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Non-magnetic Pin Holder

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Those who read Fixtures Close Up often know that once I start a thread I pursue it doggedly. This impromptu Pin Holder is provided as direct comparison to the magnetic fixture reviewed in “Fitting Room Pin Holder.” What is to be learned? If you don’t provide us with the retail Amenities we need we will resort to creating what we need in store. This in all probability is a rubberized door stop pressed into pin service and thereby actually removes a danger: a lose stick pin.

Compare directly to…
“Fitting Room Magnetic Pin Holder”

For Fitting Room Outfitting by post Title see…
“Wolford Fitting Room Amenities“
“Shopper Decision-making Aids“
“Fitting Room Floor Show”
“Call Button for the Fitting Room”
“Non-magnetic Pin Holder“
“Fitting Room Magnetic Pin Holder”

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

Fitting Room Outfitting Amenities Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

 

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

13 Asymmetric Fixture Examples

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Asymmetric Display Packaging Main

Unusual packaging differentiates and draws attention in-store. Plus some products are just not naturally symmetrical or balanced, or cry out for special handling. So what is a fixturer or product merchandiser to do? Here is how others have addressed the challenge. Stop back at FixturesCloseUp to follow the growth of this thread.

For Asymmetric posts by Title see…
“Fixturing Unbalanced Packages“
“Scissor Display Offers Trial“
“Asymmetrical Package Design”
“Package Hooks Vertical and Askew“
“Angle the Package to Level the Name”
“Same Item, Two Selling Propositions”
“Sports Memorabilia on the Skew“
“Eccentric Ice Skate Hook“
“Lash Curler as Objet D’Art“

For an Assymmetic Hammer fixture subset…
“Store Fixtures for a Secret Sect”
“Hook Displays Hammer Diagonally“
“Diagonal Back Tags as POP” and
“Hammer Holder in Hardware“

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

Ice Axe Door Handles by REI

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REI Flagship Store Ice Axe Door Handles

Courtesy of Dazzling Places and REI

Summer or Winter, Ice Axe door handles would make a great impression on your arrival at this store by REI (Recreational Equipment Inc). Originally  a consumer’s cooperative, I have found REI a great resource for my own equipment across several outdoor avocations. I think they should sell door handles like this too, along with their other hardware. See more of this store coverage at “Seattle Attractions: REI Flagship Store.” Then stop back for more store entry coverage below.

For more retail promotion of Ice Axe sales see…
“Buy An Ice Axe, Ice Climb Free“

Compare to retail door hardware at…
“Ice Axe Door Handles by REI“
“Art Nouveau Door Bar“
“Omega Branded First Not Last“
“Henri Bendel Store-Entry Roundel“
“Tory Burch Front Door Beat Down“
“Long, Leggy Door Handles“
“Giorgio Armani Makes an Entrance”
“Links of London Reaches Out”

For Store Entry Branding by Title…
“Cryptic Gucci Floor Medallion“
“Nose Ring is Entry Attention Compeller”
“Spencer’s Street-Art Storefront“
“Hermes Logo as Tile Mosaic“
“Fendi Slate Crossing-the-Line”
“Entrance Portal Perspectives”

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

Store Entry Branding on Pinterest

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

Logo Branded Fixtures In Retail on Pinterest Board

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

Logo Branded Hooks in Retail Pinterest Board for Fixtures Close Up

Fixtures Close Up Pinterest Rank

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Fixture Reach Score 41.3

Calculating the Effectiveness of Pinterest in Specialized B2B Social Media.

Surely anyone in retail fixtures or with a brand eyes Pinterest as a possible Social Media tool. Is it worth the effort? You be the judge based upon my findings. FixturesCloseUp uses Pinterest first as a way to provide a visual summary of fixture findings, and secondly to “narrowcast” or “niche market” to the community of users who prefer that channel of use and communication. According to PinPuff Pinterest Ratings, FixturesCloseUp scores a B2B sweet-spot Reach Score of 41.3, an upper range Activity Score of 64, and a predictably low 1.9 Virility Score. Given FixturesCloseUp goals, I am happy with the results. As many as 50 visitors a day to the FixturesCloseUp Blog link out to visual summaries on Pinterest, and a slightly lesser number link back or originate on Pinterest. As a “narrow casting” tool, FixturesCloseUp has 562 followers monitoring new picture posts. As for a low Virility score, it is expected, and even I know that little in pegboard and retail fixtures stirs interest beyond the bounds of the industry. Pegboard Hooks and Label Holders are just not something to write home about or share with your friends on Saturday Night.

