I own a new online collectible company. I need to make sure that nothing breaks in transit. What are some key items I need to box up my breakables? –Taylor F, Fort Wayne, In.
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I have a kids clothing store that is fun and funky! We have zebra ceilings, pink flying pigs, and a different color in each themed room. We sell a lot of hairbows that are just as wild! My question, what is a cute idea of displaying all the bows? My area to use is 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide. – Tracie, TX
You definitely have a lot of options when it comes to displaying acccessories in your store, no matter how wild the decor! If you are looking to display a large amount of hair bows all at one time, consider some different types of floor displays.
You could use 2X6 grid panel and attach legs to it so that it stands freely. Then you can attach peghooks of any size to display your bows. Another option is a rotating slatwall unit. Just attach some slatwall peghooks and you will be able to have a display that rotates for customer convenience.
There is also a rotating peg displayer that has 4 tiers where you can hang your hair bows. It rotates and is very light and portable so you can move it around to suit the changing display needs of your store. There is also a counter-top version that is perfect for those impulse buys at the check out.
You could also use swivel clips to clip the hair ribbons and bows and hang them anywhere in your store. Since your store is fun and funky, don’t be afraid to go wild with any of your displays! – Store Supply Guy
I need help re-decorating the displays for my vendor/tent shop. I’m on a budget and am thinking of adding Self-Standing Grid-Wall systems. Items must be easy to move & set-up since my store is set-up at horse shows. I am a one-person shop and I sell Spanish Flamenco Equestrian and Dance Dresses. Could these work for me? – Maura
For any retailer that is on the go and traveling to trade shows to sell their wares, grid panels and accessories are a portable and easy to use system to “set up shop” anywhere you go! Both slat-grid panels and square grid panels can be attached to legs or rolling bases to create an attractive and enticing display.
Use a combination of accessories like shelving, brackets, peghooks, waterfalls, baskets, hangrails and even lights to show off your merchandise. Dresses could be displayed attractively by using waterfall faceouts, or by using a quarter-circle hangrail attached to two panels connected into a “V” shape.
Bright colors will stand out against chrome, white or black panels, and set up and breakdown are easy. However you set up your traveling store with grid panels, use your imagination! There are thousands of combinations that are affordable and sure to help you sell your merchandise. – Store Supply Guy
A bubble wrap dispenser pack is every retailer’s best friend. It neatly pulls out of the box so you can wrap your valuables prior to transit. We all know that a broken package usually will dissuade repeat customers, so you need to protect your merchandise in transit. Other items we recommend include a nice tape gun (they really make sealing boxes extremely easier) and some clear packing tape. Rolls of brown craft paper also let you repurpose the item’s original packaging for shipping.
I find that packages look much more professional when you have a printed label with your company logo on it. You can buy fairly inexpensive label kits at any office supply store. Then usually you can merge information into the file and print off all of your labels at once. Best of all, it helps brand your new company as professional!”
Try wrapping your items in clear film prior to wrapping them in bubble wrap. The film gives your item a little extra structure and can help get a little extra cushion for the shipping process. And make sure you get multiple box sizes, not only is it cheaper to box multiple items together in one box, it is easier to track with the shipping companies.
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