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Ice Axe Door Handles by REI

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with , , ,
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

Space Frame Details in Outdoor

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty, Shelf Management Systems and tagged with , ,

Space Frame Divider Main 1

Great use of a Space Frame to corral outdoor gear. The merchandise stands well organized for selection. The Divider front attachment was a detail of interest. But the unusual Divider Backplate was even more unique. Notice only the lugs engage the Pegboard holes, but the backplate angles away from the surface. I think I should go back for a better closeup and comment at that point at length. Meanwhile click through the gallery of photos below for an overview of the display.

Contrast with…
“Endless Basket Campout”
“Selling Carpets By The Crate“

Compare directly to …
“Space Frame Fixture for Foliage“
“Space Frame Details in Outdoor”
“Space Frame Corrals Mops“
“Flush-Mount Bar for Pegboard“

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

For Shelf Divider fixtures see…
“Dish Cloths Divided“
“Diagonal Dividers As Item Backstop“
“Ironing Board Display Challenge“
“Shelf Divider Mounts on Slatwall”
“Fixture Faces Aisle Traffic Diagonally“
“Straight-Entry All Wire Dividers”
“Character-Licensed Item Display“
“Open Wire Divides Toothbrushes”
“Finger-like Dividers Accept Scan Hook“
“Skateboards on End”
“Wire Dividers Flex to Fit“
“Wire Strut as Shelf Divider”
“Tall Items in a Short Space”
“Space Frame Divider Details“
“Space Frame Corrals Mops“
“Space Frame Fixture for Foliage”
“New Spin on Wire Product Stops”
“Allure of Gravity Feed”
“Hinge Adjusts Literature Rack Width“

For Shelf Divider design resources see…
“Shelf Dividers Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Divider Designs Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Shelf Dividers Index Page” for all resources and links

Slotted Upright Hosts Slotted Bar

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

Slotbar is not so unusual being seen mounted on a number of surfaces and uprights. But in this display even the uprights are a slotted design. If you want to have an impact in retail display, maybe you need to lean toward as many unusual features as support your concept. This display also includes perforated metal background as a “sight leak mitigation” technique.  CLICK the thumbnail for an overview of this display.

For an alternate hook aspect of this display see…
“Oversize Loop Hook on Slot Bar“

For all perforated metal posts see…
“Perforated Metal Creates Bin”
“Poor Display, Outstanding Fixtures”
“Perforated Pallet Rack Overlay”
“Oversize Loop Hook on Slot Bar“
“Slotted Upright Hosts Slotted Bar” (This Post)

For Slots and Slotwall fixtures by Title…
“Oversize Loop Hook on Slot Bar“
“Slotted Upright Hosts Slotted Bar” (This Post)
“Small Slot-Mount Jewelry J-Hook“
“Slot Board vs Pegboard“
“Re-thinking Hook Design for Slots”
“Squared-Slot Jewelry Display”
“Slotted Panel Has Rear Recess”
“Slot Wall With Custom Fixtures”
“Slotwall and Label Strip Both Curve”
“Slot Bar Mounted Over Slotwall”
“Slotted Bar a Fashion Trend”
“A Season for All-Wire Slot Hooks”
“Squared-Slot Multi-Hook for Socks”
“Hooks Slip Straight Into Slots”
“Hook Saddle Mounts Slots Not Bar”
“Socks, Slots, Slats and J-Hooks”
“Corrugated Display Sports Slots”
“Slot Mount vs Hole Mount Hook”
“Slot Mount Rectangular Bar Arms”
“Slotted Upright Uses Slatwall Hooks”
“Single Prong Slotwall Bra Display“
“Micro Slot Shoe Ledge”
“Micro Slot Hook for Jewelry“
“Slotted Faux Surface”
“Hat Ledge for Slot”
“Branded Slot-Mount Hat Tray.”
“Anti-Theft Hook Used on Slotwall“
“Freestanding Slot Tower Concept“
“2011 World’s Smallest Slotwall Display Award“

For Perforated Metal resources see…
“Perforated Metal Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Perforated Metal 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

For all Sight Leak and Mitigation resources see……
“Sight Leaks Tag” for scrolling list of discussions.
“Sight Leak Mitigation Tag” for scrolling list of discussions.
“Sight Leaks Pinterest Board“ for a pictorial summary.
“Sight Leak Mitigation Pinterest Board” for a pictorial summary.
“Sight Leaks Index Page” for all resources together.

