Merchandising

Windows, The Get-Started Version November/December 2011 by Tina Manzer It’s not too late to create that stop-shoppers-in-their-tracks holiday window display, or fine-tune the one you’ve got going now. Click here to read this article.

Weathering the Economic Storm March/April 2008 by Duane Schreiner Click here to read this article.

Value Versus Price: The True Cost of Toys March/April 2008 by Phil Wrzesinski Toy and baby-product retailer Phil Wrzesinski shares his formula for helping customers select the best toy for the best price. Click here to read this article.

Turnaround of Events July/August 2003 by Tina Manzer If folks are finally going to shop again, hold an event that signals them to spend their money in your store. Three retailers discuss what works best for them, for fourth quarter and throughout the year. Click here to read this article.

Turn Heads With Your Window Displays March/April 2007 by Stacy Majewicz Retailers and experts share tips for creating awesome window displays Click here to read this article.

Tried And True Or Tired And Through? March/April 2011 by Doug Fleener Click here to read this article.

Trading Tips for Summer Sales May/June 2003 Get advice on boosting your summertime business from people who have done it Click here to read this article.

Tips to Create Curb Appeal May/June 2006 by Tina Manzer Experts on store impact and exterior presentation give advice on how to make your store inviting Click here to read this article.

The Whole Package Trends in Giftwrap September/October 2010 by Anya Harris What's hot in giftwrap now and for the holidays. Click here to read this article.

The Synergy of Marketing and Graphics at FAO Schwarz January/February 2006 by Larry Ruderman, The Graphic Communications Grou Strong product displays and informative graphics move customers around the store Click here to read this article.

The Buying and Merchandising Lessons of Spielwarenmesse January/February 2009 by Richard Bendett Mighty Mind's Richard Bendett discusses the importance of stocking products that your customers can't find anywhere else Click here to read this article.

The “Crackle Factor” May/June 2012 by Rich Kizer & Georganne Bender We’ve noticed something missing in retail stores lately. Click here to read this article.

Teamwork Builds Displays May/June 2004 by Kari Anderson Click here to read this article.

Story-Time Stories March/April 2005 by Brenda Bell A storyteller, a publisher and a retailer offer advice for giving your in-store event a happy ending Click here to read this article.

Smart Solutions for Changing Times September/October 2004 by Susan E. Reynolds PR expert Susan Reynolds looks at the strategies that specialty retailers and manufacturers are using to get ahead Click here to read this article.

Retailers Share Extraordinary Ideas for Fourth Quarter September/October 2007 by Kari Anderson At the ASTRA Marketplace and Academy in Las Vegas this June, retailer and Good Toy Group Director Idanna Smith led a session called “Ready, Set, Sell.” She brought her own ideas for maximizing fourth-quarter sales, then opened the floor to the retaile Click here to read this article.

Props Add Pizzazz March/April 2004 by Kari Anderson Take a virtual tour of three independent toy stores and see what these retailers are doing right Click here to read this article.

People Who Do Windows January/February 2009 by Tina Manzer Reflections on holiday displays created by our readers Click here to read this article.

Packaging: A Tall Order in a Small Box January/February 2008 by Anya Harris Retailers share what they like best in packaging styles Click here to read this article.

New York Dolls January/February 2011 by Tina Manzer A look at Corolle Click here to read this article.

Managing Employees of All Ages January/February 2010 If you’re like most independent toy-store owners, you’re using this retail transition time to step back and look at your store with new eyes. Click here to read this article.

Looking ahead to back-to-school May/June 2002 by Sandy Ruben Click here to read this article.

Let your customers linger (and other advice on creating strong displays) January/February 2005 by Andrew Andoniadis Click here to read this article.

How to Wrap the Perfect Package July/August 2004 by Kari Anderson Retailers share their best gift-wrapping practices Click here to read this article.

How to Sell Big Stuff May/June 2005 by Kari Anderson Retailers and manufacturers share their tactics for stocking and selling large-motor toys, like ride-ons, scooters, rocking horses and tricycles Click here to read this article.

How to increase highly profitable, incremental sales March/April 2005 by Andrew Andoniadis Click here to read this article.

Happy Employees Create Happy Customers May/June 2012 by Barbara Glanz Have you ever seen a company with unhappy employees who had happy customers? Click here to read this article.

Halloween Tips to Scare Away the Competition September/October 2002 by Kari Anderson Retailer Simmie Kerman (Barston's Child's Play) and manufacturer Ann Teekell (Beastly Buddies) offer ways to keep trick-or-treaters shopping in your store Click here to read this article.

Great Restrooms Show You Care July/August 2005 by Tina Manzer Ideas to make your "necessary room" unique Click here to read this article.

Getting Back to Basics: A Store Fixturing Glossary March/April 2002 by Art King, Franklin Fixtures Getting back to basics: a store fixturing glossary Click here to read this article.

Get Kids Up, Out And Playing March/April 2011 by Tina Manzer Click here to read this article.

Five Ways To Drive Customer Conversion Rates In Your Stores September/October 2011 by Mark Ryski Click here to read this article.

FAQs of Store Fixturing January/February 2002 by Art King, Franklin Fixtures Click here to read this article.

Fabulous Fixtures: How to pick them, where to find them, and what to do when they’re past their prime. March/April 2006 by Kari Anderson Retailers share advice on getting the most out of fixtures Click here to read this article.

Every Day's a Holiday January/February 2005 by Heather Merrell Themes to use for your next great in-store event Click here to read this article.

Endcap July/August 2005 by Brenda Bell Time for a Lesson on Teacher Events Click here to read this article.

Building the Ultimate Fixture March/April 2006 by Tina Manzer Custom fixtures at the TreeHouse toy store in Buffalo, New York, reflect the owners' tastes, solve space problems and keep their store looking fresh Click here to read this article.

Best Uses for Out-of-the-Way Spaces March/April 2006 by Barbara Hummel-Hardy Click here to read this article.

Be Real: Window displays go for the authentic September/October 2002 by Tina Manzer Click here to read this article.