Can I recommend Pinterests as a Social Media Channel for other fixturers and component manufacturers? Not unless you already have the images to post from your main Social Media and corporate blog efforts. Also I do not recommend posting your catalog images. Post new fixture uses, unusual redesigns, fixture advice, and odd applications. As a visual summary and search supplement, Pinterest offers an alternative not easily available on the WordPress Blog platform. But Pinterest does not in and of itself drive huge volumes of Retail Fixture traffic.

For Fixture Virality, my best Pinterest Channels are…

Famous Names and Designer Pinterest Boards

FixtureCloseUp® Retail Amenity Pinterest Boards

Jewelry Tote for Jewelry-To-Go

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Jewelry Carry All Tote Main

If you want to promote maximum fashion jewelry sales, why not offer a tote to easily carry the many selections? This integrally-handled carry was offered at shelfside on cosmetic jewelry display islands for the convenience of shoppers. My wife, loved it. My only criticism was that the tote dispenser did not communicate what it was and what it offered. Click through the gallery and see if you agree. My wife did not it use until I showed her what they were and put it in her hand. Other than that, Bravo Old Navy.

For Bag Dispenser posts by Title…
“Jewelry Tote for Jewelry-To-Go“
“Vertical Bag Holder Doubles Sale“
“Take Two of Everything“
“Horizontal Bag Holder Doubles Sale“
“Don’t Bag the Baby Cart Warning“
“Dispenser Offers Wire Ties With a Flourish”
“Bag Dispenser Also Cross Sells”
“Double-Barreled Bag Dispenser”
“V for Shopping Bags by Victoria“
“C-Clamped Shelf Edge J-Hook“

Amenity Bag Dispensers Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

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

B2B Tags Stall Growth – For Now

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Complex Tag System Stymies SEO

Complex Tags Better Serve Users, But Constrain Response

Part of the rationale for FixturesCloseUp is a living laboratory in Social Media. So over time I get to play with options without running the risk of “crash and burn” on the main corporate website. Good thing.

In December I undertook to increase the complexity of the CATEGORY and TAG system on FixturesCloseUp. Conventional wisdom supported CATEGORY and TAG systems for better Search Engine Optimization, but also suggested simple systems rather than complex. I already had a simple system of about 10 each (22 total). But to research fixtures adequately a far more complicated system was needed. I grew the complexity 10 fold to more than 200. This allowed me a fine grain of resolution, and you the user more detailed research capability. Retail Fixture TAGs went far beyond simple “Umbrella” to “Umbrella Courtesy Fixtures” vs “Umbrella Merchandising Fixtures” and more.

As a result of complex TAGS (and Pinterest integration outbound linking) growth has leveled off. My explanation is that 200+ highly specific FIXTURE TAGs are less popular under Search than a simple system of broad general-use TAGs. And visitors who arrive are more tightly focused on a specific need and landing point, rather than pleasantly surprised by the site and prone to linger. Though I have posts that could qualify for a “Lady Gaga” TAG (Lady Gaga Sunglass Spokesmodel) I prefer to TAG the fixture rationale for the discussion (“Push Pin / Push Button Tag”) and lose the popularity boost of a “Gaga“TAG. Likewise I could TAG well-known Gwen Stefani but wouldn’t your needs be better served by the FIXTURE TAG, with Gwen herself left to KEYWORD SEARCH: Gwen Stefani?

In the long run I think complex TAGs benefit my readers. I would rather have a smaller, correctly focused readership, than better reader numbers resulting from Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani fans and other spillover. But then I always was a contrarian. I prefer to “stay the course” for now, and see if growth patterns return. And by sharing these insights with the industry I get the benefit of alternate advice and commentary. So what are YOUR thoughts?