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

Oversize Loop Hook on Slot Bar

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

Loop Hooks this large with Flatback Slatwall Backplates are not seen often. Given the Flatback Faceout used at far left, I am not even sure the Loop Hook belongs with this display. The deep backplate would allow this hook to outfit Grid as well as Slatwall, with the extra overhang unnecessary on this Slotbar. But the hook itself was worthy of note so I point it out to you. See that perforated metal screen provides a “sight leak mitigation” technique. CLICK the thumbnail for an overview of the display.

For an alternate aspect of this display see…
“Slotted Upright Hosts Slotted Bar”

For other up-sized designs see…
“Giganto Hybrid Safety Loop Hook”
“Super-Duty Hybrid Loop Hook”
“Super-wide Slatwall Loop Hook”
“Bulbous Nose Loop Hook”
“Heavy-Duty Loop Hook for Hardware“
“Daisy-Chain Mystery Fixture #1“

For “Sight Leak Mitigation” strategies by Title…
“In-Store Sight Leak Plugged”
“T-Faceout for Apparel”
“Grid Backdrop for Cookware”
“Expanded Metal as Display Surface”
“Slotted Upright Hosts Slotted Bar”
“Oversize Loop Hook on Slot Bar” (This Post)

For all perforated metal see…
“Perforated Metal Creates Bin”
“Poor Display, Outstanding Fixtures”
“Perforated Pallet Rack Overlay”
“Slotted Upright Hosts Slotted Bar”
“Oversize Loop Hook on Slot Bar” (This Post)

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

For all Sight Leak and Mitigation resources see……
“Sight Leaks Tag” for scrolling list of discussions.
“Sight Leak Mitigation Tag” for scrolling list of discussions.
“Sight Leaks Pinterest Board“ for a pictorial summary.
“Sight Leak Mitigation Pinterest Board” for a pictorial summary.
“Sight Leaks Index Page” for all resources together.

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

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

 

Swag Don’t Come Cheap

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

Swag Don't Come Cheap Overview

Swag Don't Come Cheap CloseupA challenging turn of phrase: “Swag Don’t Come Cheap.” But this display was inexpensive in that the shadowbox “frames” are corrugated cardboard that can sit on shelves or hang from S-Hooks as shown. The message is provided courtesy of T-Shirt backer-boarded into the shadowbox. This solution must come from the T-Shirt manufacturer or be an investment by a multi-chain retail because I saw the same idea in several stores this season. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view.

For Shadowboxes in Retail by Title visit…
“Shadowbox Outfits Baby Clothes”
“Freestanding Shadowbox for Tees“
“Dual Shadowboxes Sell Shoes“
“Corrugated Shadowbox for Tees“
“Framed Bike is POP Presentation“

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

To research T-Shirts Merchandising concepts 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.

Weld Burns Ruin Fixture Finish

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

These weld burns were fairly consistent on Slatwire Scan Hooks throughout this store, but most noticeable on this Grid amid baseball gear. The marks were puzzling because all fixtures I am familiar with are welded first, then powdercoated, and welding burns would be covered. These appear to be welded THROUGH the powdercoat finish leaving burns atop. Or maybe they were repaired and acquired as second-hand fixtures. There was no evidence that the finish had peeled to reveal welds beneath.

For Failed Metal Retail Fixtures by Title see…
“Weld Burns Ruin Fixture Finish“
“Aluminum Boxer-Style Hook Failure”
“Misshapen Aluminum Hooks”
“Malleable Aluminum Grid Hooks”
“So Sorry. Aluminum Hook in Play”
“Faceout Failure on Slatwire”
“Failed Reverse Waterfall Hook”
“How to Avoid Frontwire Sag”

For Failed Plastic Retail Fixtures by Title see…
“Gondola Base Deck Takes a Hit”
“Label Strip Old Before Its Time“
“Plastic Grid Hooks Fail”
“Plastic Corrugated Hook Failure in POP“
“Diving Board Effect in Jewelry“
“Rare Hook Lug Failure”
“Hook Lug Failure Redux”
“Plastic Hook Innovates But Falls Short”
“Hook has Two Monkey Load Limit”
“Plastic Hooks Beyond Limits”
“Anti-Theft Fixture Failure”
“Productstop Fails Christmas Crush”
“Label Holder Wrecks Store Image”
“Sidesaddle Label Holder Fails”
“Ideas Wanted: Retail Guard Rail”

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

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

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

16 Baseball Fixtures On-Deck

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

Baseball Merchandising Fixtures in Retail

Baseball merchandising fixture terms have begun appearing on the FixtureCloseUp search radar. So to get Pre-Season off to a better start here are Baseball resources from across several years of FixturesCloseUp. Browse a detailed list of posts, a visual Pinterest Board summary, of check the list of Titles far below.

