Tag Archives: Apparel

Non-magnetic Pin Holder

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with ,

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

Haberdash Designer Peg’d Board

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , , ,
Haberdash by Form Us With Love - Dezeen 1

Image Courtesy of Dezeen, Haberdash and Form Us With Love

Haberdash by Form Us With Love - Dezeen 2

Image Courtesy of Dezeen, Haberdash and Form Us With Love

Peg’d Board is not Pegboard. But as a lover of Pegboard I enjoyed the upscale diversion. Part of a concept for a store named “Haberdash” by design firm “Form Us With Love” with coverage by Dezeen, the relationship of fixture scale to merchandise is particularly pleasing. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view. Plus read and see more on Dezeen.

Contrast with…
“Plaid on Pegboard“

Go outside the box with…
“Push-Pins Used to Outline Pegboard Items“
“Lady Gaga Sunglass Spokesmodel”

Compare directly to…
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #1“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #2“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #3“

For Plug-in Fixtures by Title…
“Haberdash Designer Peg’d Board“
“Wood-on-Wood Peg Hooks“
“Plug ‘N Play Jewelry Display“
“Wood Inlay as Point-of-Purchase Display“
“Basketball as a Seasonal Theme“
“Bar Merchandiser Plugs-In“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #1“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #2“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #3“
“Plug-in Digital Signage“
“Magnetic Plug-in Mount for Digital Signage“
“Tree-Like Display Sports Metal Faceouts“
“Hat Ledge Plugs In”
“When to Use a Permanent Hook”
“Baseline Post for Plug-in Hooks“
“Plug-in and Pegboard Hooks Combine“
“Plug-in Hook of a Different Sort“
“Plug-in Digital Signage“

For ongoing research of Plug-in resources follow…
“Plug-in Tag” for scrollable list of posts on FixturesCloseUp
“Plug-in Hooks Pinterest Board” for visual summary
“Plug-in Hooks Index Page” for all resources combined

Plug In Hooks Pinterest Board FixturesCloseUp

For all Hook Patterns research aids see…
“Hook Patterns Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Hook Patterns Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Hook Patterns Index Page” for all resources.

For related Bayonet-Mount Fixtures by Title…
“Bayonet-Mount Outfits Acrylic“
“Bar Outfitted with Bayonet Mount“
“Bayonet-Mount Hook“
“Hidden Hex-Key Mount Faceout”

For ongoing research of Bayonet-Mount resources follow…
“Bayonet-Mount Tag” for scrollable list of posts on FixturesCloseUp
“Bayonet-Mount Hooks Pinterest Board” for visual summary
“Bayonet-Mount Fixtures Index Page” for all resources combined

Bayonet Mount Hooks Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

Siamese Twin T-Shirt Display

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Bar Systems and tagged with , ,
Siamanese Twin T-Shirts Main

Image Courtesy of Madonna Russell, Pinterest, and Luther Burbank Home and Garden Gift Shop

Siamanese Twin T-Shirts DetailGanging two similar Tees and scrunching together rather than individually centering gives a Siamese-Twin effect to merchandising. Tieback bottoms also change the look. You wouldn’t want you T-shirts to look to plain and ordinary would you? Neither did the Luther Burbank Gift Shop. So simple variations add to overall eye appeal.

Compare Directly to…
“T-Shirt Tieback”
“Medieval T-Shirt Merchandising”

