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Friday Feature Product: Shoe Store Essentials

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Along with the tips from Tuesday about how to resell shoes, carrying some shoe specific store supplies will add to the selling tactics you are already using. Consider how some of these shoe retail options can increase the profits of your store.

If you have slatwall or wire grid in your store, specially made shelves are available to fit these display materials. The slatwall shoe displays are slanted to show the front view of shoes, while keeping shoes secure. The wire grid shoe displays show the side view of shoes and are versatile options to display other small merchandise. If you do not have slatwall or wire grid, the chrome shoe merchandiser includes eight shelves which holds 60-80 pairs of shoes.

Acrylic Heel Hold Swivel Shoe Display For Slatwall- Wire Shoe Shelves Fit On Grid Shoe Merchandiser

Slatwall Shoe Display |       Wire Grid Shoe Display |       Shoe Merchandiser

Customers will thank you for having sewn bottom footlet-footies available for trying on shoes. Offered in beige for women and black for men, these economical booties will prevent inventory damage, as well as make trying on shoes easier and more comfortable for the customer. Also, a helpful instrument to have on hand is a Brannock device shoe sizer for customers who may not know their shoe size. Men’s sizers, women’s sizers and children’s sizers are available. These devices will measure the length and width of your customers’ feet to find the most accurate shoe size.

Beige Women's Footlet Women's Brannock Device Shoe Sizer

Beige Women’s Footlets |      Women’s Shoe Sizer

To really complete your shoe section, consider adding stools and mirrors that are made specially for selling shoes. The shoe fitting stool is an attractive chrome stool with black upholstery. It’s easy to move and features a rubber surfaced foot rest. Also, the shoe floor mirror is made to sit on the floor to view foot apparel with ease. The durable design is made to last and will look great for years.

Shoe Fitting Stool

Shoe Floor Mirror |         Shoe Fitting Stool

Finally, seal the deal with a plastic bag that is perfect for fitting bulky shoe boxes. These white plastic draw tape bags feature draw tape handles for convenient closing and transportation.

Plastic draw tape bags

Plastic Draw Tape Bags

If you are opening a shoe store or just want to improve your shoe section, these shoe store essentials will impress customers, as well as add comfort and ease to their shopping experience.

What kind of store supplies do you use in your shoe store or shoe section?

Tuesday Tip: How to Resell Shoes

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Selling used shoes differs a bit from selling new shoes. Instead of having one shoe on display and then several pairs of the same shoe stored in different sizes, you will have to display all your shoes at once. Here are a few tips that we recommend using when you are reselling shoes in your consignment or second hand shop.

Instead of grouping shoes by type and style, we recommend grouping them by size. Save your customers time by putting all the shoes in their size together. This way, customers can easily locate only the shoes that will fit them. We would still separate mens, womens and childrens shoes into different sections.

Just like other shoe stores, people are going to want to sit down and be comfortable when trying on shoes. Have chairs or stools in place for people to tie laces or buckle straps. Also, have mirrors close to the floor so people won’t have search for a mirror elsewhere.

Have the sizes clearly marked. Even if you have shoes sectioned by size, they are bound to get mixed up after a busy day. Make things easier on yourself and customers by placing a sticker inside of the shoe with the size and price. Also, try using stretch bands to keep the shoes together. This will keep people from walking out unnoticed, as well as keep pairs of shoes with their respected match.

Keep shoe polish on hand when used shoes come in. Sometimes they just need a good shining to make them look like new. Other things like changing out shoe laces or inserting pads in the bottom can make or break a sale.

How do you maximize sales of pre-owned shoes in your store?