For a similar “Contrarian” approach to measuring success see…
“ThomasNet Industrial Marketer: Metrics That Matter“

For limited insight into the December 2012 vs January 2013 erraticism, which was early in the programming of complex TAGS see…
“December Declines in Fixtures Traced Across 3 Years“

For the Fixtures Close Up Statistics Index Page see…
“Retail Fixtures Statistics Index Page”

B2B Fixture Metrics That Matter

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Screen Capture Coutesy of ThomasNet Industrial Marketer

Those who follow FixturesCloseUp know that it is not only a tool for retail and point-of-purchase fixture and design research, it is an ongoing experiment in Social Media as applied to understanding B2B and Inbound Marketing. As a Marketing Communications professional (read “Adman“) I learn a lot by playing in the Social Media sandbox. It is like having a focus group at my fingertips.

I found this insight from the ThomasNet Industrial Marketer particularly apropos and worth quoting as a more highly respected source than myself. The “Metrics that Matter” in B2B SEO is not necessarily an increase in unique visitors. I am willing to sacrifice gross traffic volume for truly interested visitors. I can get thousands of readers on “Hooks” or even “Pegboard Hooks.” But if I can get readers to consider a posts about “Attached-Back Hooks for Pegboard” and then branch to other specialized posts like Attached-Back Hooks for Slotwall, or Cross-Slotted Display Surfaces, or Straight-Entry Hooks generally, those are the reader metrics I’d prefer. Of course occasionally I have to spice up the topics with design offerings like “Feng Shui for Retailer.” Please pardon that Admen like challenging headlines and “bait and switch.”

Link out to see what ThomasNet says directly on “Metrics that Matter” in the Industrial Marketer. Then branch to the list of posts below for personal insights and reporting about FixturesCloseUp trends.

For the Fixtures Close Up Statistics Index Page see…
“Retail Fixtures Statistics Index Page”

$5 Retail Book Bargains

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An earlier post on “Feng Shui for Retailers” proved so popular that I should  point out to readers that a host of other merchandising, store design, sustainability, signage and other topics are available on sale for only $5 to $10. At prices like these how can you not add to your professional library. Check out the offerings right now … and stop back once or twice a year to see what else pops up in the Bargain Bin. Visit STmedia Bargain Books. But don’t forget to return for the “short story”  discussions here on FixturesCloseUp.

For a subset of academic discussions on FixturesCloseUp…
“Make Your Own Prices Seem Lower“
“Unconscious Buying Behavior”
“Return Policy Empowers Sales“
“Psychology of New vs Old Money”
“How Design Influences Shopper Behavior“
“Psychology of Color in Purchases“
“Store Layout Psychology Attacked“

For all Sales Psychology and Empowerment resources see…
“Sales Psychology Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Psychology and Sales Empowerment in Retail“ Pinterest.
“Sales Psychology Index Page” for all resources and links

Retail Psychology and Sales Empowerment Pinterest

EDITORIAL NOTE: FixturesCloseUp presents hardware information of interest to retailers and point-of-purchase designers regardless of source. No remuneration was involved in the publication of this post.

Short Story in a Necktie Niche

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Short Story Necktie Niche Main

Short Story Necktie Niche AuxThis 1 foot square wall niche had enough room to tell a short story of its own about neckties and dress shirt to be found just around the Mall concourse corner. Hard bound books set more of a highbrow tone for the upscale store. Still I wish there was a way to broadcast the store or designer name without ruining the effect. CLICK the thumbnail for a tight shot.

For Necktie merchandising extremes by title…
“Short Story in a Necktie Niche“
“Ferragamo Plug-in Necktie Bar”
“Necktie Bandolier on Dress Forms”
“Neckties Neck-Down Naturally”
“Periodic Table of Neckties in Color”
“Giorgio Armani Periodic Table of Ties‘
“DKNY Bow Tie Carousel“
“God’s Eye View of Neckties”
“PowerWing Sells Ties and Belts.”

