Influenced by Nature

Merrifield Garden Center, a family-owned and -operated business in northern Virginia, knows all about creative, unique displays that captivate shoppers and provide an experience for both its gift shop and garden center’s customers. Customers are... more »

Natural Inspiration

Incorporating natural products into gift and home décor displays is a sure-fire way to create strong, visually appealing statements that customers are drawn to. Many independent garden centers are enticing their customers and encouraging exploration... more »

Go Big

As seen in Holiday Shop 2022. Merchandising is a key component in generating sales — especially during the holiday shopping season! I had the opportunity to ask Michelle Sherrier from MC Design Collaboration some questions... more »

On the Table

Gathering around the table has taken on a special new meaning in the last two years. As large holiday gatherings, parties and dining out were all put on hold, consumers put extra energy and creativity... more »

Put a Bow on It!

“How you give is more important than what you give,” Tara Riceberg says. Which is fitting for the self-described “Curator of Happiness.” Riceberg’s two Hollywood stores, Tesoro Los Angeles and Tesoro Beverly Hills specialize in... more »

Storefront Makeovers

Bring on the drama — set the scene; tell a story; cue the lights — even after hours. Think of the storefront as a stage that will capture attention and draw people closer to explore... more »

Atlanta Market and LVM offer destinations for gourmet and housewares retailers

International Market Centers’ (IMC) Winter 2022 Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market offer destinations for gourmet and housewares retailers looking for trendsetting new product, category growth opportunities and business-building education. With a combined 1,000 gourmet... more »

Top 10 Display Tips

I consider myself a creative curator. Spending the last 41 years in retail, I have learned a lot about merchandising and design. Between seven years at the iconic Fred Segal to another seven years at... more »

The Art of Simple Displays

Displays are not just something we, as retailers, do to sell our products — they are our silent salespeople, telling customers our stories. We have less than three seconds to grab their attention and convince... more »

More in Store

Many of your customers have countless questions about safety and their interactions with the world around them. What is a risk, what is safe, what can I do to get back to normal while still... more »