For a scrolling list of Baseball Fixture posts visit…
“Baseball Merchandising Tag”

For a visual summary without discussion see…
“Baseball Merchandising Pinterest Board“

For Baseball Bat merchandising by Title see…
“Bat Holder Sports Style”
“Slatwire Bat Holders En Masse”
“Stickball Bats in Slatwire Rack”
“Baseball Bat Holder in Plastic”
“Baseball Bat Turnstile POP Rack”
“Ambidextrous Bat Holder”
“Collectable Baseball Bat Holder as Fixture”
“Slatwire Baseball Bat Holder”
“Almost-All-Wire Bar Faceout”
“Weld Burns Ruin Fixture Finish“

For Baseball Glove fixturing by Title see…
“Baseball Glove Tray has Talker”
“Non-scarring Hook for Baseball Gloves”
“National Pastime on a Common Hook”
“Baseball Glove Pegboard Sales Psychology”
“Baseball Gloves Sold Via CrossBar” and
“Baseball Gloves on a Backbar Tray”

For Baseball Odds-n-Ends by Title…
“Baseball Glove Conditioner Retails Itself“
“Wire Backplate Basket for Baseballs“

For a related Home Run try…
“Baseball-size Display Hook Ends“

Air Jordan Logo as Display Bling

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with , ,

Nike Air Polished Logo Main

More jewelry and jewel-like than mere fixture decal, this Nike and Air Jordan “Jumpman” Logo is highly polished, edge-rounded, raised and drop-shadowed against the surface. It gleams, twinkles, and if you look closely even reflects the Mall Concourse in its polished surface. Now this is the way to personalize and brand a display. CLICK through the gallery below for various views. If ripped from the surface and hung on a chain it would make great bling in the ‘hood. Only the sharp eye land smartphone lens of FixturesCloseUp digs up fixture details like this.

For Logo Branded Fixtures by title…
“Air Jordan Logo as Display Bling“
“Hands-On Pen Promotion“
“Hermes Logo as Tile Mosaic“
“Dior Brand as In-Store Cypher“
“Great Gifts Branded Tag“
“Fendi Charm Bracelet Trunk Sale“
“Fendi Slate Crossing-the-Line”
“Brand Fire-Branded on Wood”
“Religiously Inspired Sign Holder“
“Logo Branded Productstop“
“Logo’d Canvas Cap Display“
“Champion Logo Branded Bar Hooks“
“Tory Burch Does Dayglow“
“Tory Burch Front Door Beat Down“
“Giorgio Armani Makes an Entrance”
“Links of London Reaches Out”
“Fendi Finial as Branding“
“How Fendi Mounts Hook Finials“
“Logo Branded Display Hooks“
“Logo Branded Scan Hooks“
“How Loro Piana Ties a Scarf Knot“
“Ted Baker Autographed Store Fixtures”
“Louis Vuitton Endorses a Clothes Hanger”
“Logo Branded Slot-Mount Hat Trays“
“Crosse (Not Cross) Merchandiser”
“Prada Valise Self-Display“
“Dual Over / Under Hook Design”
“Burt’s Bees Gift Pack Branding“
“Designer Names for Little People“

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

Tower-ing Power Wing

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

Tower Endcap PowerWing Combo Main

This tower-like, narrow PowerWing fits (or is) the gondola upright edge. Wing-walls do protect and enclose the display area to a degree. Long Safety Loop Hooks extend beyond the wingwalls, but the gently rounded fronts reduce threat to passersby. The slotted rear surface accepts standard Flatback Slatwall Backplates and possibly other styles. CLICK the gallery below to step through more views.

