellarsky and Louis Vuitton

The Louis Vuitton brand certainly “owns” this location with carved-in-stone building branding. Remeiscent of heraldry the ornate carving matches the architectural style, not to mention projects a tradition of sophistication for LV. Image Courtesy of Stellarsky

Contrast with other LV Store signatures…
“Louis Vuitton Store of the Year”
“Louis Vuitton Balloon Signage Revisited”
“Vuitton: Summer Snowflakes”
“Vuitton: Shirts Squared Away”
“Vuitton: Not For Stuffed Shirts”
“Louis Vuitton November 2012 Windows“

For Store Entry Branding by Title…
“Vuitton Brands Building in Stone” (This Post)
“Hermes Defines Place Not Space“
“Ice Axe Door Handles by REI“
“Art Nouveau Door Bar“
“Omega Branded First Not Last“
“Cryptic Gucci Floor Medallion“
“Nose Ring is Entry Attention Compeller”
“Spencer’s Street-Art Storefront“
“Henri Bendel Store-Entry Roundel“
“Hermes Logo as Tile Mosaic“
“Fendi Slate Crossing-the-Line”
“Tory Burch Front Door Beat Down“
“Long, Leggy Door Handles“
“Entrance Portal Perspectives”
“Giorgio Armani Makes an Entrance”
“Links of London Reaches Out”

For Store Entry Branding resources see…
“Store Entrance Branding Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Store Entrance Branding Pinterest Board” for visuals only.
“Store Entrance Branding Index Page” for all resources and links

For all Louis Vuitton resources see…
“Louis Vuitton Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Louis Vuitton Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Louis Vuitton Index Page” for all resources and links

Hermes Defines Place Not Space

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Hermes, Store Entrance Branding May 18, 2013

Image Courtesy of the Hermes Pinterest Board

I have documented Hermes and other logos in use in store entrance design and branding. For contrast I include this use with Hermes defining a building rather than a the retail space itself. I leave the comparisons up to you below.

Compare Directly to…
“Hermes Logo as Entry Tile Mosaic“

For other Hermes posts by Title…
“Hermes Stickman Archer“
“Hermes Art Deco Style“

For Store Entry Branding by Title…
“Hermes Defines Place Not Space” (This Post)
“Vuitton Brands Building in Stone“
“Ice Axe Door Handles by REI“
“Art Nouveau Door Bar“
“Omega Branded First Not Last“
“Cryptic Gucci Floor Medallion“
“Nose Ring is Entry Attention Compeller”
“Spencer’s Street-Art Storefront“
“Henri Bendel Store-Entry Roundel“
“Hermes Logo as Tile Mosaic“
“Fendi Slate Crossing-the-Line”
“Tory Burch Front Door Beat Down“
“Long, Leggy Door Handles“
“Entrance Portal Perspectives”
“Giorgio Armani Makes an Entrance”
“Links of London Reaches Out”

For Store Entry Branding resources see…
“Store Entrance Branding Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Store Entrance Branding Pinterest Board” for visuals only.
“Store Entrance Branding Index Page” for all resources and links

Mind the Gap

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Regulating Retail, Store Entrance Branding May 15, 2013

“Mind the Gap” would make an excellent positioning statement for a well-known retail chain, particularly in London where you could see this admonish on on every subway platform up and down the length and breath of the “Underground.” CLICK the thumbnail for the overall sign message. Though I enjoyed this sign, I prefer “Don’t Panic” of “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” fame. If you see this sign popping up at your local Gap retail outlet, know they stole the idea here from FixturesCloseUp.