All T-Shirt fixture posts by title…
“Siamese Twin’d T-Shirts“
“Laddered T-Shirt Display“
“Magnetic C-Channel Outfits Wood Shelf“
“Positive and Negative Tees Stepped“
“Rod and Chain T-Shirt Display“
“T-Shirt Tieback“
“3D Tees“
“Cubbies for T-Shirts and More“
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts”
“Selling T-Shirts by the Crate”
“Styrofoam-Backed T-Shirt Display”
“Medieval T-Shirt Merchandising”
“T-Shirts Crucified“
“T-Shirt Crucifixion Continues“
“Wood-Pocket T-Shirt Island“
“T-Shirts Retail in Tubes“
“Metal-Pocket T-Shirt Island”
“Sign Stack for Graphic Tees”
“Naked T’s Dressed Up With Fence“
“Corrugated Shadow Boxes for Tees”
“T-Shirt Backer Uses Sign Grip”
“Shadowboxes for T-Shirts”
“T-Shirt Billboards Saddle Mount“
“Pegboard Pocket Frames For Tees”
”T-Shirt Drums Set Vertically”
“T-Shirt Drums Set Horizontally”
“T-Shirt Drum Construction Detail“
“Free Air Guitars. Take one!“
“T-Shirts and Hoodies Cohabitate“
“Cantilever T-Shirt Platforms”
“T-Shirt Faceout for Pegboard”
“Hook Design by Mercedes”
“Rear Facing Corrugated Hooks”
“T-Shirt Shelf Talker”
“T-Shirt Theme-the-Shelf Overlay”
“Vertical or Horizontal Wire Shelves for Tees”
“Team and T-Shirt Up-sell”
“Heineken Bottle for T-Shirts”
“T-Shirt Shelf Edge Displayer“
“T-Shirt Shelf-Edge Frame Displayer Redux“
“Styrofoam-Backed T-Shirt Display“
“Sale for Him, Sale for Her“
“Sport Specific Sense of Place.”

T-Shirt Merchandising and Fixtures Pinterest Board

To research T-Shirts in an ongoing fashion follow…
“T-Shirt Merchandising Tag“ for a scrollable list on FixturesCloseUp.
“T-Shirt Merchandising Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary
“T-Shirt Merchandising Index Page” for a hub of all resources.

 

Merchandising Quid Quo Pro?

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Bar Systems, Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , ,

Bar Mounted Jewelry 2

If you have extra display space in apparel, of course why not cross sell the jewelry offerings? Here colorful necklaces are hung high to catch the eye on 90º Tip Saddle-Mount Bar Hooks. But did Apparel get a quid quo pro from Jewelry in return.

For other 90º Jewelry Hooks see…
“Brushed Metal Jewelry Display with 90° Tip Hooks“
“Squared-Slot Jewelry Display with 90° Tip Hooks“
“90° Tip Slatwall Hook Plays Up Jewelry“
“90° Tip Hook for Necklaces“
“Double ICC Anti-Theft?“

For 90º Tip Hooks by Title see…
“Merchandising Quid Quo Pro?“
“Shelves Crafted from 90º Hooks“
“Super-Duty Mystery Fixture #2“
“Pygmy Utility Hook for Slatwall“
“Top-Stopped Box Holder Hook“
“Jeans Hung from Gibbet“
“Slot Tower Concept with 90° Hooks“
“Fresh Spring Wall of Bath Puffs“
“Glassware Hangs on 90° Hooks“
“Upgrade Simple 90° Hook to Significant“
“Positive Retention 90° Loop Hook“
“Double ICC Anti-Theft?“
“ICC’s and 90° Tip Hooks for Gravity Feed“
“Gravity Feed Backbar and Hooks for Belts“
“Gravity Feed 90° Tip Toothbrush Hooks“
“Disks and 90° Tip Anti Sweep Hook Potential“
“90° Tip is Elemental Scan Hook Anti Sweep“
“Hit on the Head in Retail“
“90° Tip is a Runner Up“
“Tong War with 90° Tip Hooks“
“90° Tip Hook Fight in Neckties“
“Oddly Assembled 90° Tip Slatwall Hook“
“Graceful Ogive Bullet Nose on 90° Tip Hook“
“90° Tip Hook for Necklaces“
“Brushed Metal Jewelry Display with 90° Tip Hooks“
“Squared-Slot Jewelry Display with 90° Tip Hooks“
“90° Tip Slatwall Hook Plays Up Jewelry“
“90° Hooks Secure Gift Card Containers“
“Baseball Gloves Via 90° Tip Crossbar Hooks“

90º Tip Hooks Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

For all 90º Tip Hooks resources…
“90º Tip Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Hook Ends: 90º Tip Hooks Pinterest Board“ summary.
“90º Tip Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links.

