MIDTERM Flashcards
(42 cards)
Does accent lighting create focal points in a store?
Yes
Visual merch refers to showing mercy and concepts at their best. What is the end purpose?
Making a sale
What does a closed back window do?
Has a wall. doesn’t offer a direct view to selling floor like open back would.
What is another name for facouts?
Flat bar. This is the most common used piece of hardware.
Where are round racks placed?
Back of the store, and sale section.
What do Visual Merchandisers help produce?
The different displays, departmental layouts of store, have to make sure the store is shoppable
Should there be floodlights in a focal area?
NO
Where are museum cases mostly used?
Cosmetic Department
What is institutional signing?
Return policies. Store hours
What is halogen lighting?
A type of incandescent lighting that is closest to daylight
In a free flow layout, how are fixers arranged?
In different and interesting formations to create a flow. example is club monaco
What are the 3 names that colours are grouped into?
Warm, cool, and neutral
What are some merchandise strategies used by some retailers?
Atmospherics, colour scheme, balance and rhythm of overall display, proportion
What fixture is the most important in the retail industry?
Table
What is a Planogram?
A drawing that shows how merchandise and fixtures should be placed
What is the criteria that a store planner has to consider when selecting fixtures?
Construction, Appearance, Upkeep, Use
Briefly describe each
You’re a merchandiser, its the beginning of a new season. A lot of boxes of new merchandise have just arrived. You need to mix the new and current merchandise together on the floor. What is your plan?
First create a planogram Asess the merch that is on the floor Think about fixtures Think about mannequins ( new stuff on them) Adding a new window display Signage + Lifestyle display Promos?
What is a Lifestyle graphic?
A photo of an ambassador of the store wearing product and supporting the store image. Example lulu lemon people doing yoga
Evolution of visual display from ancient time to today
Began with the open market
The rise of the middle class helped create ‘shops’
Pane glass windows were hard to see merchandise
Plate glass windows started in 1800
General Stores
The first mannequin in 1885
READ NOTES
When did window display become a recognized profession?
1920
What is a floor plan?
Birds eye view of how all fixtures and store is layed out
What is an elevation?
Like a planogram of a wall (10 foot)
looking at one wall
TEN STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL MERCHANDISING
- First Impression
- Create focal areas and use appropriate lighting
- Create a story with the display to connect with customer
- Believe in the product
- Make it easy. Merchandise items that work together to create multiple sales
- create a theme. Merchandise items that compliment each other. keep things consistent
- Strong colour stories
- Remember reactions
- Bring it to life, be unique ex: Ikea
- Make sure to always use signs that are professional. Its all in the details
Name some errors in visual display?
Too much merch Too little merch No colour story Messy Lack of attention to detail Too much going on Displays that don't get changed No theme No focal point Lack of balance