For Store Entry Branding resources see…
“Store Entrance Branding Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Store Entrance Branding Pinterest Board” for visuals only.
“Store Entrance Branding Index Page” for all resources and links

For insider-the-store Logo Branded Fixture resources see…
“Logo Branded Fixtures Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Index Page” for all resources and links

For Logo’d and Branded Hook resources see…
“Hooks Logo’d and Branded Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Hooks Logo’d and Branded Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Hooks Logo’d and Branded Index Page” for all resources and links

For Regulating Retail resources see…
“Regulating Retail Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Regulating Retail with Signs Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Regulating Retail Index Page” for all resources and links

Features / Benefits Chalkboard

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Chalk and Hand-Lettered May 14, 2013

Images Courtesy of Smudgetikka.com and Boden

A creative and appropriate media to itemize the features and benefits of Boden kids clothing – chalkboard. As the hand-lettered callout notes about the apparel, I say about the board itself … “Practical needn’t be boring.” CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate implementation. See Smudgetikka.com for original discussion, then followup below.

For all hand-lettering by Title…
“Features / Benefits Chalkboard In-Store“
“Brush Lettered Navigation“
“Sushi in Neon Script“
“No Smoking. Have a Mint Instead!“
“Hugs and Kisses Henri Bendel“
“Retailing a Golden State of Mind“
“Spencer’s Street-Art Storefront“
“Love Henri Bendel Dress Form“
“Pardon-Our-Dust Hand-Painted Sign“
“Pumpkin as Holiday Sign Substrate“
“Hand-Lettered Wood Shingle“
“Fresh Farm Produce Chalkboard”
“Retail Hours Subject to Change“
“Invisible Chalkboard Promotion”
“Whale-of-a-Sale in Chalk“
“Always Hire an Artsy for Retail“
“Ralph Lauren Hand-Chalked Signs”
“One Sold Every 5 Seconds“
“Unattended Child Warning“
“Skeleton Staff Greetings”
“Hand-lettered, Custom-Fitted Levis.“
“Totally Visible Total Girl”
“How to Handle Product Migration“
“All Sales Very, Very Final“
“You Bought It, You Own It!“
“Chalk Boards Across Retail”
“No Free Taste Tests“
“Breathalyzer Test By Parachute Jump“

For all Chalk and Hand Lettered resources see…
“Chalk and Hand-Lettered Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Chalk Boards and Hand-Lettering Pinterest Board“ summary.
“Chalk and Hand-Lettered Index Page” for all resources and links

Canted Wire Tray for Pegboard

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty, Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Gravity-Feed, White Fixtures May 14, 2013

Wire is an economical material for custom shapes and for creating fixtures with little tool and die=making cost. You can easily size and angle a fixture until it is just right for your product display. In this case I don’t know the merchandise but see that the display is ready to receive it … or maybe helped sell it already. A Metal Plat Label Holder is canted at the same angle as the tray for immediate label visibility. See that a simple kickstand arrangement forms the bottom leg of the structure. CLICK the gallery below for other views.

Compare directly to…
“Canted Wire Tray for Pegboard” (This Post)
“Cantilever Cooking Tray Racks for Slatwall”
“Downswept Specialty Hook for Partyware Gravity Feed”
“Display Hooks Are Rails for Rolling Pins”
“Hook Based Gravity Feed Arm for Gift Wrap”

For unusual Gravity-Feed posts by Title…
“Gravity Feed for Mother’s Day“
“Gravity Feed for Clothes Line”
“Gravity Feed to Rear Not To Front“
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts“
“Roller-Assisted Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Sledges for Gift Cards”
“No Crush Gravity Feed for Pillows”
“Gravity Feed for Pencils”
“Allure of Gravity Feed for Pillows”
“Gravity Feed For Salsa 3 Pack“
“Guess the Slotting Fee for Gravity Feed”
”Top-load Lipstick Auto Feed“
“Burt’s Bees via Gravity Feed“
“Auto Feed Sanitizer Wipe Rack“
“Hide ‘N Seek Label Strip in Gravity Feed”
“Traditional Wood Bread Rack Features Gravity Feed“