 

Plaid on a Pegboard

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , ,

Plaid on Pegboard Main

Here common Pegboard is celebrated as a display surface in Visual Merchandising that would normally shun it. It looks quite good however, and carries its fair share of the responsibility as the backdrop for presenting apparel. The approach was used in-store and storefront with ordinary All Wire Single Prong Display Hooks as well as with vintage knobs or spools as recycled Finials.

For Hook Finials and Hook End Shapes by Title visit…
“Plaid on a Pegboard“
“Aftermarket Hook Finial Add-On“
“Mushroom Finial Adds Staging Area“
“Hook Finials Customized from Stock“
“Color-Coded Sports Retailing”
“Outlandish Winter Cap Hookery”
“Fat-Bottomed Hooks“
“Hook Finial Resists Theft”
“Disk Finial Offers Anti-Sweep Potential“
“Display Hook Finial is Upturned“
“Finial Disk vs Metal Plate“
“Frontwire Finishing Touch“
“Bar Merchandiser With Finials Plugs In“
“Finial Adds Finishing Touch.”
“Ladder-from-Grid Design“
“Frontwire Finishing Touch for Belts”
“Selling Earmuffs on a Cold Day”

For Hook Finials and Hook End Shapes resources see…
“Hook Finials / End Shapes Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Hook Finials / End Shapes Pinterest Board“ visual summary.
“Hook Finials / End Shapes Index Page” for all resources and links

Hook Ends Finials and Shapes Pinterest Board for Fixtures CloseUp

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 Ball-End / Ball-Stop resources see…
“Ball-Ends / Ball-Stops Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Ball-Ends / Ball Stops Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Ball-Ends / Ball-Stops Index Page” for all resources and links

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

6 Language Customer Contact Form

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with ,

Wolford PenPal Request Main

Wolford PenPal Request 6 Language ResponseWant to stay in touch with customers? Throw out a lifeline. Many stores have forms and postcards at the checkout. But not everyone makes it that far. These forms were center store, framed by a wood tray to attract attention and add panache. Even the ribboned pen elevates the outreach offer. If you get could close enough you would also see that customers could choose from among 6 response languages. And up to now you thought only English and Spanish were important? Plus multiple languages adds to the Euro-style image and appeal of this boutique chain as subtle sales psychology. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view.

Compare directly to…
“Bi-Lingual Store Guide“
“Building Wayfinding in Arabic“
“Retail ‘Pet Peeve’ in Spanish”
“Costco Cares What You Think“
“6 Currency Pricing for Profit”
“6 Language Customer Contact Form” (This Post)

For customer contact outreach see…
“Direct-Mail Direct from Store“

For Wolford posts by Title…
“6 Language Customer Contact Form” (This Post)
“Wolford Logo’d Hangers”
“Wolford Will Return”
“Wolford Ties a Scarf Knot”
“Euro-Style Store Fittings at Wolford”
“Europe Promotes With American Pop Art”
“Wolfords Whispers Sale Privately“
“Long, Leggy Door Handles“
“Ovoid European Back Bar”

For a list of all research aids see…
“Wolford Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Wolford Fixtures Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary
“Wolford Index Page” Index Page

Wollford Fixtures and Visual Merchandising Store Fixtures for FixturesCloseUp

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

 

Henri Bendel Logo’d Shelf Caps

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with , ,

Henri Bendel Shelf Arm Cap Detail Main

Henri Bendel Shelf Arm Cap OverviewMuch like tubular faceouts these cylindrical arms supported shelves of super-thick acrylic. Even though the name was a bit cryptic set in such a small circle it still did not take more than a second to recognize the distinctive logography of Henri Bendel.Even though plastic, the shelves were clear enough to fool you into imagining they must be glass. The combo of shelf and logo’s shelf cap echoed thought the store and set the stage for Henri’s offerings. CLICK the thumbnail for a second look.