Contrast with…
“Double-Wide PowerWing”

For other narrow-space solutions see…
“Tower-ing Power Wing“
“Zigzag Backplate for Ladder Grid“
“Flip Flops Climb a Freestanding Ladder“
“Ladder-from-Grid Crossover Hook“
“Strip Merchandiser is Riveted to Cashwrap“
“Preformed Cashwrap Tabs for Gift Cards”
“3M Command Strips for Point-of-Purchase”
“Pin-Up Hook Fills New Cashwrap Need.“

For a range of PowerWing posts by Title…
“Tower-ing Power Wing“
“PowerWing Hook Hazard“
“Items Mate With PowerWing Trays“
“Double-Wide PowerWing”
“Corrugated Hook on Plastic Carrier“
“Corrugated Carrier in POP Re-Use“
“Elizabethan Pet Collar Display”
“PowerWing Sells Belts and Ties”
“Quiver PowerWing Cross Sell“
“Mike and Ike on a New Slant”
“Burt’s Bees via PowerWing“
“Gravity Feed PowerWing Play-Doh“
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Trucks”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Monkeys”

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

Flat B/P Basket for Slatwire

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty, Shelf Management Systems and tagged with , ,

Flat Backplate Wire Basket for Slatwire Main

I don’t often see multi-mount fixtures for Slatwire with Flatback Backplates (A.K.A. B/P), though single Flatback fixtures are fairly widespread. Wire Baskets with this style mount in particular seem rare. Mostly I think because Wire Basket is perfectly suited for a Wire Backplate as part of the overall manufacturing process. Why stamp out flat backplates when you have all that wire right at hand? Plus with multiple backplates a given, a flat mount does not appreciably aid stability in any fashion. CLICK the gallery below to step through various backplate views. Note that there is even a wire “Shim” between the basket and metal backplate. So why not all wire?

Compare Directly to…
“Wire B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Savvy Straight-Entry Wire Basket“

For noteworthy Wire Baskets by Title…
“Flat B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Wire B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Wire Basket Hybrid Mount Sells Plush”
“Wire as Wicker Substitute“
“Savvy Straight-Entry Wire Basket“
“Squared Wire Basket for Endcap”
“Wire Bakery Basket on Metro Shelf“
“Inclined Basket + Inclined Ramp“
“Individual Serving Wire Baskets”
“Stickball Bats in Slatwall Rack“
“Inverted Endless Basket“
“Oddly Outfitted Transport Rack“
“Sidewalk Bulk Bin for Flip Flops“
“Basket Bypasses Gondola Upright”
“Wire Basket Extender”

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

For Grey Fixtures by Title…
“Flat B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Metal T-Hook for Perfed Metal“
“Metal Butterfly Hook for Perfed Metal“
“Countersunk Perfed Metal Display Surface“
“Square-Perfed Metal Display Surface – Riveted Hook“
“Hook Slips Straight Into Slots“
“Green Grid Hosts Grey All Wire Hook“
“Re-Thinking Hook Design for Slots“
“Slot Bar Mounted over Slotwall“
“Hooks for Square Perfed Metal“
“Granite Grey Hook Not Golden Ratio”
“Compare ‘Green’ Finish Choices“
“Grey Slatwall Hook Plays Up Jewelry“

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

Wire B/P Basket for Slatwire

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Shelf Management Systems and tagged with , ,

Wire Basket for Slatwire Main 2

Wire Basket for Slatwire AuxAn All-Wire Wire Basket design elegant in its mount simplicity. The rear basket uprights extend to become the Backplate (A.K.A. B/P). The basket mounts itself, so to speak. This is a medium or even lightweight solution used here for Baseballs in bulk, but I’m sure the concept could be extended into heavy duty fixtures. CLICK the thumbnail for coloer and broader views.

Compare Directly to…
“Flat B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Savvy Straight-Entry Wire Basket“

For noteworthy Wire Baskets by Title…
“Flat B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Wire B/P Basket for Slatwire“
“Wire Basket Hybrid Mount Sells Plush”
“Wire as Wicker Substitute“
“Savvy Straight-Entry Wire Basket“
“Squared Wire Basket for Endcap”
“Wire Bakery Basket on Metro Shelf“
“Inclined Basket + Inclined Ramp“
“Individual Serving Wire Baskets”
“Stickball Bats in Slatwall Rack“
“Inverted Endless Basket“
“Oddly Outfitted Transport Rack“
“Sidewalk Bulk Bin for Flip Flops“
“Basket Bypasses Gondola Upright”
“Wire Basket Extender”

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

Neiman Marcus / Target Cross Sell

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with ,

Neiman Marcus Target Merchandising 1

Neiman Marcus Target Merchandising 2Neiman Marcus and Target? Strange bedfellows you say? Very innovative marketing and Visual Merchandising, says I. Here Neiman Marcus adds style and savior-faire while the Target bicycle adds whimsy, color and outright fun. Neither encroaches upon the other’s terrain, and both get extra visibility out of the partnership. Additionally the bicycle hints that Spring selling will soon follow the Christmas merchandising. CLICK the thumbnail for a better look at Target’s contribution.