For Gravity-Feed hooks by Title…
“Dual Over / Under Hook for Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Feed Backbar for Belts”
“Gravity Feed Toothbrush Hooks”
“ICC’s Backstop Gravity Feed Hooks”
“Two-Position Gravity Feed Backbar”
“Clear Acrylic Arms Gravity Feed Gift Wrap”
“Hook Based Gravity Feed Arm for Gift Wrap”
“Canted Wire Tray for Pegboard“
“Cantilever Cooking Tray Racks for Slatwall”
“Downswept Specialty Hook for Partyware Gravity Feed”
“Display Hooks Are Rails for Rolling Pins”

For Gravity-Feed Endless Basket see…
“Inclined Basket Plus Inclined Ramp Gravity Feed”
“Endless Basket Vends Bakeware”
“Bulking Up Gravity Feed Endless Basket”
“Gravity Feed Endless Basket Bypasses Gondola Upright”
“Goal Visibility Not Gravity Feed”

For Gravity-Feed in Fencing see…
“Mike and Ike Gravity Feed Fencing”
“Gravity Feed Fencing for Paper Plates”
“Rolling Pin Front Product Stops”

For a line of Gravity-Feed PowerWing see…
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Play Doh”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Trucks”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Monkeys”

For Gravity-Feed with low-friction mats see…
“Large and Small Dividers in Beverage Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Feed Mat vs No Gravity Feed Mat”

For Gravity-Feed for spools and rolls see…
“Designer Duck Tape Gravity-Feed“
“Gravity Feed for Ribbon Reels“
“Zebra Repair Tape Gravity Feeds”
“Gravity Feed for Masking Tape”
“Productstop Sloped Not Straight”

For Gravity-Feed resources see…
“Gravity-Feed Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Gravity-Feed in Retail Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Gravity-Feed Index Page” for all resources and links

QR Code for Out-of-Stocks

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Gift Card, Out-of-Stock, QR Codes May 13, 2013

I can’t say exactly what hung here to physicalize the offer, but now that they’re all gone a QR Code gives you quick (not quite instant) access to the offer online. Or if you are not so well outfitted in mobile, the URL is provided for access from home. Hook is a Two-piece Straight-Entry Scan Hook design. LICK the thumbnail for the overall display.

For QR Codes in Retail by Title see…
“QR Code for Out-of-Stocks” (This Post)
“Mall Wants to Talk QR And Much More“
“QR Code Errors as Footnote Only“
“Hobo QR Code for Digital Nomads“
“QR Code Sexier Than Skin“
“QR Code Out of Reach?“
“QR for Complex Product Communication“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“Target’s Holiday Toy QR Code Campaign“
“QR Codes for the Well-Dressed”
“Street-Smart Scan Code“
“QR Code Fills Storefront“
“Fashion Forward Facial QR“
“Drink Coaster QR Code Strategy“
“Watermelons Now Sport QR Codes“
“Faux QR Code More Fiction than Fact“
“QR Code TimeBomb: 14 Days and Counting Down“
“QR Window Decal is Transparent”
“QR Code Moves to Television”
“Poor Man’s QR Code”
“QR: Retailer‘s Secret Weapon Redirect”
“Idiotic QR Code Campaigns”
“QR and Mobile Trends Whitepaper“

On closely related topics try…
“Is WiFi a Benefit to Retail”
“Do You Prefer WiFi or a Restroom“
“Sally Hansen Social Media at Shelf Edge“

For all QR Code resources see…
“QR Codes Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“QR Codes in Retail Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“QR Codes Index Page” for all resources and links

For Out-of-Stock posts by Title see…
“Whoops Back Tag for Gift Cards“
“QR Code for Out-of-Stocks“
“Out-of-Stock Back Tag“
“Pusher Paddle Message Rant“
“Retail ‘Pet Peeve’ in Spanish”
“Raincheck Better Than Nothing“

For all Out-of-Stock resources see…
“Out-of-Stock Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Out-of-Stock Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Out-of-Stock Index Page” for all resources and links.

For all Gift Card research aids see…
“Gift Card Fixtures Tag” for a scrollable selection of posts
“Gift Card Merchandising and Fixtures Pinterest Board“ summary
“Gift Card Fixtures and Merchandising Index Page” for all resources.

