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Article Thumbnail The Lizard Lounge Way: Make an unforgettable first impression with these visual hooks
Jun 30, 2010
When shoppers walk through the door, make a first impression that leaves them wanting more. You need to meet, greet and, hopefully, bedazzle rather than (ye-gad!) bore customers. The merchandising experts at the Lizard Lounge retail store offer these key visual hooks to keep customers coming back again and again.
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Article Thumbnail The Lizard Lounge Way: Spring merchandising -- out with the old, in with the new
Mar 17, 2010
If you want your customers to feel good about spring and buying new products, you have to inspire them with creative merchandising in fresh, bright colors. The Lizard Lounge team has four great tips with superb visuals to help SNEWS readers navigate their way.
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Article Thumbnail The Lizard Lounge Way: Holiday clean-up brings new consumers
Jan 15, 2010
A bit of imagination and even a sense of humor can turn that post-holiday look into something special. Think of a sale as a celebration that serves as a promotion to bring in shoppers who might not have been thinking of buying...and we have five top tips to use.
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Article Thumbnail The Lizard Lounge Way: Holiday displays grab wandering eyes
Dec 16, 2009
Let’s face it, Santa has it pretty good as he gets to hear firsthand what your customers want. Merchandising cues from the Lizard Lounge Way, though, will give you an upper hand.
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Article Thumbnail The Lizard Lounge Way: Inspiring customers to 'go steady'
Oct 16, 2009
Every season calls for a fresh change -- a reason to draw customers into your store by setting a tone and highlighting trends with new styles. It's like a first date where you want to make your best impression so you get a second date…minus the whole awkward goodnight kiss thing. Ensure a lasting relationship with these tips from the merchandising mavens at the Lizard Lounge to get the season off to the right start.
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Merchandising 101 Library

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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Doctor: Boulder’s HealthStyles becomes more visually fit
Jan 9, 2012
Fitness stores might feel there is little they can do to make heavy, black and difficult-to-move equipment exciting, but there are ways to add visual interest to the fitness retail environment without a costly renovation. The SNEWS Merchandising Doctor pays a visit to HealthStyles in Boulder, Colo.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Success at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market or bust
Jan 9, 2012
You've made the investment to exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, now it’s time to make sure all your visual merchandising ducks are in a row. SNEWS brings you 10 trade show booth merchandising tips to help you maximize your Winter Market investment.
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Article Thumbnail The Merchandising Doctor gives Boulder Running Company royal sock treatment
Nov 16, 2011
Boulder Running Company (BRC), a top specialty running store located in Boulder, Colo., features gear for every level runner and needed the merchandising doctor to help it diagnose problems with its product mix and displays. The doctor is in and SNEWS has the scoop.
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Article Thumbnail The Merchandising Doctor reorganizes Hip Consignment
Sep 28, 2011
One of the big challenges in opening a store is forming a relationship with a new physical space. Even with elaborate planning and endless attention to detail, there still might be a need to call the SNEWS Merchandising Doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Doctor: Solving the dilemma of a diverse product mix
May 2, 2011
Consignment stores, where selling one-of-a-kinds in every category is business as usual, face unique merchandising challenges. Today’s consignment store stock current trends as well as designer goods priced for a pauper. That creates a merchandising challenge. Our Merchandising Doctor is in and helps Fabulous Finds solve its challenge.
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Merchandising Tour Classroom

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Article Thumbnail SNEWS® Merchandising Tour, co-sponsored by Outdoor Retailer — reserve your space today
Jan 11, 2012
Get visual at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market with a specially designed tour of booths for retailers and exhibitors alike. This tour will provide inspiration, ideas and the confidence to think "outside the box" when putting together your own displays, whether they are in store, or at a future Outdoor Retailer trade show.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Success at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market or bust
Jan 9, 2012
You've made the investment to exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, now it’s time to make sure all your visual merchandising ducks are in a row. SNEWS brings you 10 trade show booth merchandising tips to help you maximize your Winter Market investment.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
Dec 9, 2011
Show booth setup doesn't have to be stressful and time-consuming. SNEWS looks at how Nikwax and Ruff Wear simplified the process at Outdoor Retailer.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Creating visual interest with creative accessory displays
Oct 19, 2011
The varietal nature of accessory products can present a merchandising challenge, but there are ways for displays to stand out. Consider these creative ideas SNEWS spotted at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Footwear displays that creatively demonstrate function
Sep 7, 2011
Looking to move beyond a bland slatwall for your footwear displays? Here are some ideas SNEWS picked up at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market that take in mind the function of the shoe for effective merchandising.
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