Compare directly related fixtures via…
“Henri Bendel Table Cap Logos“
“Henri Bendel Logo’d Shelf Caps” (This Post)

For Henri Bendel by post Title see…
“Henri Bendel Store-Entry Roundel“
“Bendel ‘Love Henri’ Dress Form“
“Coin Purse Cascade at Henri Bendel“
“Henri Bendel in Posable Purple“
“Henri Bendel in Posable Plastic“
“Henri Bendel Pinstop Hook“
“Swarovski vs Henri Bendel Hookery“

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

Henri Bendel Fixtures and Merchandising Pinterest Board FixturesCloseUp

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

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

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

Kiddie-Scale Mirror

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty, Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with , , ,

Kiddie Scale Mirror and J-Hooks Main

Kiddie Scale Mirror and J-Hooks 1Great for keeping little ones entertained in-store … and maybe engraining with future buying behavior. Who knows? A tiny oval mirror at just child-height allows kids to play at jewelry shopping. CLICK through the gallery of images below for more of the display.

Compare directly to…
“Kiddie-Scale J-Hooks“

For Mirrors as Amenities by Title see…
“Kiddie-Scale Mirror“
“Articulated Mirror Every Aisle“
“Sephora Moveable Makeup Station“
“Sephora Visual Echo“
“C-Clamped Oval Shelf-Edge Mirror“
“Drink in the View of You”
“Porthole Mirror Pivots“
“Porthole Mirror Pivots Redux”
“Crazy Glue Slatwall Mirror Mount”
“Mirror Attention Compeller”
“Slatwall Mount Mirror for Jewelry”
“Four Jewelry Mirrors Compared“
“Built-in Mirror Sells Caps”
“Mirror’s Vision of Xmas Jewelry“
“Goosenecked Slatwall Mirror.”
“Universal Joint Cosmetics Mirror”

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

Mirrors Across Retail Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

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

Kiddie-Scale J-Hooks

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , , ,

Micro J-Hook for Slot Main

Scaling down a display to kid-size, means scaling the Display Hooks too. These J-Hooks for Slotwall are perfect miniatures of themselves from the real, larger scale world. CLICK through the gallery for construction details.

Compare directly with…
“Kiddie-Scale Mirror“

For J-Hook Fixtures by Title see…
“Kiddie-Scale J-Hooks” (This Post)
“J-Hook Endcap Fit-out“
“Slot-Mount Jewelry J-Hook“
“C-Clamped Shelf Edge J-Hook“
“J-Hooking Jewelry Sans Slot“
“J-Hooking Jewelry Via Slot“
“Side-Saddle J-Hook for Purses“
“Endless Basket Accessory J-Hook“
“Single-Lug J-Hook Doubles Space“
“Small Slot-Mount Jewelry J-Hook“
“Flat Stock J-Hook Goes Storewide“
“Naked J-Hook on Corrugated“
“Best Hook for Hand or Foot”
“Under-shelf J-Hook Solution”
“Twin J-Hooked Tie-Downs”
“Boots Standing or Hanging on J-Hooks”
“Outlandish Stepped J-Hook”
“Bar-Mount J-Hooks for Underwear”
“J-Hook Anti-Theft Benefits”
“How to Display a Family of Products”
“FISH-Tip Waterfall J-Hook“
“Cookware on Apparel J-Hook”
“Cookware Hangs from Overhead J-Hook”
“Hook Includes Built-in Sock Stop”
“Mini Endcap J-Hook”
“J-Hooking Jeans“
“J-Hooking Scarves on Slatwall“
“Flatback Slatwire J-Hook“
“Socks, Slots, Slats and J-Hooks”
“Cookware on Metro J-Hooks”
“J-Hooking Sandals”
“J-Hook Product Stops Hats“
“Butt-Welded J-Hook for Grid.”
“Guarded J-Hook for Shelf Edge“

For all J-Hook merchandising resources…
“J-Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“J-Hooks Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“J-Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

J-Hook Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

For other Tiny Hook resources see…
“Tiny Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Tiny Hook Solutions Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Tiny Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links.