Adhesive Label Holders for Glass

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Drug, Glass Shelf Label Holders May 13, 2013

Bottom-Mount Label Holders for Glass Shelf stay tucked out of the line of vision and (baring close inspection) look almost as elegant as the Glass itself. They might be a great solution in low sales volume (read low abuse) settings like this Salon and Nail Boutique. But I found the adhesive mount easy to dislodge and remove. In heavy trafficked departments, the bottom-mount position and slick Glass surface might foster an avalanche of Holders in record time. Still you must give the clear acrylic points for good looks. CLICK the gallery for closeup inspection.

For glass-shelf related posts see…
“Adhesive Label Holders for Glass“
“Glass Shelf-Edge Sign Holder“
“Glass Shelf Overlay Offers Pricing Sign”
“Glass Shelf C-clamp Strip”
“2012 Tiny Label Holder Award”
“Backless Label Strip for Glass Shelf“
“Clear Label Strip for Crystal”
“Stemware Real Estate Defined“
“Label Holders in Opulent Acrylic“
“Spring-Loaded Sign Holder“

For a Glass Shelf Label Holders resources see…
“Glass Shelf Label Holders Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Glass Shelf Label Holders Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Glass Shelf Label Holders Index Page” for all resources and links.

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Pantone Emerald Color of the Year

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders, Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with Logo Branded Fixtures, Pantone, POP, Sephora May 12, 2013

Signature colors plus a branded color-chit shape. Every “creative” intuits a Pantone color and branded item from a mile away. This year’s Emerald color in cosmetics is exclusively at Sephora. My interest other than the model’s luscious eyes, was the use of the Pantone Chit and consistent Emerald color as logo, theme and intense branding. All the more fascinating is that even though it changes by season and year, Pantone succeeds in staking a claim to the chit, color and display.

Compare directly to last year’s Tangerine…
“Pantone Color Cosmetics for 2012 at Sephora“

For all Pantone posts and related see…
“Pantone Emerald 2013 Color of the Year ” (This Post)
“Pantone Color Cosmetics for 2012 at Sephora“
“Pantone Dress Forms“
“Pantone T-Shirts at Popup Store”
“Pantone vs Munsell Color Systems”
“Vibrant Watch Display as Triptych”

For other color systems and recommendations see…
“Sherwin-Williams Color Trends for 2012”
“Inspiring A•R•E Colors For Retail“
“Top Spring Fashion Colors”

For a Pantone Pinterest Board overview see…
“Pantone Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Color: Pantone Inspired Retail Merchandising“
“Pantone Index Page” for all resources and links.

For Sephora Fixtures and posts by Title see…
“Pantone Emerald 2013 Color of the Year ” (This Post)
“Tester Strip Vase and Catch Tray”
“Puzzle P-O-P by Tokidoki”
“Bell Jar Squared for Shelf Edge”
“Sephora Visual Echo“
“Sephora Moveable Makeup Station“
“Unrivaled Cosmetics Support“

For all Sephora Merchandising and Fixtures resources…
“Sephora Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Sephora Fixtures and Merchandising Pinterest Board“
“Sephora Index Page” for all resources and links.

For Logo Branded Fixture resources see…
“Logo Branded Fixtures Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Index Page” for all resources and links

Coming Spring 2013 to JCP

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Logo Branded Fixtures, Under-Construction May 12, 2013

No “pardon Our Dust” or trite “Under Construction” this. Just the promise that improvements will be coming soon. This JCP construction sign is as modern looking as the new store designs, like it or not. And given this year’s changes in JCP leadership, I wonder what surprise we may be in for upon completion. CLICK the thumbnail for a closeup.

