Ron Maier

Retail Storage with Slatwall

1) Retailers have used slatwall as a convenient way to store inventory for years. It is a cheap way to give you a lot of versatile storage space in small store rooms and boutiques. It’s easy to stay organized with just a few slatwall accessories. Shel... Read >

Design Children's Boutique Displays

Many people are deciding to go into business for themselves. For those interested in fashion or arts and crafts, a boutique could be just the outlet they are looking for. Children’s clothing boutiques are popular and many are successful, especially thos... Read >

Lessons in Visual Displays

Your visual displays are a very important part of running a successful boutique. Learning how to put key elements together is a valuable thing to learn if you are a boutique owner. Many people hire a professional to get started, but with a little leg wo... Read >

Custom Displays and Promotions

Creating custom displays can help you to gain an advantage over your competition. Some companies create their entire image with their displays. Promotions can also be boosted by high impact visuals that help you to communicate with your customers on man... Read >

Understanding the Customer Experience

There’s more to selling than carrying what a customer is looking for. People have a complicated labyrinth of processes that they go through before making a purchase. Understanding some of the things that a customer must feel, see and believe before they... Read >

Small Boutique Big Business

Are you frustrated with your boutique outgrowing its space? Or perhaps you feel like your business would do a lot better if you just had the room to carry the inventory that you would like to. A lot of boutique owners face the problem of little to no ex... Read >

Designing Retail Displays

Designing your own retail displays can save you money and help you to further your expertise in your field. It isn’t difficult to design your own displays, especially if you have a few guidelines to follow and the right store fixtures. Slatwall is consi... Read >

Creative Retail Display Ideas

Retail store and boutique owners and managers know the impact that effective visual displays can have on their business. If you are always on a mission to make an impression on your customers, you've come to the right place. Learn how to quickly grab th... Read >

Slatwall in your Garage

Slatwall is so versatile, that it can be used for just about anything in your garage. The garage is often a hot spot for many people. It can be really difficult to keep it organized, but with slatwall the possibilities are endless. Many people use ... Read >

Understanding the Needs and Wants of Customers

Having a deep understanding of the expectations and motivations of your customers can really give you an advantage. You may be surprised at what it takes for a person to decide to buy something. There is a deep process of affirmations that must be met b... Read >

Retail Management Start-Up Tips

Retailers running their own business, like boutique owners, need to define their target markets in order to effectively and efficiently focus their advertising, merchandising, and promotion efforts. If you don’t you could waste a lot of time and money, a... Read >

The Art of Marketing Your Boutique

We use our visual perceptions to determine value and worth of products and services. This is why marketing can truly be an art. Appealing to the visual sense is as important as your merchandise or your prices. Without good visual marketing, people don’... Read >

Boutique Layout Design Ideas

Figuring out how to layout your boutique can be a challenge. If you are a new boutique owner, chances are that you have plenty of ideas about how you want your boutique to look. Now, fitting your ideas into the space that you end up with, could be anoth... Read >

Getting Ready for Spring Inventory

Springtime brings a lot of new inventory for boutiques and retail stores. If you’re in a small space, it can be difficult to find the right spaces for your spring clothing and accessories. Bathing suits, sunglasses, and other inventory items geared towa... Read >

Visual Merchandising with Slatwall

Visual merchandising is important, especially if you run a boutique. Boutiques need to have a specific appeal in order to be successful. Otherwise, they will simply appear to be retail stores that “don’t carry much". Working on your brand image and pro... Read >