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How to Best Use Slatwalls

Posted by aderby on Oct 22, 2013 8:33:28 AM

Slatwall store fixtures could be the retail solution you're looking for.

How to best use slatwalls. Slatwalls allow for product display customization.

Store fixtures offer maximum exposure to products. The types of store fixtures to choose from though can be overwhelming! Slatwall is one display solution that saves you more time, money and space than any other type of fixture on the market. A slatwall is distinguishable by its panels made with horizontal grooves that are configured to accept a variety of merchandising accessories. The panels are typically made from medium-density fiberboard (MDF), with a finish such as melamine paper pressed or laminated onto one or both sides. Grooves are then machined into the board and painted or fitted with plastic or aluminum inserts that can be moved and placed at your discretion.

There are different sizes and colors of slatwall store fixtures. A slatwall can also be referred to as a slatboard, slotwall or grooved board. No matter the name, a slatwall's primary use is to display clothes, accessories, equipments and jewelry. The different selections of slatwall store fixtures are panels, hooks, faceouts, floor fixtures, wire displays, wire baskets, wire shelves, corner forms, brochure holders, and acrylic displays. Slatwall is a common retail solution because of its great versatility! Get creative with your slatwall fixtures by following these tips.

Tips for Using Slatwall

  • Take advanage of the versatility slatwalls offer. Accommodate new arrivals by moving around the previously placed slatwall accessories. If the space is beginning to feel cramped, move your merchandise vertical. Utilize hanging bars to take advantage of the multidimensional capabilities.
  • Display items in new and interesting ways. Coordinate outfits complete with accessories in one convenient area. Product pairing suggestions can be placed together, while saving space on the floor by moving merchandise to the wall. Help the consumer realize how they can mix and match with suggestions.
  • Showcase certain products. Your display window is limited real estate, leaving room for few products to be highlighted. Enter the slatwall. Slatwalls offer you a chance to bring merchandise out of hiding to be viewed by customers. Instead of squeezing products onto racks, hang them on slatwalls to be seen by all. Items that are hung high attract an increased amount of attention, decrease risk of theft, and allow for open floor space allowing you to control inventory.
  • Rearrange using slatwall accessories. Change arrangements with the season, sales cycle, or product rotation. Keep customers coming back for more by visually intriguing them with different arrangements. Perpendicular bars alone in different lengths, allowing you to control stocking options and focus. Let slatwall options continue to inspire creative displays for your store.

If you have additional questions about store fixtures as a retail solution, connect with us on our website at www.palmerretailsolutions.com. Keep current with industry discussions and product information on Twitter: @PalmerPRS. Palmer derives great satisfaction from designing unique interactive kiosks that incorporate maximum functionality, ergonomics and offer long-lasting service. Click here to receive a USB FLASH DRIVE containing great examples of retail store design, display fixtures and mall kiosks.

Palmer Retail Solutions strives to offer our clients the absolute best combination of innovation, quality, service, and value for our diversified custom store fixtures and merchandising displays. For more information about our designs, retail fixtures, cash wraps, kiosks, or point of purchase displays, visit our website at http://www.palmerretailsolutions.com.

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