Posts Tagged ‘retail store fixtures’

Tuesday Tip: Folding VS Hanging

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

For retail stores that sell clothing, this may be a question that you have: Should I fold or hang clothing merchandise? Sometimes you have to go with what looks best for your display. We have made a PRO/CON list for each method. Hopefully this will help you make the best decision in your store.

Folding Pros

  • Takes up less room than hanging.
  • No Need for Hangers
  • Easy to store.

Folding Cons

  • Takes more time than hanging.
  • A whole stack can become ruined from people searching for sizes.
  • Requires upkeep throughout the day.
  • May hide sizes.

Hanging Pros

  • Keeps clothing wrinkle free.
  • Minimal upkeep throughout the day.
  • Displays the whole garment.

Hanging Cons

  • Takes up more space.
  • Some garment items need special hangers such as pants and boat neck shirts.
  • Could stretch out knit materials, distorting the shape of the garment.

We recommend using a mix of hanging and folding to add interest and variety in your store. Tier tables and shelves are optimal for folding, whereas racks and hooks are perfect for hanging. Also remember to use a hanger that will display the clothing item the best. For more information about hangers, read our previous Tuesday Tip post “How to Choose the Right Hanger for Your Retail Store.”

Friday Feature Product: Display Towers

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A store has to watch out for theft and accidents for merchandise that is small, breakable or expensive. An easy, attractive solution to showing these items is a Glass Display Tower. These towers are very practical and can add a vertical dimension to your store.

Display Towers are available in three shapes to meet the needs of your store:
·    Stretch Hexagonal Tower Cases
·    Hexagonal Tower Cases
·    Square Tower Cases

Each style is available in four different colors to match your store’s décor:
·    Maple
·    Cherry
·    Black
·    Gray

All the towers come with a frameless door that is not noticeable to customers. You also have complete control of the contents because you can keep the tower securely locked. In addition, the tower will light up the room with included lights. With the combination of glass and light, products will really shine in the tower. All glass shelves can be easily adjusted for different sized merchandise.

How do you keep small, breakable or expensive products safe?