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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Introduction Significance of Store Windows in Retail Retail displays evolved from the simplicity of handwritten signs strategically positioned both inside and outside stores during the 1800s. In retail, where the importance of first impressions cannot be understated, store windows become the brand frontline ambassadors.

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COVID-19: A Shot in the Arm for QR Codes at Retail

VMS

HAYWARD, CA – (November 18, 2021) – OnQ , a leading manufacturer of custom retail displays, today released results of a national survey, QR Code Consumer Use Study , which explores how shopper behavior around QR codes has evolved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. QR Code Use on the Rise.

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VMSD’s Brain Squad Sounds Off on First jobs and Lessons Learned

VMS

Yes, right out of school I was fortunate to work for a designer that had his start as a visual merchandiser for a large department store in Detroit. It’s about the customer engagement and inspiring them through great presentations of fashion and product.” – Eleanor Smith, Bloomingdale’s, Montvale, N.J.

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Retail crime: Why foiling shoplifters takes a team effort

Inside Retail

When we sought answers from LP managers, enquiring about the tactics customers engaging in theft employed, their responses were both enlightening and disheartening. However, a few participants used them to monitor store staff and identify areas to conceal or tamper with the merchandise.