Compare to…
“Something New Coming Soon“
“This-Just-In Faceout Tag“

For other recent JCP store posts see…
“Girls Shoes Square-Branded by JCP“
“Endcap Square is JCP Branding“
“Coming Spring 2013 to JCP” (This Post)

To compare all alternate approaches by Title see…
“Coming Spring 2013 to JCP“
“Thanks in Fire Engine Red“
“Construction Creative Play Book“
“The Excitement is Building“
“Pardon-Our-Dust Hand-Painted Sign“
“Construction Navigation Signs”
“Retail Construction Signs Compared“

To research this topic in-depth choose from…
“Under-Construction Tag” for a scrollable list on FixturesCloseUp.
“Amenities: Construction Signage Pinterest Board“ summary.
“Under-Construction Index Page” of all resources and links.

For Logo Branded Fixture resources see…
“Logo Branded Fixtures Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Index Page” for all resources and links

Thanks in Fire Engine Red

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with General, Under-Construction May 12, 2013

More a matter of FixtureCloseUp housekeeping than anything. I attempt to document a range of happenings in retail, so this post adds brilliantly to the construction signage thread. Maybe boring to you today, but someday you may need to sign the store in this regard. Then being able to see what others have done might be an aid. Until then, thank you for wading patiently through my less exciting housekeeping posts.

To compare all alternate approaches by Title see…
“Thanks in Fire Engine Red“
“Coming Spring 2013 to JCP“
“Construction Creative Play Book“
“The Excitement is Building“
“Pardon-Our-Dust Hand-Painted Sign“
“Construction Navigation Signs”
“Retail Construction Signs Compared“

To research this topic in-depth choose from…
“Under-Construction Tag” for a scrollable list on FixturesCloseUp.
“Amenities: Construction Signage Pinterest Board“ summary.
“Under-Construction Index Page” of all resources and links.

9 Creative Glass Label Solutions

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Crystal, Drug, Glass Shelf Label Holders May 7, 2013

The variety of creative solutions for Glass Shelf merchandising have slowly been growing over time. They finally reached a magnitude worthy of a TAG and INDEX PAGE and PINTEREST BOARD of their own. Explore the offerings below and stop back again when you need to research Glass Shelf Labeling … or the host of other topics discussed on FixturesCloseUp.

For Glass Shelf Label Holders by Title see…
“Glass Shelf Overlay Offers Pricing Sign”
“Glass Shelf C-clamp Strip”
“2012 Tiny Label Holder Award”
“Backless Label Strip for Glass Shelf“
“Clear Label Strip for Crystal”
“Stemware Real Estate Defined“
“Label Holders in Opulent Acrylic“
“Glass Shelf-Edge Sign Holder“
“Spring-Loaded Sign Holder“
“Clear Promo Tags Stick On Glass Shelf“

For a Glass Shelf Label Holders resources see…
“Glass Shelf Label Holders Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Glass Shelf Label Holders Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Glass Shelf Label Holders Index Page” for all resources and links.

Doorbuster Sale Clip-On Tags

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Micro Labeling May 6, 2013

This retailer employer Clip-on Sale Tags to flag discounted footwear amidst the larger general selection. And while some are merely on sale, others are bulled as “Doorbuster” discounts. Because they truly were located near the store entry, the claim might be true. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view.

Compare directly to the fixture strategy at…
“This-Just-In Faceout Tag“

For other whispered merchandising messages see…
“Doorbuster Sale Tag Clips On“
“Bobby Pinning Sale Tags“
“Stand-alone Sign Arc“
“The Softer Side of Signs“
“Whispering the Word Sale”
“Ted Baker Autographed Store Fixtures”
“Loro Piana Ties a Scarf Knot”
“Fendi Finial as Branding“
“Prada Valise Self-Display“
“Subdued Shelf-Edge Micro Flags”
“2012 Tiny Label Holder Award”
“Wolford Whispers Sale Privately“

For all Micro Labeling resources see…
“Micro Labeling Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Micro Labeling Pinterest Board“ visual summary.
“Micro Labeling Index Page” for all resources and links

Color-Coded Hook Array

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Scanning, Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Color Coded Retail May 6, 2013

Because of the massive wall of offerings, the color coding of hook labels is barely noticeable from a distance. But to regular shoppers or those browsing close up one can see that Red labels are marked-down items, while yellow are the everyday price. Who knew it could make a difference in merchandising simple buttons on All Wire Metal Plate Scanning Hooks with cross-over Flip-Front Label Holders for Plain-Paper, Drop-In Labels. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view.

