5 Simple Visual Merchandising Tips to Boost Sales

Group in Threes

As noted by the retailing experts at Shopify, grouping products and visual displays in threes can prove useful in attracting shoppers’ attention. How does this work? Well, the human brain is hard-wired to respond with a higher level of engagement with presented with asymmetrical designs. Shoppers may walk right by a window display featuring two mannequins. But if you set up this display with three mannequins, it may trigger a visceral response that forces shoppers to stop and look.

Increase Lighting

Lighting (or lack thereof) will play a direct role in your sales. Stores that are dim, dark and offer minimal lighting won’t achieve the same number of sales as stores that are well-illuminated. It’s just that simple. Survey your store’s landscape, installing additional lighting in dim areas. Lighting ideas may include track lighting, wall sconces, floor lamps, and even miniature chandeliers. Track lighting has become a popular choice among retailers, as it can be projected directly on products and visual merchandising designs.

Optimize Gridwall and Slatwall

When using gridwall or slatwall, it’s important that you adjust the pegs to maximize the available space. In order words, don’t just toss up pegs randomly and call it a day. This will have a negative impact on both the aesthetics of your store, as well as shoppers’ buying decision. A better approach is to adjust the pegs so each and every available inch of the gridwall or slatwall has a product. It may take some adjusting, but with a little bit of work you should be able to properly optimize your gridwall or slatwall.

Use Props

Don’t underestimate the power of props in your store’s displays. Effective displays are all about telling a story, and there’s no better way to accomplish this than by using props. If you’re selling swimsuits, for instance, try setting up beach towels and beach balls next to a group of mannequins.

Rotate Products

So, you’ve found the magic formula for your store’s visual merchandising displays? Even if it’s attracting new customers and boosting sales, though, you should still get into the habit of rotating new products into the display. Shoppers grow tired of seeing the same product over and over, meaning the benefits of well-designed display will begin to diminish. By rotating new products into it, you’ll keep shoppers interested and engaged, which should have a positive impact on sales.

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