November 30th, 2011
In fashion, you hear about wardrobe staples or must-haves in your closet. In retail, there are a number of such visual merchandising essentials. I’d like to add red and white striped ANYTHING to the list. Case in point: this holiday display at Little Paper Lane in Mona Vale, Australia.
The red and white striped bowls fit nicely into this Christmas display, but can also be used for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, nautical displays and whimsical displays with a cartoon or circus theme. In the US, they would be brought out for 4th of July, Memorial Day and various other patriotic celebrations. Can you think of other versatile display staples?
Holiday gift idea windows for…
…girls (above) and for boys (below). Both pictures are from Fiddlesticks in San Francisco, CA, and are fun examples of December store windows without traditional holiday color schemes.
Music for your eyes!
My favorite part of this display are the music books used as place mats, but if you look closely you will see a number of unique display element examples. HiHo Home Market in Gardiner, NY has been featured in the blog before and we always look forward to what the HiHo elves come up with for the holidays!
Where do you get your display inspirations?
Many of the display ideas that I share on the blog and on the Retail Details blog facebook page, come from catalogs and websites of vendors. This charming display idea comes from the Kringle Candle Company. Staged for a photo shoot, a few simple props set the tone for a cozy display.
Bold shapes and letters catch the attention of the passersby at Roost in Salem, MA. Good lighting adds to the effectiveness of displays. I recommend checking your window lighting during the day and at night.
Planning ahead: If you are attending the gift show in Atlanta in January 2012 and would like to schedule a consultation or display tour, please email Becky at SwirlMarketing@comcast.net
~Becky
The Retail Details blog is accepting sponsors and advertising in the sidebar of the blog. Contact us for rates.
Becky Tyre is a visual merchandising consultant and the owner of the Retail Details blog at SwirlMarketing.com . Becky is the Trends Editor at GIFT SHOP Magazine. You can also join Becky for discussions about trends in retail, products and displays as one of the contributors on the GIFT SHOP Magazine facebook page.
Tags: Kringle Candle, Retail Details, Roost, store display ideas, Visual Merchandising
Posted in Christmas Displays, Holiday Displays, Holiday Windows, Store Displays, Store Windows, Uncategorized, visual merchandising, xmas displays | 1 Comment »
November 15th, 2011
We have so many wonderful holiday displays to share again this year. If you want to submit your store displays to be considered for the blog, you can email your display pictures to swirlmarketing@comcast.net
The FASHION DIVA TREE greets customers at Style in Waynesville, NC.
Are you enjoying the trend of White Christmas displays? This fabulous window display at CHANEL celebrates with a doilies motif. The dolls dressed in traditional CHANEL suits are a nice touch.
Another monochromatic display. This one uses various textures to create interest and adds drama to an all-white display.
Silver fits well with a white display theme that has a polar theme including some cute bears and a fabulous igloo prop.
A vintage Christmas at Feathernesters in Richmond, VA. The have some lovely displays in the shop and it’s rumored that you can enjoy a yummy brunch in the tea room, too!
Last, but not least are SWIRLS – one of our very FAVORITE THINGS at Retail Details (note the SwirlMarketing.com web address 
Becky has always been fond of swirls and continues to live up to her nickname as Swirl Girl!
Lots more display pictures to come, so stay tuned for many more and for bonus display ideas visit the Retail Details blog facebook page.
Stay display inspired!
~Becky
Becky Tyre is a visual merchandising consultant and the owner of the Retail Details blog at SwirlMarketing.com . Becky is also the Trends Editor at GIFT SHOP Magazine. You can join Becky for discussions about trends in retail, products and displays as one of the contributors on the GIFT SHOP Magazine facebook page.
Tags: Christmas Display, Retail Details, store display ideas
Posted in Christmas Displays, Holiday Displays, Store Windows, Uncategorized, visual merchandising, xmas displays | 3 Comments »
November 1st, 2011
Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile. ~William Cullen Bryant
As the orange transitions to gold, store displays are full of warm hues this time of year. A Day In The Country in Hendersonville, NC, mixes bronze and gold for a beautifully coordinated fall display. Bronze is very popular in home decor and fashion accessories. I expect to see it mixed with other metals in elegant Christmas displays later this year. Notice how seamlessly the metal chair is integrated into this display.
Don’t you love the bike in this fall display at French Cuff Consignment in Sacramento, CA? It has several nice compartments for displaying products. If you look closely you can see how well it is positioned among the other two display pieces without blocking the apparel display.
Sometimes, it’s all in the details. A ladder display provides height in this fall display at Dedrick’s Pharmacy and Giftsin New Paltz, NY. The display also exhibits an effective use of layering the products on the table by staggering the height of the lifts for the plate displays. The colors and patterns are arranged perfectly with just a small pop of yellow to draw customers in. This is a wonderful example of effective visual merchandising.
I notice a trend at A. Dodsons in Suffolk, VA. They love to use unusual coverings for walls and other display surfaces. Last year, they had a wall of corks and a fireplace covered entirely in candy. This year they have defined their pet area by creating a wall design comprised of dog bones. Unexpected twists are a great way to draw attention to an area of your store. If you create interesting, unique displays on a regular basis, your customers will come in looking for that next clever example. Inspire your customers with your displays.
Stay display inspired with visual merchandising examples, tips and observations on the blog and on the Retail Details Facebook Page. You can also join Becky for discussions about trends in retail, products and displays as one of the contributors on the GIFT SHOP Magazine facebook page.
Submit photos for blog consideration by emailing them to swirlmarketing(at)comcast.net
~Becky
Becky Tyre is a visual merchandising consultant and the owner of the Retail Details blog at SwirlMarketing.com . Becky is also the Trends Editor at GIFT SHOP Magazine.
Tags: Becky Tyre, GIFT SHOP Magazine, Retail Details, store display ideas, Visual Merchandising
Posted in Boutique Display, Display Ideas, Fall Display, Pet Store Display, Unique Displays, visual merchandising | 2 Comments »
October 17th, 2011
Custom fixtures. Rock on!
Steel rebar, custom welded for cd display racks. 
Stenciled, vinyl record albums double as retail signs to define the music genre areas.
Industrial tubes form the base of the cash wrap.
Custom curved counter for books, magazines and local music news.
From their website, “We’re an independent record shop and we’re independent minded. We love our home in Orlando and we want to share it with everyone, especially you! So come on by…” Park Avenue CDs. We accepted the invitation in August and wish the pictures could better capture the vibe of this great shop!
Park Ave CDs is a member of The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS). To locate an independent music store near you, see their website, http://www.cimsmusic.com/
For those who have inquired about a store display contest this year, the announcement will come soon and it’s going to be exciting!
Stay display inspired!
~Becky
Becky Tyre is a visual merchandising consultant and the owner of the Retail Details blog at SwirlMarketing.com . Becky is also the Trends Editor at GIFT SHOP Magazine.
Tags: Retail Details Blog, store display ideas, Visual Merchandising
Posted in Alternative Displays, Cash Wrap, Display Ideas, Retail Design, Retail Display, Uncategorized, Unusual Store Displays | 2 Comments »