For mainstream fixtures for Neckties by title…
“Neckties in Natural Wood Tray“
“Guarded ‘Boxer’ Hooks for Ties“
“Fixturing Neck Tie Adornments for Women”
“Hook Fight in Neckties.”
“Wire as Wicker Substitute“
“Secrets of Bow Tie Sales“

For a subset of Bow Tie fixtures by titles…
“DKNY Bow Tie Carousel“
“Secrets of Bow Tie Tray Sales”
“Bow Ties Make a Come-Back“
“Bow Tie Strikes a Pose“

For all Necktie and Bow Tie research aids see…
“Neckties Tag” scrollable selection of posts.
“Bow Ties Tag“ scrollable selection of posts.
“Necktie Fixtures and Merchandising in Retail“ Pinterest Board
“Neckties and Bow Ties” Index Page

For other Museum Case interpretations browse…
“Scarf Tied as a Turban“
“Museum Case Creativity from Thin Air“
“Hanging Museum Case With Silver Skull“
“How to Merchandise Butterflies“
“Bulgari Priced in Gold”
“Brand Celebrates Itself Literally”
“Cufflinks Tee’d for Display.”
“Union Jacking Jewelry“
“Cubist Bell Jar Sells Sandals”

For all Museum Case research aids see…
“Museum Cases in Retail Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Museum Cases in Retail Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Museum Cases in Retail Index Page” for all resources.

Museum Cases In Retail Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

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

Finally try…
“Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising

Window Dressing a Hair Dresser

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Hair Dresser Window Dressing CloseUp

Hair Dresser Window Dressing OverallYes, even Hair Dressers can benefit from professional Window Dressing. I can’t say if I would go precisely with this theme for high-end hair-doery. But it is a traffic stopping example of Visual Merchandising. While traffic was stopped, the Spa / Salon offered sunglasses, jewelry, fragrances and more. CLICK the thumbnail for another look.

Compare directly to attention compellers at…
“Teapot Coffee Grinder Man”
“Skeleton Staff Greetings”
“Dermal Death Mask“
“Window Dressing a Hair Dresser” (This POst)

Contrast with Hardware Store visual merchandising at…
“Window Dressing a Hardware Store“
“Roach Proof Window Dressing“

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

Eerie Merchandising Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

Also see a related Pinterest thread at…
Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising

Window Dressing Pinterest Board on Fixtutes Close Up

 

Social Media Goes Shelf-Edge

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Sally Hansen Tweets and Friends Overview

Sally Hansen Tweets and Friends CloseUpHere Sally Hansen branding dominates, but small contrasting Facebook and Twitter logos let you know she “Friends” and “Tweets” too. For this type of social media I think this is the perfect visual and hierarchical relationship shelf-side and applaud the Hansen design and marketing. My opinion of how QR Code should be integrated differs. Follow the threads below and see if you agree. First CLICK the thumbnail for a close look at the Facebook, Twitter and brand URL signage footnote.

For QR Codes in Retail by Title see…
“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” (This Post)

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

QR Codes in Retail Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

For all Shelf Branding and Categorization  aids see…
“Branding and Categorization Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Branding and Categorization Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Branding and Categorization Index Page” for all resources.

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

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 Store Entry Branding resources see…
“Store Entrance Branding Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Amenities: Store Entrance Branding Pinterest Board” visual summary
“Store Entrance Branding Index Page” for all resources and links

Little Shop of Horrors in Bloom

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Spring Flowers Shop Merchandising Closeup

Spring Flowers Shop Merchandising OverviewThough the flower display was actually beautiful, the size was so overwhelming as to conjure the image of the giant man-eating plant in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” Maybe the pure incongruity of that mixed mental image is what made this boutique display all the more effective.  CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate overall view.

Compare directly to…
“Little Shop of Horrors in Bloom” (This Post)
“Spring 2012 Bicycle Makeover”
“Beetles and Bugs Sell Luxury Items“
“How to Merchandise Butterflies”
“Fresh Fruit as Perfume Prop“
“Evergreen Fashions for Xmas“
“Black Birds as Familiars“

Also see a related Pinterest thread at…
Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising

Window Dressing Pinterest Board on Fixtutes Close Up

Art Nouveau Door Bar

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Art Nouveau Store Entry Main

Art Nouveau Store Entry RightThis entry door bar is so ornate as to almost obscure its function. Being a fan of Art Nouveau I thoroughly enjoyed the artistry. Copper Verdigris finish reinforces the historic feel of the ornamentation. With the doors permanently open during store house, the decorative nature of the hardware can take full visual rein without any concession to practicality.

