Retailers strategically plan aisle arrangements, signage and product placement to guide customers through their stores. Space management in retail revolves around optimizing store layout to enhance the shopping experience and boost sales. It includes deciding which products go where, how to display items to attract attention and how much shelf space each item gets. Read More...
Struggling to make your products shine in a crowded marketplace? The key to standing out might be simpler than you think — sample boards. These versatile tools are a game-changer for your marketing strategy. How can they help you captivate your audience and streamline your sales process? If you are wondering how to present your products more effectively or enhance client engagement, we are here to help. Read More...
Shopper marketing strategies are highly effective tactics that differentiate products on store shelves and increase sales and loyalty. These tactics succeed due to shopper insights — a comprehensive understanding of the motivation behind a customer's actions. Learn more about shopper insights, what they can do for your business and how to find and apply them in this guide. You'll also get valuable information about common challenges that hinder the research process and some examples of shopper insights from Great Northern Instore. Read More...
Point-of-purchase displays can be an effective marketing strategy for product manufacturers and advertisers nationwide. When customers enter stores and see well-designed displays with attractive products, they are more likely to want to purchase those items and return for more. POP displays can increase sales while being a great advertising tool for your business. Read More...
Great Northern Instore is proud to announce that we have been awarded 6 OMA Awards this year, including the prestigious Display of the Year award. Read More...
Omnichannel marketing integrates the various physical and digital channels organizations use to interact with customers. This integration creates a consistent brand experience and offers more opportunities for customer fulfillment. For example, an omnichannel marketing strategy could give customers the ability to purchase a product online, in-store or both. An omnichannel approach to marketing lets customers engage with brands on their terms, increasing customer satisfaction. Organizations can improve business by giving customers numerous options to interact with a brand. Today's customers expect companies to offer multiple purchase options. Businesses lose 10-30% of potential sales when they can not do this. Read More...
Have you landed a partnership with a retailer to feature your products? Securing retail space is a major milestone in the evolution of your brand. Once you have celebrated, it is time to focus on retail displays. These are the in-store, physical structures you will use to present and promote your brand's offerings in a way that appeals to relevant audiences and encourages them to buy. If this sounds like a daunting task, do not worry — there are display manufacturers who work with you to launch a retail display campaign program. Read More...
Getting a major retailer to sell your products is a massive achievement for any business. It gives your brand the credibility and exposure that selling direct-to-consumer cannot always offer. However, before getting your company's products into the hands of shoppers, you will need to get them into the doors of retailers. But how do you convince a retail store to distribute your company's products, and how do you entice prospective customers to buy your products once they are available in-store? The answer to these questions is simple — excellent marketing. Keep reading to maximize your company's retail potential by learning how to market your product to retailers. Read More...
Merchandising is critical to the overall success of a retail store, whether the business is brick-and-mortar or online. Retailers need proper merchandising to attract buyers. Merchandising is especially necessary for grocery stores because they house fast-moving, mostly perishable products. With strategic displays, you can push your grocery merchandising to the next level and make more sales. Considering the role merchandising plays in appealing to customers and increasing profitability, it is wise to work with award-winning industry leaders to transform the shopping experience at the store. Great Northern Instore boasts the expertise, resources and passion to help you achieve your merchandising goals. Read More...
As Gen Z ages into adulthood, they hold more buying power and cannot be ignored. Companies have spent considerable time marketing to millennials, but there is a new generation entering stores with their unique shopping habits and mindsets. Of course, while many retailers will want to continue to attract other generations, it is vital to be aware of the trends that will bring in Gen Z shoppers because they are the future and will continue to grow into a larger market segment. Ready to update your strategies for Gen Z and retail? Here is everything you need to know. Read More...
