Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor? 1. When was the last time you painted the interior of your store? Pull out the paint swatches and determine if they’re still reflecting and celebrating your brand. 2. Is it...Read More

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor? Count the number of signs on your selling floor. How many are really necessary? Create sign categories, ie: brand (logo), department, product description, promotional, sale, directional. Create sign design guidelines...Read More

Now that autumn is here, it is a good time to think of fall cleanup, not for your lawn or garden–but for your brand.  Unless your business has changed its mission, vision and values, which often requires an entire overhaul of your brand, we’re just talking about a refresh. When was the last time you...Read More

As the year comes to a close, we look forward to the new design trends that will shape our future interiors. Trade shows have given us sneak peek into finishes and furnishings, but here is a more in depth look at what to expect according to Interior Design Magazine. 1. Designs That Prioritize the OutdoorsDesign...Read More

Even though autumn recently arrived, the winter holidays are just around the corner. Before they sneak up on us, now is a good time to start planning holiday décor for your business environment. After all, people are out and about again. Thank goodness!  So, the mission at hand is to create an inviting and engaging...Read More

Hello Retailers! Are your window displays enticing and attracting shoppers? Are your interior displays effectively capturing your customer’s attention throughout their shopping journey? This blog is an introduction to Retailworks’ tried and true strategies and tips for creating meaningful displays. Whether you’re creating a window display, an end cap display, or tabletop display, consider the...Read More

For the record, brick and mortar retail shopping is alive and doing well! People are longing to get out and about, and shopping in person is one experience they crave. If you are planning to open a retail store, understand that finding the ideal space takes time and strategy. Before you start looking — create...Read More

Visual Merchandising comes in all shapes and sizes. No matter how small, or temporary, a well displayed collection of merchandise is imperative to capturing the customer’s attention and motivating him/her to purchase. Recently, Retailworks has been working with Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI, to assist the temporary Pop-Up tenants set up their wares over 3-day...Read More

There’s no doubt that during the pandemic people have been rethinking how they use their space whether it be at their workplace, their home interior, or a workspace inside their home. If you are one of these people and need a professional to help reshape your interior, who are you going to call: an interior...Read More

There is a beautiful stretch of highway in southern Illinois as you head out of Carbondale. Highway 127 takes you through the lush rolling hills of Shawnee National Forest, dotted with exits to bike paths and scenic views, eggs for sale signs and a passing Amish buggy or two. Watch out for tortoise crossing, especially...Read More