Compare directly to…
“Links of London Reaches Out”

For Store Entry Branding by Title…
“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

Store Entry Branding on Pinterest

Tattoo Parlor Visual Merchandising

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Inked Skull by Jess Gilby

Photo Watermarked Jess Gilby

I am not sure if this is one-of-a-kind art or a plaster cast series. Is it an inked human skull or facsimile? Is it a collectors item or promotes someones Tattoo skill. It did cry out to be included in my Skulls in Retail series, even if I cannot guarantee you can acquire one. Call it a tribute to Tattoo Parlor visual merchandising. The photo is watermarked Jess Gilby. The image itself was passed down so many times on Pinterest I can’t backtrack it to the original source (though I found another un-cited version on Tumblr).

Compare directly with…
“Celtic is the New Halloween”

For Skulls in Retail posts by Title see…
“Tattoo Parlor Visual Merchandising“
“Lace Skull by Alexander McQueen“
“Swarovski Skulls Priced to Sell”
“Celtic is the New Halloween”
“Hanging Museum Case With Silver Skull“
“Street-Art Skulls in Retail“
“Swarovski-eaque Rhinestone Skull“
“Skeleton Staff Greetings”
“Frankenstein-Inspired Fixture“
“Halloween Fixture Traditions“
“Fresh Shrink-Wrapped Skulls“
“Skull Scarfs for the Well-Heeled“
“Rushing Rash Guards into Retail“
“Casket as Retail Window Display“

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

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

LINK to all Skulls

Vintage Parisian Dress Forms

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Antique Dress Forms in Visual Merchandising

Image Courtesy of Visual Merchandising Barcelona

Antique Dress Forms Paris CloseupThese vintage dress forms await deployment in modern Visual Merchandising. Look close and you’ll see that at least one is a name-dropper, hinting French origin. A low-cut décolletage on this form might further broadcast the sophisticated lineage. And might even subtly influence the sale. Image originally from Visual Merchandising Barcelona.

For more vintage see…
“Hermes Art Deco Style“
“Louis Vuitton Broadside Classic“
“Vuitton Vintage Valise on Display”
“Louis Vuitton and The Birth of Modern Luxury“

For Dress Forms in display by Title see…
“Vintage Parisian Dress Forms“
“Love Henri Bendel Dress Form“
“Naughty Angel Flashes a Thong“
“Wireform Torso by SuperDry”
“Fluorescent Fushia Dress Forms“
“Pantone Dress Forms“
“Necktie Bandolier on Dress Forms“
“Dress Form a Walk Over”
“Outfitting Multi-Purse Women“
“Jewelry on a Dress Form”
“Michael Kors Purse Bandolier”
“Mannequin Arm as Purse Faceout”
“Wrist Watch as Neck Choker“
“Scarf as Summer Brassiere“
“Winter Mannequin or Winter Merchandise“
“Dress Form Flash Mob”
“Dress Form as Art“
“Fragrance in Dress Form Bondage”

For information of a more academic nature see…
“All About Mannequins by the Association for Retail Environments“

For a list of all research aids see…
“Dress Forms Tag” for a scrollable selection of posts
“Dress Forms Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Dress Forms Index Page” for all resources

Dress Forms Pinterest Board on Fixtures Cloae Up

Do Your Mannequins Wear Socks?

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Clear the runway. These Mannequins obviously specialize in sockwear and are queued for their big moment. Sadly there is a wardrobe malfunction already. The front-runner is wearing two different shade tan socks, with saggy elastic in the second. Other than these specialists, do mainstream mannequins merit socks under their outfits? Or do Visual Merchandisers save time and not sweat such a fine detail?

See great sock merchandising at…
“Shoe and Sock Color Cross Sell“

For more near-naked mannequin fun see…
“Naughty Angel Flashes a Thong“

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 Mannequin posts by Title see…
“Do Your Mannequins Wear Socks?”
“Bobby Pinning Sale Tags“
“Telegraphing Lingerie Streetside“
“To H&M Beauty is Thin and Thick“
“How Men Tie Scarf Knots“
“Tattooed Mannequins in UK“
“Tattooed Mannequins in Japan“
“Mail-Order-Brides Revisited“
“Brides ‘R Us Window Dressing“
“Black Birds as Familiars“
“Wire Mannequin Love Affair“
“Wire Mannequin Crush Continues”
“Picaso-esque Retail Mannequins”

For information of a more academic nature see…
“All About Mannequins by the Association for Retail Environments“

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

Mannequin and Related in Retail

Macy’s Recycled Recycling Bin?

