New Store Fixtures

Are you in the market to bring some new store fixtures into your retail store? Has it been a while since you have purchased retail store fixtures and you are wondering what is out there? The store fixture industry has exploded even in the last five years. The introduction of online shopping has forced retailers to step up their display methods to keep the attention of their customers. As a result, there have been many new standards set and inventions developed in retail display. Mannequins of some sort have become an imperative to the retail clothing industry. You will notice that virtually every store now uses them for display.

Within the large category of mannequins, there are full body realistic mannequins, abstract mannequins, mannequin torsos, mannequin forms, mannequin heads, mannequin feet, and mannequin hands. Each of these forms suits a different purpose (literally) and are almost all made from fiberglass. Hands display jewelry while heads display wigs. Full bodies sport entire outfits like tradition mannequins, while mannequin forms just show off the shape of a shirt. There are so many mannequin options to choose from.

Clothes hangers are another display fixture that multiplied their forms. Now there are thick plastic hangers, wooden coat hangers, metal hangers, specialty hangers, satin hangers, children's hangers, and hanging forms. All of these types of hangers are important to consider with the specific products of any retail store. They have become important display devices to communicate the style and value of particular garments.

Wall displays have advances tremendously, including slatwall and gridwall displays. These wall display methods provide countless accessories that can accommodate most any product. They are extremely versatile, and for this reason, are extremely useful for retail stores that have a large variety of products, such as hardware stores or electronic stores. Slatwall displays now come in a variety of colors and textures, bringing more visually appealing possibilities than in the recent past. The world of display cases, tables, and shelves has grown immensely. There is no reason why every retail store should not have the perfect showcases for their floor layout. A large selection of price ranges are also available in today's market due to the diverse materials used to build these types of display unites. It is important to really explore what is out their and pick the right displays for your establishment. It will make a huge difference in everyday work as well as customer intrigue.

These are just some of the areas that a retailer should investigate when looking to improve their display features. Still there are more innovations in retail store security, spinner racks, wire displays, wood displays, lighting, tags, and labels, to be considered. So take a look around at all of the store fixtures new innovations and set up your store to compete with today's esthetic.

: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of retail display fixtures such as slatwall displays and mannequins. For more information, please visit http://www.slstoredisplays.com