For other Bicycle and related posts SEE…
“Neiman Marcus / Target Cross Sell” (This Post)
“Spring 2012 Bicycle Makeover”
“Wood Bicycle Window Dressing”
“Framed Bicycle Point-of-Purchase Presentation”
“Bicycle Hoist in Retail”
“Turtle Riding at the Mall”
“Bike Rack Recycled from Bicycles”
“Bicycle Playing Card Merchandiser”
“No Bike Riding in Store”

For a Pinterest Bike Board summary see…
“Bicycles in Retail“

Selling Surround-Sound Earmuffs

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

Wired Earmuffs Branding Closeup

Wired Earmuffs POP Display Overall CompIf you need earmuffs for the cold weather anyway, why not a pair with built-in speakers? Maybe Surround Sound, do you think? But the marketing challenge is how to display and sell the combination: earmuffs with sound capability. As you can see above, from shelf-edge perspective the item slooks good, but does not tell much of it’s story. CLICK the thumbnail for alternate view of the overall point-of-purchase effort. How would you visually enhance the attraction and the pitch?

Compare to…
“Selling Surround-Sound Earmuffs” (This Post)
“Bolt-down Headphone Stand“
“Headphone Head Form in Wood“

For earmuff merchandising and fixtures see…
“Selling Surround-Sound Earmuffs” (This Post)
“Earmuffs Under Glass”
“How Fendi Does Mink Earmuffs”
“Selling Earmuffs on a Cold Day”
“Winter Earmuffs on a Summer Day”
“Ugg Earmuff Armada”

For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Earmuff Fixtures and Visual Merchandising“

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

For all related Winter merchandising see…
“Selling Surround-Sound Earmuffs” (This Post)
“Winter Gloves Overflow”
“How Fendi Does Mink Earmuffs”
“Selling Earmuffs on a Cold Day”
“Winter Earmuffs on a Summer Day”
“Ugg Earmuff Armada”
“Earmuffs Under Glass“
“Selling Bikinis In The Snow”
“Corrugated Headform Cut-Out”
“Animal Cap Show-and-Tell“
“Winter Cap Gets the Finger”
“Outlandish Winter Cap Hookery“

Sleigh Show or Sleigh Sale?

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with , ,

Sleigh Show Or Sleigh Sale Main

Sleigh Show Or Sale AlternateThese heirloom sleighs were displayed at the entrance to a jewelry and small gift alcove. Did they set the seasonal theme, or are antique Christmas Gifts a trend this year? Some of you may recall that the narrow runners and high speed (on packed snow at least) made these sleds make them a bitch to steer. Probably far beyond the piloting skill of the Game-Boy-trained, spatulated-thumb current generation. Painted Ski Troop snow-camo white, a ride would appear ___ to the uninitiated casual observer. So what is your vote? Visual Merchandising or antiques on sale? CLICK the thumbnail for a broader view.

For holiday fixture posts see…
“Tiffany at Your Christmas Doorstep”
“Evergreen Fashions for Xmas”
“Plush is in for the Holidays“
“Ribbon-Tied Xmas Merchandising“
“Translucent Xmas Pegboard”
“Powering-Up Xmas Night Lights in Retail”
“iPad Counts Down to Christmas”
“Betty Boop’s Holiday Best”
“Wireback Corrugated Christmas Hook“
“No Peeking Until the Holidays”
“Productstop Fails Christmas Rush“
“Corrugated Island is Christmas Spinner Display“
“Summer Sunglasses on Christmas Sale”
“Light-Weight Christmas Multi-Hook“
“Vultures Strip Christmas Multi-Hook“
“P•O•P for Christmas or Halloween“
“Boxed Xmas Ornaments on Straight Entry Hooks“
“Mirror’s Vision of Christmas Jewelry”
“Gold vs Frankincense and Mir”
“Santa Mailbox in-Store”
“Late Even For Orthodox Christmas“
“Xmas Dress Form Flash Mob“
“Patron Saint of Store Fixtures“
“Noah’s Ark Menorah“
“Prada Shoe Menorah“
“Colorful Menorah Shortchanged“
“Hanukkah Retail Traditions“

