Unit 16: Visual Merchandising

Tangible techniques: store location, design and aesthetics, store windows, transition zones, use of company/brand names, fixtures positioning, signage, promotions, odd versus even pricing, fitting rooms, packaging design, angles and sight lines, composition (vertical and horizontal), point of sale (POS) displays, in-store announcements.

Intangible techniques: atmospherics (music, mirrors, lighting), sensual environment (sight, touch, scent, taste, sound, temperature), visual effects (light, colour, texture, shape and dimension combined).

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