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I have to assume that the material for this temporary plastic corrugate recycling bin is recycled itself. How appropriate, if so. And also if so, I would recommend that the maker or sponsor, in this case Macys, imprint that fact on the bin and revel in the bragging rights. Once full, I wonder if you drop the whole thing in a plastic shredder and start all over making the new recycled bin that pops out the other end? CLICK the thumbnail for a closeup of the imprint design. I wonder if soy or other eco-friendly inks? Trade names for the material itself include Coroplast, Plasticor, and others. (SOURCE: Popon.net).

For Recycling Retail by post Title see…
“The Recycle vs Landfill Choice“
“Macy’s Recycled Recycling Bin?”
“Recycled Shopping Cart“
“Mixed Trash Looking Good at IKEA“
“Recycling CFLs In-Store: No Tubes Please”
“Defining Trash by Shape and Size“
“Très Chic Trash Recycling”
“Puzzle Piece Recycling Bin“
“Retail Recycling Oasis“
“One-piece 8-Bin Recycling Center“
“Chewing Gum Recycling Station“
“How to Recycle Your Brand“
“Compostable Bags Recycle Retail“

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

For All In-Store Amenities Indexes see…
“Benches and Sitting Areas“
“Call Buttons and Boxes“
“Carts and Conveniences”
“Fitting Room Outfitting”
“Getting-Size-Right Advisories”
“Handicapped Amenities”
“In-Store Navigation”
“Mirrors in Merchandising”
“Recycling Facilities in Retail”
“Regulating Retail With Signs”
“Return Policy Pronouncements in Retail”
“Sanitizers and Cart Wipes”
“Store Entrance Branding”
“Store Hours in Retail”
“Tissue Dispensers”
“Umbrella Courtesy Fixtures and Umbrella Stands”
“Under-Construction Pronouncement”
“V.I.P.Courtesy in Retail“

Retail Amenities in Recycling Pinterest Board

The Recycle vs Landfill Choice

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We all would recycle if we could and if you made it easy for us to do so. And we would all even pre-sort for you if we could. But this offer of waste disposal is a tad confusing. Just what are “Landfill” candidates, and what mix of rubbish goes in which of two “Recycle” bins? Confusing the matter further, various retailers offer different recycling breakdowns, and where I live, even municipalities can choose different recycling streams so as not to overwhelm the recyclables market. So what is an eco-friendly shopper to do? To be fair, one “Recycling” slot does list accepted matter in words and icon, but what to put in the other recycling opening, and what truly goes to the landfill? I would guess organics and food waste, but what else? In defense of this unnamed retailer, they are usually VERY environmentally friendly and sustainable. The chain is named after one of the famous character in either the Star Wars sagas or Battlesstar Galactica. Leave a comment, please,  if you know which.

Compare directly to…
“Puzzle Piece Recycling Bin“
“Retail Recycling Oasis“
“One-piece 8-Bin Recycling Center“

For all Recycling Retail by post Title see…
“The Recycle vs Landfill Choice“
“Macy’s Recycled Recycling Bin?”
“Recycled Shopping Cart“
“Mixed Trash Looking Good at IKEA“
“Recycling CFLs In-Store: No Tubes Please”
“Defining Trash by Shape and Size“
“Très Chic Trash Recycling”
“Puzzle Piece Recycling Bin“
“Retail Recycling Oasis“
“One-piece 8-Bin Recycling Center“
“Chewing Gum Recycling Station“
“How to Recycle Your Brand“
“Compostable Bags Recycle Retail“

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

For All In-Store Amenities Indexes see…
“Benches and Sitting Areas“
“Call Buttons and Boxes“
“Carts and Conveniences”
“Fitting Room Outfitting”
“Getting-Size-Right Advisories”
“Handicapped Amenities”
“In-Store Navigation”
“Mirrors in Merchandising”
“Recycling Facilities in Retail”
“Regulating Retail With Signs”
“Return Policy Pronouncements in Retail”
“Sanitizers and Cart Wipes”
“Store Entrance Branding”
“Store Hours in Retail”
“Tissue Dispensers”
“Umbrella Courtesy Fixtures and Umbrella Stands”
“Under-Construction Pronouncement”
“V.I.P.Courtesy in Retail“

Retail Amenities in Recycling Pinterest Board

“I Want it All” in Neon

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders, Uncategorized and tagged with ,
I Want It All Neon Sign

Image Courtesy of dainty-as-fuck by way of mociun and gretchen

I had to have this for my Sales Empowerment and Sales Psychology thread even though I prefer Neon Script vs Block Lettering. But citing and pathing back to the original sours proves a challenge. Best I can offer is mociun.tumblr.com via gretchenjonesnyc.tumblr.com via dainty-as-fuck.tumblr.com. But no matter who the source, this is a more pithy version of the anonymous  consumerism adage, “He who dies with the most toys, wins!” And use of neon as signing is in itself unusual and eye-catching, though normally far more cursive in style.