For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Christmas and Hanukkah Fixturing Across Retail“

For white in retail hardware see…
Color: White in Retail Fixture

All FixtureCloseUp® Color Fixtures Pinterest Boards

Color: Coding in Retail
Color: Arrays in Retail Display
Color: Blue in Retail Fixtures
Color: Black in Retail Fixtures
Color: Red in Retail Fixtures
Color: White in Retail Fixture
Color: Yellow in Retail Fixtures
Color: Assorted Fixtures and Finishes in Retail

Fishing Poles Gone Fishing

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

This specialty Fishing Pole Holder was sent in by a reader looking for a source. It is a multi-unit arrangement that runs horizontally with a three-wire tray below to capture the butt end of the fishing pole which then extends above. At far right the multi-hook mounts to the horizontal perforated bar. A neat idea which would keep the poles displayed above your head. It must work because either the poles were all sold, or they themselves have gone fishing. CLICK the thumbnail for more of an overview. If you know a source please leave a comment for interested readers. For a popular non-fishing definition of “gone fishing” click the link.

For a philosophically parallel approach see…
“Item Erect at Shelf Edge“

For a possible substitutes see…
“Billiard Cue is Bi-Curious”
“Collectable Baseball Bat Holder as Fixture”

Then compare to rack layout at…
“Stickball Bats in Slatwire Racks“
“Tiki Torch Display Kaizen”
“Selling Carpets by the Crate”
“Beach Umbrella Gondola Rack“

For other areas that demands a specific rack treatment…
“Cane Fixturing Conundrum“
“Ironing Board Merchandiser“

For a Guerrilla Marketing approaches…
“Inverted Endless Basket“
“Grid Hook on Inverted Basket”
“PVC Quivers for Retail“

For slightly more remote baseball bat fixturing see…
“Bat Holder Sports Style”
“Slatwire Bat Holders En Masse”
“Stickball Bats in Slatwire Rack”
“Baseball Bat Holder in Plastic”
“Baseball Bats Tethered to Slatwire Grid“
“Slatwire Baseball Bat Holder” and
“Almost-All-Wire Bar Faceout”

For other linear sports hardware displays try…
“Crosse (Not Cross) Merchandiser for Lacrosse Sticks”
“Hot Weather Hockey Stick Sales“
“Hockey Stick Stacks Pre-Game.”
“Hockey Sticks Stack Post-Game”

For noteworthy multi-hook posts of all sorts see…
“Back Labeling a Multi-Hook with C-Channel” (This Post)
”Wiper Rack Microcosm”
“Hinge-Mount Mop Rack with Multiple Hooks”
“Auto-Feed Pusher-Hook Rack“
“Guarded ‘Boxer’ Hooks for Ties“
“Guarded Multi-Surface Multi-Hook”
“Extender with Guarded Multi-Hook”
“Designer Belts on Multi-Hook Lockdown”
“Cap Brands and Hangs Product on Multi-Hook”
“90° Degree Tip Safety Loop Multi-Hook“
“Positive-Retention 90°  Loop Multi-Hook”
“Hand-Written Prices on Scanning Multi-Hook”
“ICC’s Backstop Gravity-Feed Multi-Hooks”
“Square-Slot Multi-Hook for Socks”
“Vultures Strip Christmas Multi-Hook”
“Sidesaddle Label Holder Mount on Multi Hook”
“Extended Multi-Facing Backtag”
“Color-Coded Backtags on Multi-Hook”
“Curved Multi-Hook Array on Slatwall”
“Linear Multi-Hook for Slatwire”

Expanded Metal Flatback Hooks

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

An unusual horizontal orientation for expanded metal invites use of Flatback Slatwall Single Prong Display Hooks. Note that the expanded metal design is countersunk to give it the thickness necessary to accept Slatwal Hooks. CLICK the thumbnail for another look.

