SHELF OBSESSED

Empty shelves got you down? It can be difficult to keep a full inventory in stock these days. However, even if you're struggling with limited inventory, you don't have to make it obvious to your customers that you are. These merchandise display tips can help you make less look like more:

It can be exciting to start your own business in an independent pharmacy. You find a pharmacy location, buy or rent the real estate… and then what? The next step is the licensing process.

Ever hear of something called "color psychology"? It's an aspect of marketing and branding your products that you can use right in your store – and it doesn't necessarily have to scream your brand, either. Instead, you can use color psychology subtly to make your customers more comfortable, and increase your sales.

It is important for your retail business that you keep your supply room organized. If you don't, it can be difficult to know what you have and what you need – and that can result in lost profits. A badly organized supply room can also make it difficult to reach inventory that you need because it is blocked by other inventory in your supply room. And finally, you'll need to keep your inventory secure to prevent theft. For that, you need shelving that will protect your inventory so that it's safe and secure.

Gridwall booths are simply a way to assemble gridwall panels together. Specifically, gridwalls let you create your own freestanding pharmacy fixtures. Generally three sided, structures are put together with gridwall panels to display just about any type of merchandise or product. Within your store, you can use them to create unique semi-enclosed displays. Instead of placing them against the wall or as freestanding double-sided displays, you fashion three sided booths with three panel sections.

Gondola or retail shelving is great for most display and storage uses in your retail store or pharmacy. It is heavy-duty, sturdy, and can easily be set up and broken down to change your store layout instantly.

Store fixtures are essential to your business. You need them to store, organize, and display your merchandise. But store fixtures like gondola shelving are not just utilitarian organizers. You can actually use them to help you sell your merchandise.

If you already sell food items at your store that don't need refrigeration like candy, gum or chips, you know that they significantly contribute to your profits. But what if you're missing out on a big segment of the market by limiting yourself to room temperature foods? You could entice a whole segment of the consumer population to come to your store that doesn't already, just by selling foods that need refrigeration.

The cash register remains a staple for most businesses at check-out counters. Take a look at this overview of cash register options. What should you choose for your business?

Are you using your check-out counter space most effectively? Many business owners overlook this high-value "display real estate"; don't be one of them. That smooth countertop shouldn't be crowded with merchandise, of course, but you can use it judiciously to display small, quick-grab items. The perfect container to display this type of merchandise is the mini bin.