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

Short Story in a Necktie Niche

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with , ,

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

Art Nouveau Door Bar

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with ,

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

Kerchief by Single Prong Hook

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display and tagged with , ,

With a thread documenting scarves and scarf fixturing, I could not ignore this display of Neckerchiefs. What are the technical differences between the superset “scarf” and subset “neckerchief?” Follow the provided Wikipedia links to learn the difference. As for a technical description of the fixtures, they are Chrome Flat Backplate Ball-end Single Prong Slatwall Hooks, a subset of Slatwall Hooks generally.

For Kerchiefs and Pocket Squares by title see…
“Kerchiefs Merchandised by Display Hook“
“Kerchief vs Scarf vs Pocket Square“
“Louis Vuitton Spring Kerchiefs“

For all Kerchiefs and Pocket Squares research aids see…
“Kerchiefs and Pocket Squares Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Kerchiefs and Pocket Squares Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Kerchiefs and Pocket Squares” for all resources.

Related posts by title…
“Skull Scarfs for the Well-Heeled“
“Goth Scarf Goes Mainstream“
“Scarf Cleat Break-Through“
“Color Turbans Sold by Tray“
“Shallow Scarf Wells at Louis Vuitton“
“Louis Vuitton Spring Kerchiefs“
“Clothes Hanger’d Scarves“
“Ferragamo Plug-in Scarf Bar”
“Dior Coffee Table Book and Scarf Tray“
“Gucci Scarves Elevated“
“Gucci Scarves Elevated Redux”
“Fendi Scarves for Sophisticates”
“Silk Scarves Served as Sardines“
“Same Fixture, Different Scarf Look“
“J-Hooking Scarves on Slatwall“
“Endcap Sprouts Scarves on Hooks“
“Scarves Sold Without Faceouts“
“Scarves on Exaggerated S-Hooks“
“S-Hook Clip for Scarves”
“C-Clamps Capture Scarf O’s“
“Scarves Both Tied and Cascaded“
“Scarf as Summer Brassiere“
“Scarves in a Glass Bucket“

For Scarf merchandising without Knots see…
“Scarves Without Knots Tag” for a scrollable list of posts
“Scarves Without Knots Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary
“Scarves Without Knots Index Page” for all research links

All Scarf-Related Indexes…
“Scarf Knots Index“
“Scarves Without Knots Index“
“Scarf Braids Index“
“Scarf as Bandana Index“
“Kerchiefs and Pocket Squares”

For Ball-End and Ball-Stop resources see…
“Ball-Ends / Ball-Stops Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Ball-Ends / Ball Stops Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Ball-Ends / Ball-Stops Index Page” for all resources and links

Ball Chain & Grommet Tether Sign

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders, Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with ,

A pleasant, clean and modern looking sign holder arrangement created through use of Ball Chain and Grommet equipped signage. Now this is a look I like. But in my experience (with pull-chain basement light switches) Ball Chains are not terribly durable or long-lived. Comment please if you know a high-strength commercial variant of this type chain.

Compare directly to…
“The Softer Side of Signs“
“Barrel-Clasp Cable as Sign Hanger”

For Ball Chain posts by title see…
“Ball Chain Tethers Cosmetics“
“Ball Chain Tethers Shelf Edge“
“Ball Chain & Grommet Tether Sign” (This Post)

For all Ball Chain research aids see…
“Ball Chain Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Ball Chain Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Ball Chains Index Page” for all resources.

