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What to Look for When Buying Retail Display Cases for Your Business

Posted by Kathy Heil on Jun 29, 2017 2:53:23 PM

retail display casesRetail display cases are some of the most versatile fixtures you can choose for your store. They show off products beautifully, while protecting them from theft, damage, or germs. Because there are so many design options available to you, it’s important to know what you should look for when choosing display cases for your business.

Are they right for you?

Versatile as retail showcases are, they are not appropriate for every type of merchandise or store. Whether they will work for you, and what style(s) you will want, depend on what you sell. We tend to think of jewelry for these display fixtures, but they are also excellent for displaying:

  • Small figurines to larger statuary or rock crystals
  • Fine china or glassware
  • Collectibles such as comic books or antique toys
  • Cellphones and small electronics
  • Artwork and gifts
  • Sports memorabilia
  • Scale models
  • Raw, packaged, and fresh-prepared foods and beverages that require both protection and refrigeration

Enclosed display cases don’t just “warehouse” products safely. They offer distinctive display opportunities to feature individual pieces or complementary merchandise groupings. You can even use display cases as purely decorative props or to show off one featured item next to an assorted display. And, of course, retail display cases are ideal for your cash wrap.

It's important to look at the display case features

The details you choose can enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Here at Palmer Retail Solutions, we like to say if you can dream it up, we can make it a reality. (We’re a great source of ideas, too.) Our custom-designed showcase solutions can be anything you want them to be — any size or shape, including round or angled units that allow 360browsing. Customization also strengthens branding within your store.

These are just some of the key features you’ll want to consider:

  • Showcases can be constructed out of any material, so they complement your store’s ambiance as beautifully as they accommodate your merchandise. Many retailers prefer to use acrylic instead of glass. Acrylic has all the positive characteristics of glass but it is lighter and stronger. It also comes in colors, so you can create unusually eye-catching displays as well as traditional “under glass” presentations.
  • Display cases can be simple boxes or cabinets, but they can also have built-in display drawers that make it easy to rotate merchandise. They can incorporate shelves, racks or hangers that show off merchandise behind clear front panels. They can also be outfitted with slatwall or mirrored backing.
  • Locking mechanisms provide even greater security. You can use keyed or combination locks.
  • Interior illumination adds dimension and sparkle to certain merchandise, drawing the eye to individual displays and increasing the perceived value of what’s inside. LEDs are often the best choice because they burn brightly without heat and they’re energy-efficient. They can be recessed, used in strips or as spotlights.

Anything displayed under glass (or acrylic) has a higher perceived value. So whatever the style, retail display cases will enhance your brand as well as your merchandise. And if you're looking to add them to your retail store, look no further than Palmer Retail Solutions.

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