FRANK FONTANA knows how to decorate on a budget, and he’s turned it into a successful career – as a Chicago-based designer, as host of HGTV’s "Design on a Dime," as a regular contributor to Oprah.com ...

Today’s food retailers are up against unique challenges. Shoppers have more options than ever for purchasing groceries and daily essentials. Plus, they’re wary of inflation and looking for ways to ...

While visual displays determine the success of most retail businesses, clothing merchants must tailor displays to match the sensibilities of their customers, taking care to advertise their products ...

When a customer has decided they are going to buy something and are now in line or actually at the point of sale for checkout, this is a great opportunity to increase your chance of gaining more sales ...

Food merchandising is an oft-overlooked component of foodservice and grocery operations, especially with c-stores, which are often regarded as a quick place to stop for gas, milk and bread, or a pack ...

Running a home décor company requires solid preparation and dedication, like any other business. The secret to drawing in customers is to present home décor items in an eye-catching manner. The skill ...

Vertical merchandising is a technique retailers use to group inventory in ways that get customers to buy more items. While the concept implies displaying items from top to bottom, or vice versa, ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

In the first feature of her new visual merchandising series, Hannah Downs from HD Visual Services talks through her top tips for getting ready for Christmas. With many people looking for gifts at this ...

Be honest, have you ever been guilty of refering your customers to the local hardware store for items they need make the equipment you've rented them work? If the answer is yes, then you need to ...