For more Neon in retail see…
“Sushi in Neon Script“
“I Want it All in Neon“
“The Beauty of Buying“
“Death to False Pizza Store Sign“

For a list of all Neon research aids see…
“Neon in Retail Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Neon in Retail Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Neon in Retail Index Page” for all resources.

For Sales Psychology and Empowerment by Title…
“I Want it All in Neon“
“Carabiner Motivates Rope Sale“
“Karen Millen Logo’d Hangers”
“‘I Shop Therefore I Am’ Snowclone“
“Return Policy Empowers Sales”
“Diamonds: Go Big or Go Home”
“Imaginative and Empowering Jewelry Signage”
“Powerful One-Word Selling Proposition“
“Subliminal or Supraliminal Retail Messaging”
“Tiffany at Your Christmas Doorstep“
“Death-to-False-Pizza Store Sign”
“Keyless Cashwrap Tester“
“Hot List is Dyslexic Triptych“
“One Sold Every 5 Seconds“
“Merchandising Smoke and Mirrors”
“100% Satisfaction by 3:00 pm”
“Must-Have T-Shirt Designs”
“Live in The Moment Motto”
“Retailing a Golden State of Mind“
“Brand Celebrates Itself Literally”
“Hugs and Kisses Henri Bendel“
“Love Henri Bendel Dress Form“
“Bulgari Priced in Gold”
“Entrance Portal Perspectives”
“Mirror‘s Vision of Christmas in Jewelry”
“Puzzle Piece Recycling Bin”
“This-Just-In Faceout Tag“
“Shopper Decision-making Aids“
“VIP Still Shopping Tag“
“Rx for Couch Potat0 P•O•P”
“Thick Quilt as Sales Psychology“
“Pillows Provide Truly Soft Sell“
“Fresh Farm Produce Chalkboard”
“Gleaming Vault Lock as Display”
“Gucci Scarf Now Only $250“
“Girls Shoes Square-Branded by JCP“
“Endcap Square is JCP Branding“
“Great Gifts Branded Tag“

For discussions of a more academic nature see…
“Make Your Own Prices Seem Lower“
“Unconscious Buying Behavior”
“Return Policy Empowers Sales“
“Psychology of New vs Old Money”
“How Design Influences Shopper Behavior“
“Psychology of Color in Purchases“
“Store Layout Psychology Attacked“

For Sales Psychology and Empowerment resources see…
“Sales Psychology Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Psychology and Sales Empowerment in Retail“ Pinterest.
“Sales Psychology Index Page” for all resources and links

For retail typeface, type size and color references see…
“Best Typefaces for Retail and Point-of-Purchase”
“Type Size for Sign Readability”
“Type Size and Color for Readability”
“Sign as Communication Vehicle“

Lace Skull by Alexander McQueen

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Alexander McQueen Lace Skull 2009 Main

This lace skull by Alexander McQueen is worthy of the wedding dress of any Goth. But would white be an acceptable Goth color under any circumstance? From my perspective it adds to the depth of my Skulls in Retail Thread. Courtesy of Pinterest and the Trendspiration Blog.

For Skulls in Retail posts by Title see…
“Lace Skull by Alexander McQueen” (This Post)
“Swarovski Skulls Priced to Sell”
“Celtic is the New Halloween”
“Hanging Museum Case With Silver Skull“
“Street-Art Skulls in Retail“
“Swarovski-eaque Rhinestone Skull“
“Skeleton Staff Greetings”
“Frankenstein-Inspired Fixture“
“Halloween Fixture Traditions“
“Fresh Shrink-Wrapped Skulls“
“Rushing Rash Guards into Retail“
“Casket as Retail Window Display“

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

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