| Merchandising
decisions for fashion accessories and craft jewelry are a matter
of personal preference but here are a few ideas for consideration.
Don't
make the mistake of selling only the things you like or the most
exclusive items you can find.
If your goal is to turn a profit, and as a business person I'm guessing
it is, then you need to be
selling items that people will want to buy. Take a friend or a few
friends with you when you go on a
buying trip to get a broader spectrum of styles.
The
design adage "less is more" is not particularly apt when it
comes to selling fashion jewelry. Customers respond more eagerly to a
full showcase of merchandise than a minimal array of items. Fewer items
can make your display look picked over as though what is left has been
passed over by others.
Selling
begins before the customer even sets foot in your store. The store
window display is your opportunity to invoke shopper curiosity and prime
them for the goodies you have on offer. Make the most of it and be sure
to live up to the presentation when they decide to further explore
within your store.
Consider
your lighting. The lighting in a retail space can convey instant
messages about the atmosphere in the store and the quality of the
products sold. In fact lighting is probably the most important factor in
jewelry display. Properly considered lighting can make your merchandise
explode with vitality and allure. Adjust the lighting dynamics within
your retail environment to
arouse interest in certain areas and fully exploit those areas with
merchandise.
Be
approachable. Check your ego at the door. Jewelry customers are
motivated by whim, a fleeting emotional state. Encourage their impulse
and add to it’s momentum by being friendly and unpretentious. If you
create the comfortable environment for the customer to linger longer
they will hopefully find that ‘must have’ item.
Encourage
customer involvement and interaction. There is a persuasive thrill to
handling jewelry that you should exploit to its
fullest. Make the merchandise accessible and encourage the
customer to touch and try items on.
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