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Merchandising Tour: Setting the story scene
May 7, 2012
Wall fixtures, props, mannequins, signage and product packaging are more than a mere backdrop to fantastic merchandise in any retail market. SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright Each of these items should reflect brand messaging, or one risks a confusing consumer experience. Think of choosing fixtures as setting a scene in a play.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Conveying an environmental message
Apr 25, 2012
Giving back is a positive trend in business, but such goodwill must be authentic to resonate with today’s savvy consumers. SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright looks at how United by Blue conveys its environmental push straight into its merchandising story.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Get lit!
Apr 9, 2012
The lighting industry has trained its spot on LED, but myths about the technology’s limitations remain. SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright provides an update on the latest LEDs available today to retailers.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: The power of purpose at Woolrich
Mar 21, 2012
Integrity is a powerful buzzword among Outdoor Retailer exhibitors, and what better way to tell an authentic story than by harkening back to a company’s roots. SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright takes a closer look at why Woolrich won the overall Best of Booth award at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Signage that elicits personality
Mar 5, 2012
We all know retail signage provides direction, information and education, but it’s also one of the first indicators to consumers on what experience to expect beyond the storefront doors. SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright calls out some of the signs that got it right at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
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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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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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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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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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