For a discussion of broader issues of this display see…
“Well-Behaved Hook Array“

For general Color Coded Retail by Title…
“Hook Array Color-Coded” (This Post)
“Help Sizing a Simple Fastener“
“Ball Chain Tethers Cosmetics”
“Color-Coded Prices at Shelf Edge”
“Color-Coded Pricing Signholder“
“Color-coded Savings.”
“Color-Coded Product and Point-of-Purchase“
“Color-Coded Back Tags“
“Odd Label Holder Violates Silhouette“
“Glass Shelf Overlay Offers Color-Coded Sign”
“Niche Marketing Pet Umbrellas“
“In-Store Produce Calendar and Handling Chart”
“Shopping By Single-Color Numbers“

For Color Coded eyewear by Title…
“Color-Coded Eye Chart for Retail“
“Near-sighted not Color Blind”
“Color-Coding Diopter Strength”
“Color Code on Butterfly Hook“
“Foster Grants Color-Coded“
“Color-Coding Without Color Legend“
“Plastic Uniweb Butterfly Hook Display”

Moving afield from color as a code see…
“Bath Ensembles Decoded“

For all Color Codes in Retail resources see…
“Color Coded Retail Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Color-Coded Retail Pinterest“ for a visual summary.
“Color Coded Retail Index Page” for all resources and links

For hooks on wood and wood-like surfaces see…
Wood and Display Hooks in Retail

Don’t Hit the Hydrant, Ass Hole!

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Regulating Retail May 4, 2013

The latter half of the above admonition is almost said outright by this modern street art hazard marker outside a rehabbed factory as retail incubator. I’m not sure if the hydrant sunk or the parking lot was raised, but the hazard fell quit a bit below the normal over-the-hood sight line. Hence the need for a taller warning. This one and its subject matter surely catches the eye. It was unsigned but I attribute to one of the incubators residents, Sean McDougal of Disfunctional Design.

For other street art see…
“Street-Smart Scan Code“
“Not-So-Handicapped Parking“
“Smiley Board Promotes Small Retail”

For Parking Regulations by Title see…
“Don’t Hit the Hydrant, Ass Hole!“
“Not-So-Handicapped Parking“
“Stupid Parking Prohibited“
“Parking Signs Employ Agency Creative”
“Horse and Buggy Parking Only“

For an actual declaration of war on the unwanted see…
“Anti-Amenity: Don’t Sit Here.”

For Regulating Retail Signs by Title see…
“Mixed Signal Welcome in Retail“
“Adult Content in Retail“
“No Smoking. Have a Mint Instead!“
“Return Policy Empowers Sales”
“You Bought It, You Own It!“
“Upscale Handle-With-Care Warning”
“All Sales Very, Very Final”
“Smoke Ye Not in Uncial Majuscules”
“No Bike Riding in Store”
“No Soliciting Unless Thin Mints”
“Unattended Child Warning“
“Don’t Bag the Baby”
“Warning: Not A Baby Wipe”
“No Grazing … You Big Heifer”
“No Free Taste Tests“
“Retail Rules of Engagement”
“Get Off The Cell Phone, Bai-tch”
“Warning Door Eats Children“
“Mall Cops a Phone Call Away”
“Shoplifters Put On Stern Notice!“
“Handicapped Store Front Decal“

For all Regulating Retail resources see…
“Regulating Retail Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Regulating Retail with Signs Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Regulating Retail Index Page” for all resources and links

Brush Lettered Navigation

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with Chalk and Hand-Lettered, Navigation May 4, 2013

Courtesy of the Retail Navigation Pinterest Board of LeMax

Easy to read brush lettered navigation aids patron wayfinding, while adding a unique sense of place. I wish I could find more good examples of this in the admittedly more complicated relm of department, superstore, and mass merchandiser store navigation. CLICK the thumbnail for the obligatory alternate view.

