How to Display A Gift Collection

Displaying a collection of gifts to showcase their unique qualities is a sure-fire way to increase foot traffic and lead get more sales. Knowing how to arrange merchandise display cases is a skill that is easily learned and endlessly valuable, and will make your collection stand out from the others. A few tricks with arrangements, mirrors and lights can take the ordinary to something special. Read on to learn how to display a gift collection.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tables or display towers
• Boxes or bricks
• Fabrics to cover bland surfaces
• Mirrors of varying sizes
• Lights
• Cleaning cloths

1. Determine the size of the available area.

2. Choose how to make the best use of the available space by deciding whether to showcase your merchandise on spinning displays, on tables and shelves, or by using a combination of both.

3. Place your display units according to electrical needs and traffic patterns.

4. Build layers. Place sturdy boxes or bricks at various heights and cover them with luxurious fabric.

5. Arrange items attractively. Elevate smaller items to insure they do not go unnoticed.

6. Group gifts in logical order such as by theme or color.

7. Set lights to cast evenly around the space. Eliminate dark corners with mirrors and rope lights.

8. Do a visual sweep of your merchandise to insure everything is clean and shiny.

9. Wander through neighboring displays and pay attention to what you find attractive.

10. Take a fresh look at your display and merchandise. Adjust as needed and make sure the entire display area is spotless, well-lit and ready for customers.

[merle]

on 5/14/2008 thisis great but for a person that is only visual what do you suggest, i need help my merchandiser has relocated and i'm having hard time until i find someone, please help