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Big Name Line-Up: Series Part 4 of Experiential Destination

February 2, 2018 All, Series

Whether you own a big box chain or a specialty retail store, experiential destinations are the future Customers want hands-on, unique experiences — something that cannot be purchased online From... Read more

How to Profit This Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2018 All, Strategy, Trends

Valentine's Day is an important holiday that has the potential to help many retailers meet their bottom line Great marketing strategies to get customers through the door aren't enough, however, to... Read more

5 Tips for Impactful Displays

January 26, 2018 All, Series

5 Tips for Impactful Displays: Series Part III Implement These 5 Tips to Enhance Your Customer's Experience Although IKEA and Apple are prime examples of the new Town Square concept, your company... Read more

Tilt-Tops Displays Revitalize GFS Produce Program

January 22, 2018 All, Products

Product Case Study: Tilt-Tops Finding the right angle is for more than just writers, retailers need a good angle for displaying their products What better method than through the use of tilt-top... Read more

4 Pillars Series Part 2: Brand Story, Experiential Atmosphere

January 12, 2018 All, Series

Real-Life Applications of the Four Pillars It's an exciting time for brick-and-mortar stores As the whole retail experience evolves, large companies are beginning to recognize the benefits of the... Read more

Series Part 1: The Four Pillars of Experiential Retail

January 5, 2018 All, Series, Trends

The 4 Pillars of Experiential Retail In recent years, thousands of brick-and-mortar shops have closed Is the end of the line for traditional retail near It's easy to get caught up in doomsday... Read more

Upgrade by Downsizing: Retail Trends for 2018

January 3, 2018 All, Trends

Upgrade by Downsizing: Retail Trends for 2018 There is currently an overall weak retail environment in the US when compared to European and Asian markets This is due to an overcapacity of retail... Read more

The Reason Why Wood Fixtures are Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be

December 4, 2017 All, Products

Wood Displays vs SPC Recycled Plastic Displays There are various considerations when it is time to invest in outdoor product displays, including durability, aesthetics and sustainability Certainly,... Read more

The Influential Power of Children on Purchasing Behavior

October 17, 2017 All, Trends

Believe it or not, children have at least some say in as many as four out of five American household purchases Their impact tends to be especially strong on food and personal care items Kids often... Read more

The Millennial Effect on Independent Garden Centers

October 11, 2017 All, Series, Strategy

The Millennial Effect on Independent Garden Centers Independent garden centers (IGCs) face plenty of competition nowadays, especially from large chain, big box stores that sell live goods products... Read more