Compare directly to…
“Building Wayfinding in Arabic“

Related Navigation and Wayfaring posts by title…
“Brush Lettered Navigation“
“Wayfinding on an Escalator“
“Building Wayfinding in Arabic“
“All-in-One Store Navigation Oasis“
“Bi-Lingual Store Guide“
“Truly Friendly Store Navigation”
“In Store GPS Alternative“
“Construction Navigation Signs”
“Wayfinding: Retail and Otherwise“
“Wayfaring or Retailing?“
“How to Handle Product Migration“
“Floor Graphic Footsteps for Food“
“Queue Control vs Flu Control“
“Run-this-way Escape Plan?“
“Watering Hole Signage“
“Bullseye Bodega Reveals Itself“
“This-Just-In Faceout Tag“
“Label Strip Substitutes for Sign“

For all Navigation and Wayfaring resources…
“Navigation Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Amenities: In-Store Navigation Pinterest Board“ for a summary
“Navigation Amenities Index Page” for all resources and links

For all Chalk and Hand Lettered resources see…
“Chalk and Hand-Lettered Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Chalk Boards and Hand-Lettering Pinterest Board“ for a summary.
“Chalk and Hand-Lettered Index Page” for all resources and links

Construction Creative Play Book

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with General, Under-Construction May 4, 2013

Maybe today you are not interested. But someday you will have to sign for your own retail remodeling project. Then you’ll thank your luck stars that FixturesCloseUp took time to document construction signage across the industry so you can use as a play book, browse, and determine a creative strategy for yourself. Here is the latest construction sign post.CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view.

Compare alternate approaches by Title…
“Construction Creative Play Book“
“The Excitement is Building“
“Pardon-Our-Dust Hand-Painted Sign“
“Construction Navigation Signs”
“Retail Construction Signs Compared“

To research this topic in-depth choose from…
“Under-Construction Tag” for a scrollable list on FixturesCloseUp.
“Amenities: Construction Signage Pinterest Board“ summary.
“Under-Construction Index Page” of all resources and links.

For all Navigation and Wayfaring resources…
“Navigation Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Amenities: In-Store Navigation Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Navigation Amenities Index Page” for all resources and links

Repairing Gaps in C-Channel

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Cooler Merchandising, Label and Sign Holders and tagged with C-Channel / Tag Channel, Grocery May 1, 2013

Even coming from a family of Grocers, I confess my ignorance of the full use of this C-Channel bridging element. Yes, I have seen it before. Yes, I agree it bridges, aligns and buttresses adjacent cooler shelves. But I have never seen what manner of tag or price chit, if any, can take advantage of the grooves. Leave a comment and educate us all as to full use of this widget. CLICK the thumbnail for alternate views of the bridging function.

Compare directly to the curved patch at…
“Round-Cornered Gondola Shelf Cap“

For C-Channel / Tag Channel by Title see…
“Repairing Gaps in C-Channel“
“Primitive C-Channel Simplifies Strip Merchandiser“
“Magnetic C-Channel on Wood Shelf“
“Sloped Slatwall Sign Mount“
“Dual C-Channel as Extrusion“
“Dual C-Channel in Metal“
“Chocolate Label Holders for Easter“
“Wood Shelf Hosts C-Channel Label Holder In Black“
“Size Guidance on Shelf Overlay”
“Inseam Size as Visual Footnote“
“Reverse Hooking A Spiral Rack”
“Shelf Overlay Includes C-Channel“
“Back Labeling a Multi-Hook with C-Channel”
“Empty Box Sells Full Box”
“Super-Duty C-Channel Mount“
“Strip Merchandiser Offers C-Channel”
“Slatwall Tray for Photo Albums.”
“Shelf-Edge Signs of Gold“
“Adjustable Shelf-Edge Tray for C-Channel“
“3-Way Sign Clip Creativity“
“Shelf-Edge Micro Flag”
“6-Foot Coffin-Case Bridge“
“Shelf Edge Redundancy in Retail“
“Single-Lug Sign for Pegboard“