For a related Faceout Signholder thread see…
“Saddle-Mount Sign Holder #1“
“Saddle-Mount Sign Holder #2“
“Saddle-Mount Sign Holder #3”
“Saddle-Mount Sign Holder #4”
“Rubber-Block Saddle Mount Sign Holder”
“Saddle Mount has Rubber Insert“
“Sign Circle: Faceout Mount“
“Sign Square: Faceout Mount”

For alternatives to Saddle-Mount browse…
“The Softer Side of Signs“
“This-Just-In Faceout Tag“
“Faceout Sign is Magnetic“
“Ball Chain & Grommet Tether Sign”
“Snap Fastener Mounts Sign Pouch“
“All-Wire Rack-End Hook“
“Barrel-Clasp Cable as Sign Hanger”
“Rubber Saddle-Mount Signholder“
“Alternative to Faceout-Mount Signs”

Wood Peg Hooks

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , ,
Socks on Plug In Wood Peg Hooks wit Ball End Safety Tip

Image Courtesy of Katherine is Awesome

This post’s title tells no lie. These are Wood. And they certainly are Peg Hooks in use. In addition they are “Plug-in Mount” with “Ball-End Safety Tips.” Everything about this display allows classification as “Wood Peg Hook.” Notice the offset, staggered peg placement, and the diamond shadow pattern caused by two angled light sources. Nice. Many thanks to Katherine is Awesome for this sock merchandising dsiplay.

Compare directly to…
“Plug ‘N Play Jewelry Display“
“Baseball-size Display Hook Ends”
“Patterns in Hooks and Jewelry“
“Easter Sunrise Seen Through Pegboard”

For other hook patterns in merchandising see…
“Patterns in Hooks and Jewelry“
“Wood-on-Wood Peg Hooks” (This Post)
“Powerwing Sells Belts and Ties”
“Wrenches Fixtured Step-Wise”
“Tight Planogram Design by Matell”
“Hook Stagger Violates Convention”
“Hook Mis-Alignment Increases Sales”
“Erratic Hooks Tighten Display”
“Easter Sunrise Seen Through Pegboard”
“Morse Code Dot-and-Dash Hook Spacing”
“One-of-A-Kind Perfed Metal Pattern”

For all Hook Patterns research aids see…
“Hook Patterns Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Hook Patterns Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Hook Patterns Index Page” for all resources.

For Plug-in Fixtures by Title…
“Wood-on-Wood Peg Hooks” (This Post)
“Plug ‘N Play Jewelry Display“
“Wood Inlay as Point-of-Purchase Display“
“Basketball as a Seasonal Theme“
“Bar Merchandiser Plugs-In“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #1“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #2“
“Large Bore Plug-in Hook #3“
“Plug-in Digital Signage“
“Magnetic Plug-in Mount for Digital Signage“
“Tree-Like Display Sports Metal Faceouts“
“Hat Ledge Plugs In”
“When to Use a Permanent Hook”
“Baseline Post for Plug-in Hooks“
“Plug-in and Pegboard Hooks Combine“
“Plug-in Hook of a Different Sort“
“Plug-in Digital Signage“

For ongoing research of Plug-in resources follow…
“Plug-in Tag” for scrollable list of posts on FixturesCloseUp
“Plug-in Hooks Pinterest Board” for visual summary
“Plug-in Hooks Index Page” for all resources combined

Plug In Hooks Pinterest Board FixturesCloseUp

For related Bayonet-Mount Fixtures by Title…
“Bayonet-Mount Outfits Acrylic“
“Bar Outfitted with Bayonet Mount“
“Bayonet-Mount Hook“
“Hidden Hex-Key Mount Faceout”

For ongoing research of Bayonet-Mount resources follow…
“Bayonet-Mount Tag” for scrollable list of posts on FixturesCloseUp
“Bayonet-Mount Hooks Pinterest Board” for visual summary
“Bayonet-Mount Fixtures Index Page” for all resources combined

Bayonet Mount Hooks Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

Japanese Fundoshi Clothes Hanger

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty and tagged with ,
Bikini Hanger Main

Image Courtesy of OnlyHangers.com

Japanese traditional swimwear FUNDOSHI red rokushaku

Japanese Fundoshi Courtesy of Wikipedia

A perennial problem is how to hang my Australian-cut Speedos and traditional Japanese Fundoshi. Though categorized as a Bikini Hanger this just might do the trick for men too. And a few as Window Dressing or a creative ceiling Mobile Sculpture might be good for retail. Check them out at Only Hangers … which unashamedly claims to “Manufacture and design the largest, most sought after collection of clothes hangers in American.” I can’t document that independently but certainly think they are in the running.