COMPARE to other expanded metal display at…
“Expanded Metal as Display Surface”
“Shoe Ledge Clings to Metal Mesh“
“Expanded Metal Hosts Flatback Hooks” (This Post)

For all unusual hole patterns and surfaces see…
“Expanded Metal Hosts Flatback Hooks” (This Post)
“Perforated Metal Creates Bin”
“Custom Perfed Gift Card Display”
“Kee Klamp Frame for Perfed Metal”
“Wide vs Narrow Attached-Back Hooks”
“Countersunk Perfed Metal Display Surface”
“Morse Code Dot-and-Dash Hook Spacing”
“One-of-a-Kind Perfed Metal Pattern”
“Structural Member Accepts Hooks“
“Expanded Metal as Display Surface”
“Articulated Metal Tag for Labels”
“Diagonal Grid with Custom Hook”
“Hook Styles for Square Perfed Metal“
“Slatwall Squares as Wall Pattern”
“Hybrid Perforated Metal Hook”
“V-Hook vs. Flat Back Hook”
“Perforated Pallet Rack Overlay”
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells”
“Poor Display, Outstanding Fixtures”
“Inventory Control Front and Rear”
“Square-Slot Multi-Hook for Socks”
“Micro-Slot Shoe Ledge”
“Shoe Ledge Clings to Metal Mesh“
“Fitflop – Store Fixture or Decor?“

For square-holed implementations see…
“Square Perforated Metal, Riveted Hook“
“Loop Hook for Square Hole”
“Hook Styles for Square Perfed Metal”

For Plastic Pegboard alternatives see…
“Plastic Panel Supplants Pegboard”
“Invisible Vertical Display”
“Label Overlap Triggers OCD”

Corrugated Headform Cut-Out

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

Need extra display space for Winter headgear? Need that it be inexpensive and not need to be stored from year to year? Corrugated headform cut-outs like this might be the answer. And one assumes shipping is cheap because they arrive KD (Knocked Down) and and slip together for easy in-store assembly. But I can’t imagine corrugated like this surviving the impact of a die-cutting press. If they are scroll-sawed, the hope of low-cost might be only a pipe dream. Still they were very different, made of “natural” material derivatives, and commanded attention. If I come back in the spring, maybe I can pick up a set to store my caps on over the Summer.  CLICK the thumbnail for an overview of the display.

Compare directly to similar wood display for hats at…
“Winter Cap Gets the Finger.”

COMPARE directly to headform core fixtures…
“Classic Millinery Faceout“
“Curved Slot-Mount Cap Displayer“
“Slatwall Hat Displayer”
“Frankenstien-Inspired Fixture.”
“Animal Cap Show-and-Tell“
“Hybrid Helmet Hook”
“Corrugated Headform Cut-Out” (This Post)

To serve up headgear via tray and ledge see…
“Deep-Dish All-Wire Hat Tray”
“Rough Cut Wood Hat Tray“
“Hat Ledge Plugs In“
“Hat Ledge for Slatwall“
“Hat Ledge for Slot“
“Slatwall or Tower Hat Tray“
“Branded Slot-Mount Hat Tray”
“Slotted Faux Surface for Cap Merchandising.”

For other means of display and fixturing see…
“Gucci Gangsta Cap Display”
“Logo’d Canvas Cap Display”
“Colorful Kangol Cap vs Slouch Hat“
“Built-in Mirror Sells Caps“
“J-Hooks Product Stop Caps“

For full-scale headforms SEE…
“How Louis Vuitton Ties a Bandana”
“Headform as Sunglass Model”
“Yayoi Kusama Bandana for Vuitton“

For a thread of three-dimensionality see…
“Corrugated Headform Cut-Out” (This Post)
“Violently Angular 3D Point-of-Purchase”
“Die-cut Heptrahedral Display“
“More Die-cut Heptrahedrals“
“Cubic Signs“
“Empty Box Sells Full Box”
“Category Defining 3D Dimensional On Shelf”
“Die-Cut Carton as 3D Signage”
“3D Point-of-Purchase Wedge“
“Tri-Corner Dimensional Point-of-Purchase”
“Violently Angular 3D Point-of-Purchase”
“In-Store Tree Grows Down From Ceiling“
“Bullseye Bodega Defines Itself.”
“3D Paper Horses Stampede”

For all related Winter merchandising see…
“Selling Surround-Sound Earmuffs”
“Winter Gloves Overflow”
“How Fendi Does Mink Earmuffs”
“Selling Earmuffs on a Cold Day”
“Winter Earmuffs on a Summer Day”
“Ugg Earmuff Armada”
“Earmuffs Under Glass“
“Selling Bikinis In The Snow”
“Corrugated Headform Cut-Out”
“Animal Cap Show-and-Tell“
“Winter Cap Gets the Finger”
“Outlandish Winter Cap Hookery“

Basketballs on Ring Hook Hoops

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

Seasons change and so do the balls on slatwall hook displays. These ring hooks can be used to display Soccer Balls, Volleyballs, Tether Balls and more as the season demands. And if you follow the links below you will see there are more than ball- and sports-based retail uses. Though seen on Slatwall, with correct wire spacing these would fit Pegboard too.

