Store Fixtures

Any fashion boutique owner who has wrestled with ideas on how to boost sales or struggled to give their retail environment an effective facelift needs to check out ‘Mary Queen of Shops’ on the cable channel BBC America.
Featuring fashion industry specialist Mary Portas, a fixture in the London retail fashion scene for over 20 years [...]

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‘Fast fashion’, a term frequently heard in today’s apparel industry, is an expression coined to describe a rapidly growing area of the market. So what is fast fashion and why is it such a hot trend in retailing. H & M, Forever 21 and the Spanish retailer Zara are all businesses that are reaping huge [...]

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A gloomy economy is not enough to stifle the true fashion devotee’s cravings for designer denim. Now catering into this niche market is the retail giant Gap with its range of “1969” designer jeans from Patrick Robinson. To the newly budget conscious, all needs are met; uncompromising quality, an exceptional tailored fit and an affordable [...]

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As the summer season winds down, now is the perfect time for a promotional sale. Now is the time to clear any remaining seasonal stock and revitalize sales. Summer is a dormant period for many retails, but with the prospect of autumn and the seasonal up-swing on the way, the moment has come to snap [...]

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At a glance, many retail centers still proclaim the unmistakable evidence of recession; closing sales and vacant premises are everywhere. But is it wishful thinking to believe that in spite of this there are signs of a revival?
As a Californian I equate the current situation to the effects of our perennial wildfires. These regular and [...]

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Stay abreast of prevailing trends and create frequent themed displays that focus attention on current fashions, generate interest and boost sales. Nearly all retailers plan sales around the usual holidays but you shouldn’t let a shortage of upcoming seasonal events stop you from creating your own special event sales. The most important thing in these [...]

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The average expendable income has shrunk in the wash lately – not good news for the retail industry. It is now very much a buyer’s market and rules of the game are somewhat changed. Gaining the consumers business, though never straight forward, is now complicated by additional hesitations and diminished available credit which has all [...]

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Whilst all the indicators are that sales of luxury items are taking a serious hit (and what’s more luxury than fine jewelry) the market for artisan handmade jewelry is as vigorous as ever. In fact, as a direct consequence of the current economy, there is a boom in this cottage industry as more people opt [...]

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