A few weeks ago we posted merchandising expert Kelsie Morrow’s presentation on window displays that she gave at the Winter 2013 Outdoor Retailer show.  We invited you to send photos of your own retail displays… and you did!  Here are one store’s displays, along with Kelsie’s comments about what was done well and where there [...]

Community events are a great way to connect with your customers! 20 very talented art students from Wilsonville High School in Portland, Oregon are showing their artwork for the month of March at the Lizard Lounge. The store held an event last Sunday for the artists and their families. Pizza and soda were served from [...]

Our resident merchandizing guru, Kelsie, has Spring on her mind.  It’s still cold, but she’s already spending her weekends camping… and thinking of ways to visually reflect the seasonal change at the Lizard Lounge in Portland, Oregon.  Inspired by the bright hues of the painted succulent pots pictured above, she began her project by coming [...]

Looking for tips to spruce up your retail space?  We’re really digging these DIY ideas from Fairbanks specialty retailer In My Element! They re-vamped their front counter with foam board and retro fabric. And they sanded, painted, and sanded their wrapping table again for an antique look. They also used mismatched cabinet handles for bit of [...]

The Lizard Lounge’s merchandising guru, Kelsie Morrow, held a clinic on window displays at the Winter 2013 Outdoor Retailer Market.  It was awesome, and lucky for the people who weren’t able to attend, she shared her presentation with us here for the benefit of all.  Enjoy the slideshow and feel free to send us photos [...]

The Mountain Store in Crested Butte, Colorado uses nature-inspired displays to keep their merchandizing fresh and region-specfic. These images are from their Fall display, but the message is timeless: Simple cues from nature work beautifully to keep your store looking great.     A new season is coming! Can you think of relevant adaptations of [...]