For other Ring Hook implementations see…
“Sport-Specific Sense of Place“
“Ring Hooks Display Flags“
“Candy Sales by the Bucketful“
“Basketballs on Ring Hook Hoops” (This Post)
“Shelf-Edge Quiver for Dowels.”

For a visual Pinterest Board overview see…
“Ring Hooks and Hooped Fixtures“

Browse other hook balancing acts at …
“Hockey Pucks on Hooks“
“Hooks Are Rails for Rolling Pins“
“Roll-Fed Retail Hooks”
“Soccer Balls Balance on Utility Hooks
“Flat Back Hooks on Sign Surface”
“Skateboards as Retail Shelves”
“Sport-Specific Sense of Place”
“Ice Skates Pirouette on Hooks”
“Sports Memorabilia on the Skew”
“Basketball is the Seasonal Theme“
“Hooks Are Rails for Rolling Pins“
“Balls Balanced on Utility Hooks”

To display in a radically different way try…
“55 Gallon Drum Merchandising“

Metro Shelf Aquarium Display

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

A great Metro Open Wire Shelf look that allows light and vision to penetrate massed aquarium displays. The modern minimalist look puts the aquariums center stage for purchase. You might even consider shelving like this for the fish tank at home. And as with most Open Wire displays, it sheds dust and dirt and allows easy cleaning.

For all things Metro see…
“Swing Arm for Open Wire Shelving”
“Hook Bridge as Specialty Display”
“Self-Threaded S-Hook for Endcap“
“Metro Shelf as Aquarium Display” (This Post)
“Cookware Merchandises Itself on Metro“
“Bakery Basket on Metro Shelf“
“Metro Under-shelf Hang Rod“
“Metro Cart as Welcome Wagon“
“Cookware-to-Go Cart“
“Cookware on Metro J-Hook“
“Label Holder for Metro Wire Shelf“
“Cookware Hangs from Metro“
“Label Solution for Wire Shelf Edge“
“Shelf Snake in Sheep’s Clothing“
“Locking Security Cart in Jewelry“
“Open Wire Shelf Tilts and Folds“
“Excess Shelves Store Themselves“
“Elephantine Irons Heat Up Display“
“Fixture Adjustment by Hack Saw“
“Wire Shelf Site Leak“

For a visual summary on Pinterest visit…
“Metro Open Wire Shelf Merchandising and Fixturing“

For additional wire shelf discussions see…
“Vertical or Horizontal (Open) Wire Shelves”
“Yin and Yang of Open Wire Shelves”
“Gravity Mat vs No Gravity Mat”
“Super-Duty Open Wire Shelf”
“Softgoods on Overhead Bridge”
“Bakery Shelf Label Challenge“

Rollerblade Skate Hook

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

Wire dividers make a runner for the inline wheels of this Rollerblade Skate. Wire is an easy material to work and set-up forming equipment for, so shorter run specialty fixtures like this are a possibility. I appreciated the extra dimension added by arching the C-channel Label Holder. CLICK the thumbnail for an overview of this Specialty Hook in play on Slatwall. With forethought the same Hook could mount to Pegboard as well, but I had no opportunity to try.

Compare directly to…
“Eccentric Ice Skate Hook”
“Ice Skates Pirouette on Hooks”
“Gender Tagged Ski Boot Trays“
“Rollerblade Skate Hook” (This Post)

On a slightly larger scale see…
“Skateboards Bar Mount”

For more than you wanted to know on the “C” topic try…
“Inseam Size as Visual Footnote“
“Rollerblade Skate Hook”
“Reverse Hooking A Spiral Rack”
“C-Channel Forms Shelf-Edge Tray“
“Curve Creates Store-in-Store Destination“
“Curved C-Channel and Label Strip“
“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”
“Round-Cornered C-Channel“
“Round-Cornered Gondola Shelf Cap“
“Round-Cornered Aluminum C-Channel“
“Round Cornered Island C-Channel“
“Slatwall Tray for Photo Albums.”
“Shelf-Edge Signs of Gold“
“Curved Channel Hosts Scan Hooks”
“Adjustable Shelf-Edge Tray for C-Channel“
“3-Way Sign Clip Creativity“
“Shelf-Edge Micro Flag”
“Shelf Edge Redundancy in Retail“

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