For curved C-Channel by Title See…
“Rollerblade Skate Hook”
“C-Channel Forms Shelf-Edge Tray“
“Round Cornered Island C-Channel“
“Gravity Feed For Salsa 3 Pack“
“Curved Channel Hosts Scan Hooks”
“Curve Creates Store-in-Store Destination“
“Curved C-Channel and Label Strip“
“Round-Cornered C-Channel“
“Round-Cornered Gondola Shelf Cap“
“Round-Cornered Aluminum C-Channel“

For classic wood C-channel browse…
“Wood C-Channel with Plastic Talker”
“Classic Bakery Shelf-Edge Label Holders“
“Traditional Bread Rack”
“Supermarket or Local Bakery”
“Despoiling Wood Fixtures“

For C-Channel / Tag Channel resources see…
“C-Channel / Tag Channel Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“C-Channel / Tag Channel Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“C-Channel / Tag Channel Index Page” for all resources and links.

Wood C-Channel + Plastic Talker

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders, Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with C-Channel / Tag Channel, Grocery May 1, 2013

I am always impressed with Wood store fixtures, hence they have an ongoing minor thread here on FixturesCloseUp. But this combination of Wood C-channel and Plastic Shelf Talker cohabitant nicely regardless of the mixed media. And it proves that C-channel is C-channel is C-channel, and shelf-edge fixtures fit all regardless of materials. Normally, however, I prefer my shelf edge signage to ride below the shelf horizon. But there are exceptions to the rule.

For other Talker examples see…
“Baseball Glove Tray Includes Talker”
“Talker for Angle Flat-Face Shelf“
“T-Shirt Overlay is Shelf Talker”

For more classic wood C-channel browse…
“Wood C-Channel with Plastic Talker” (This Post)
“Classic Bakery Shelf-Edge Label Holders“
“Traditional Bread Rack”
“Supermarket or Local Bakery”
“Despoiling Wood Fixtures“

For C-Channel / Tag Channel by Title see…
“Repairing Gaps in C-Channel“
“Primitive C-Channel Simplifies Strip Merchandiser“
“Magnetic C-Channel on Wood Shelf“
“Sloped Slatwall Sign Mount“
“Dual C-Channel as Extrusion“
“Dual C-Channel in Metal“
“Chocolate Label Holders for Easter“
“Wood Shelf Hosts C-Channel Label Holder In Black“
“Size Guidance on Shelf Overlay”
“Inseam Size as Visual Footnote“
“Reverse Hooking A Spiral Rack”
“Shelf Overlay Includes C-Channel“
“Back Labeling a Multi-Hook with C-Channel”
“Empty Box Sells Full Box”
“Super-Duty C-Channel Mount“
“Strip Merchandiser Offers C-Channel”
“Slatwall Tray for Photo Albums.”
“Shelf-Edge Signs of Gold“
“Adjustable Shelf-Edge Tray for C-Channel“
“3-Way Sign Clip Creativity“
“Shelf-Edge Micro Flag”
“6-Foot Coffin-Case Bridge“
“Shelf Edge Redundancy in Retail“
“Single-Lug Sign for Pegboard“

For curved C-Channel by Title See…
“Rollerblade Skate Hook”
“C-Channel Forms Shelf-Edge Tray“
“Round Cornered Island C-Channel“
“Gravity Feed For Salsa 3 Pack“
“Curved Channel Hosts Scan Hooks”
“Curve Creates Store-in-Store Destination“
“Curved C-Channel and Label Strip“
“Round-Cornered C-Channel“
“Round-Cornered Gondola Shelf Cap“
“Round-Cornered Aluminum C-Channel“