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1. Signing and Graphics in Wall Presentation

small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersIs the permanent, often ornamental, framing that goes around the stage in a theater. In store design it is the border, usually set against the front glass that frames the top and sides of the window and contains the display. It is used to-Accentuate the display setup behind itHide the pipes and lighting fixtures that might otherwise disturb the street-side viewers, provide a promotional or seasonal theme for the window, unify and add a dramatic and coherent quality to a group of windows that may be different in size, unrelated, or just architecturally dull. Make window opening suitable to the scale of the merchandise to be presented-

2. How are line and composition used to attract the shopper's attention?

The use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballIs the permanent, often ornamental, framing that goes around the stage in a theater. In store design it is the border, usually set against the front glass that frames the top and sides of the window and contains the display. It is used to-Accentuate the display setup behind itHide the pipes and lighting fixtures that might otherwise disturb the street-side viewers, provide a promotional or seasonal theme for the window, unify and add a dramatic and coherent quality to a group of windows that may be different in size, unrelated, or just architecturally dull. Make window opening suitable to the scale of the merchandise to be presented-

3. Boutiques

The use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Is the permanent, often ornamental, framing that goes around the stage in a theater. In store design it is the border, usually set against the front glass that frames the top and sides of the window and contains the display. It is used to-Accentuate the display setup behind itHide the pipes and lighting fixtures that might otherwise disturb the street-side viewers, provide a promotional or seasonal theme for the window, unify and add a dramatic and coherent quality to a group of windows that may be different in size, unrelated, or just architecturally dull. Make window opening suitable to the scale of the merchandise to be presented-Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

4. What is proscenia? Why would a visual merchandiser be introducing this technique into the store?

small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballIs the permanent, often ornamental, framing that goes around the stage in a theater. In store design it is the border, usually set against the front glass that frames the top and sides of the window and contains the display. It is used to-Accentuate the display setup behind itHide the pipes and lighting fixtures that might otherwise disturb the street-side viewers, provide a promotional or seasonal theme for the window, unify and add a dramatic and coherent quality to a group of windows that may be different in size, unrelated, or just architecturally dull. Make window opening suitable to the scale of the merchandise to be presented-The use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posters

5. Back Walls

Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Is the highest merchandising area. The basic idea is to make the back wall visible from the aisle or the front of the shop or area. The stocking should not be minimized or disregarded. Store planners will wash the back walls with light for added emphasis. The back wall is best used for coordinates, with top over bottom, or to create an impact for the classification of the merchandise contained within this area. Also treated in the light to dark, small to large, left to right manner of merchandising. Ideally, the back wall should be broken into coordinated grouping or color patterns to stimulate, please the eye, and alleviate the curse of uniformity and boredom. Displays can be set up on a shelf or pinned directly onto the wall in order to explain the merchandise around and below the display. Some levels are too high for the customer to reach. These visual focal points, or displays, on the heavily stocked back wall area are absolutely necessary to stress the new and the special contained within and below.small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

6. Fixturing the Accessory Department

Hats, jewelry, belts, handbags, hosiery, socks and shoes - Location should be next to dressing rooms - Separate merchandise by end use - Divide each accessory by fabrication - Divide the items by style within each fabrication - Within each style, separate the items by color group - Arrange all accessory items in straight rows, keeping items of similar length together - Present accessories as sets whenever possible;Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

7. How might we utilize an etagere?

small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballan open, multi-shelf display fixture that is most often used to show china, glass, home furnishing accessories, and small gifts. Figure 12.24Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

8. Specialty Stores

small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballlimited number of departments with smaller footprint (square-footage), more specialized in products, narrow target market - - Like a pet store with departments underneath that.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

9. How should you merchandise a Four-Way?

The use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballSigning on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersFour-Way: Usually placed just past the T-Stand, n the front of the selling area. It is used to show coordinates or special promotional merchandise. Allows four frontal views of the displayed garments. From this single fixture a customer can put together a complete ensemble of three or four pats. All the parts that are displayed go together, are grouped by color and by size, and unless a particular piece is not available on the rack in the customer's size, the customer can make his or her selection and buy it without any sales assistance.

10. Walls as Store Fixtures

Height of walls are determined by customer safety and security.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

11. How is lighting used to attract the shopper's attention?

Lighting: Effective lighting can be the jolt that catches the eye and carries it to the product. Brilliantly colored lights can command instant eye contact. A window without light is useless.small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballSigning on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

12. Dollar Stores

vary in size, 500 - 6000 square feet. All items fit into a specific price range - - not always $1 - - ex. Dollar General, Dollar TreeSigning on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

13. Coordination by color -Pivot Piece?

small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballPivot piece- the dominant item that dictates the direction for all other pieces. - Mfrs may have already solved this problem for you. - Advanced Color Coordinating - Seasonal Color SchemesSigning on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

14. Basics

bulk of the stock in any department-core merchandiseThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

15. Creating Retail Atmosphere

Includes exterior and interior - Walls, floors, windows, doors, signage, lighting, furniture, and fixturesThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

16. Key Items

17. Racetrack/Loop Layout

small specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballShoppers follow a perimeter traffic aisle with departments on the right and left of the circular, square, rectangle, or oval 'racetrack'. - Exposes shoppers to a great deal of merchandise. - Overhead directional signing and graphics are visual cuesSigning on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic postersThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

18. Outlet Stores

Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballeither stand alone stores or small stores located in outlet malls. Some are stand alone, look like parent store - ex. The Shoppes at Grand RiverThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.

19. Display in a strategic location in the store....

reflects the store's fashion image - Fashion EditorialThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posterssmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college football

20. Coordination Resources

21. Permanent Layouts

22. What makes an effective sign for customers to read?

23. Nonpermanent Layouts

24. What is the single most important display fixture?

tablessmall specialty shops featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes - - Store themed around college footballThe use of vertical, horizontal, curved, and diagonal lines can help determine effectiveness of merchandise presentation. Composition is the arrangement of different visual elements in order to achieve a unity and wholeness. When brought together effectively, line and composition lead the eye around the design of the display, through the patterns created by the mannequins and the merchandise, around the props and platforms, until the sales message is given and the scenic route is completed. The attention of the shopper is brought to the entire display as well as to each of its parts.Signing on walls - Posters can replace mannequins - Wall signs must be legible - Departmental signs. - Larger signs and graphic posters

25. What devices are used to attract the shopper's attention?

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