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VISUAL MERCHANDISING

Retail Store Display: In‐store Visual Merchandising ‐ Product Handling

Material adapted from Morgan, T. 2008. p g ,Visual Merchandising: Window and in‐store displays for retail. Laurence King 

Publishing. London

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Product HandlingProduct Handling

• There are numerous ways to merchandise both mid‐floor and wall fixtures, some of which are more suited to walls than mid‐floor fixtures or visa versafixtures, or visa versa. 

• Gaining knowledge of these basic principles ll lwill aid any newcomer to visual 

merchandising.  

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Colour BlockingColour BlockingU i th l f th d t t t i l i t• Using the colour of the product to create visual impact is the simplest and most fundamental way of presenting any type of merchandise. p g y yp

• From T‐shirts and towels to tins of paint and crockery, each product category can create a functional yet bold di ldisplay.

• The skill of colour blocking is by no means difficult to mastermaster. 

• This style of product handling is low‐maintenance and easy to replenish. y p

• It is often favoured by large superstores and high‐street chains and can be applied to both wall and mid‐floor fi tfixtures. 

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Horizontal MerchandisingHorizontal MerchandisingThi t l f h di i i b t it d t ll• This style of merchandising is best suited to wall fixtures. 

• Merchandise is hung or shelved in horizontal rowsMerchandise is hung or shelved in horizontal rows.• Each shelf or row of the fixture may be arranged by colour or by the same style of product item, such as a y y prow of floral T‐shirts or series of square vases. 

• Ideally, one product per row is better than several. • This style of presentation is more functional and easy to replenish. 

• It is worth noting that products placed at either the top• It is worth noting that products placed at either the top or the bottom of the fixture will not attract the same attention as those placed at eye level. 

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Vertical MerchandisingVertical Merchandising

• As with horizontal merchandising, this format uses lines of products, but this time running p gfrom top to bottom of the wall. 

• It can be used to show the different product• It can be used to show the different product options available and can be merchandised by lcolour. 

• As with the horizontal format, this style is easyAs with the horizontal format, this style is easy to replenish and functional. 

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Product BlockingProduct Blocking

Thi t l f h di i i b t d f• This style of merchandising is best used for volume merchandise. 

• Generally a fixture or wall is stocked with just• Generally, a fixture or wall is stocked with just one product category or range. 

• Product blocking shows authority and creates• Product blocking shows authority and creates impact.

• The use of this style of merchandising is logical• The use of this style of merchandising is logical for the customer because it shows the colours and sizes clearly. y

• Product‐blocked fixtures are low‐maintenance and easy to replenish. y p

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Symmetrical MerchandisingSymmetrical Merchandising

• As the name suggests, symmetrical merchandising is a style of presenting the g y p gproduct to create a mirrored effect. 

• This method is only suited to wall fixtures• This method is only suited to wall fixtures

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Chequered MerchandisingChequered Merchandising

• Chequered merchandising is effective and easy to execute on wall fixtures. y

• It relies on the use of colour to create impact. Lik h b d d l d• Like a chequer‐board, products are alternated along a length of wall.

• The overall effect should be balanced and symmetricalsymmetrical. 

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Coordniated MerchandisingCoordniated Merchandising

• Fashion or homeware category groups benefit from using this type of merchandising technique. 

• Collections or themes are grouped together to create a cohesive look.create a cohesive look. 

• A jacket would be hung with a coordinating shirt d tiand tie. 

• A couch can be displayed with a coordinated cushion, carpet, and throw, placed on or around it. 

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Displaying product collectionsDisplaying product collections

Th lt ti t di t d h di i i• The alternative to coordinated merchandising is to show collections which demonstrate the authority of the range in‐storeauthority of the range in store. 

• Instead of dispersing candles throughout the home floor coordinating them with textiles andhome floor, coordinating them with textiles and ceramics, they can all be housed together to create an authoritative selection of varying colours, sizes, styles and price points. 

• This will give customers a clear understanding of h f dl ff b l hthe range of candles on offer but leave them to make their own selection. 

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Non fashion merchandisingNon‐fashion merchandisingIf th d t b i di l d i t b t k di tl t• If the product being displayed is to be taken directly to the cash desk by the customer, the general rule is to ensure that the collection appears authoritative and ppthat there are sufficient amounts available. 

• Customers purchasing plates may require only one or a h l twhole set. 

• Exclusive, expensive items should not be duplicated or their perceived value will be diminishedtheir perceived value will be diminished. 

• Understanding the correct quantities to show depends on the selling price and the expected turnover. g p p

• Volume products can, however, be stacked high and will look appealing, especially during sale times.  

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Non fashion merchandisingNon‐fashion merchandising• F d it l b fit f VM th i d ti• Food items can also benefit from VM theories and practices. • Many types of fruit and vegetables can benefit from colour 

blocking. • Yellow, Green, and Red peppers, for instance look visually stronger 

when grouped together by their colour. • By piling their produce high, market stallholders attract customers y p g p g

by demonstrating their product authority. • The high turnover of the merchandise would not suit a minimal 

presentation, which may send a mixed message to consumers, p , y g ,telling them that the product is highly priced or that they are simply out of stock. 

• Expensive caviars and fine wines, on the other hand, would clearly p , , ybenefit from a simple presentation.

• The customer on this occasion would want to be assured that these items are rare and not available to the mass market.items are rare and not available to the mass market. 

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