For Clothes-Hangers-as-Display-Fixture see…
“Japanese Fundoshi Clothes Hanger” (This Post)
“Chanel Clothes Hanger’d by Nordstrom“
“Dolce Gabbana Hanger’d Window“
“Parisian Clothes Hangers“
“Clothes Hanger’d Eyewear #1“
“Clothes Hanger’d Eyewear #2“
“Clothes Hanger’d Scarves“
“Clothes Hangers as Display Fixture“
“Clothes Hangers as Retail Wind Chime“

For Clothes-Hangers-on-Sale posts by Title…
“IKEA Clothes Hanger Fashion Colors“
“How to Price Clothes Hangers Correctly“
“Clothes Hangers as Jigsaw Puzzle“
“Back-to-School Clothes Hanger Sales Peak“
“Bulk Retailing Clothes Hangers“
“Shameless Hanger Retailing”
“Clothes Hangers Offered as Pickup Sticks“
“Seasonality to Clothes Hanger Sales“
“Non-hanging Clothes Hanger Display“
“Fixture for High-Profit Clothes Hanger Sales“
“Baseline Clothes Hanger Display“
“Hanger Tailored to Fit Faceout“

For Logo’d Hangers see…
“Louis Vuitton Endorses a Clothes Hanger”
“Karen Millen Logo’d Hangers“
“Wolford Logo’d Hangers“

For Clothes Hanger resource summaries see…
“Clothes Hangers Tag” for a scrollable list of posts on FixturesCloseUp.
“Clothes Hangers Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary (no discussion)
“Clothes Hangers Index Page” for all research links

Clothes Hanger Display and Merchandising Pinterest Board

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.

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

The Beauty of Buying in Neon

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with , ,

Image courtesy of beachbungalow8,blogspot.com

Given the demands of Fashion these two words … buy” and “beauty” … may be inextricably intertwined. I know they are in my wife’s mind and our budget. However I love her and love the way she looks so I enjoy the “buy” part of shopping with her too. I just wonder if the little word buried inside the big word calls out to her consciously or subconsciously.

 Compare directly to sales messages in…
“Subliminal or Supraliminal Retail Messaging”
“Death-to-False-Pizza Store Sign”

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

Square Hole for Square Hook

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks, Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty, Label and Sign Holders and tagged with , , , ,

Square-Hole Carded Merchandise

While the Display Hook for Slotwall has been profiled before, only now did I notice its carded merchandise was square-hole punched. I can’y certify that the square-hole better leveled the cards and organized the display. But close-up it was a distinctive touch … part hook and display integration feature, part back tag, part back label. Click through the gallery of photos to see the overall effect from several distances.

 

For complete coverage of this fixture design see…
“6 Currency Pricing for Profit“
“Square Hook for Slotwall”
“Square Card Hole for Square Hook“
“Re-thinking Hook Design for Slots”

Also contrast square slot vs square hook at…
“Squared-Slot Jewelry Display”
“Squared-Slot Multi-Hook for Socks”

For actual square-holed vertical display surfaces see…
“Square Perforated Metal, Riveted Hook“
“Loop Hook for Square Hole”
“Hook Styles for Square Perfed Metal”
“Round Faceout Fits Square Hole”

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

For related Back Labeled resources see…
“Back Labeled Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Back Labeled Fixtures Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Back Labeled Index Page” for all resources and links