Introduction:


The term Smart Visual Merchandising is the way in which thestores display the products electronically. The way in which you display theproducts to attract the customers and make them easy for shopping .Storedisplays have an impact on the consumer.


Visual Merchandising is all about keeping the rightmerchandise for the display and also using the space effectively. This whitepaper gives information about how Visual Merchandising is changing its shapeinto a newer version called "Smart Visual Merchandising".


Attributes of Visual Merchandising:


The fig1 depicts about various attributes of VisualMerchandising. As the title suggests Smart Visual Merchandising fig2shows how Visual Merchandising can be transformed into a smarter model.


The tools used to achieve these attributes are based oncreating the most satisfying experience for the shopper, turning web user intobuyers.


  • Store presentation and product merchandising: can be made available to the consumers by means of mannequins in different categories like Men's wear, Women's wear and Kid's wear .The way in which you visually represent any apparel product in a right fashion to clearly distinguish between the brands.



Fig1: Shows how Visual Merchandisingis implemented in most of the Retail Stores


  • Sub-element: Design a distinctive logo that communicates your mission. Not only will you use this as a storefront sign, but it could also be applied with graphics film on the floor as a welcome mat. And you can use the displays that could be printed on merchandise and point of sale signage.


The waymerchandise is displayed in show windows also has a lot to do with tantalizingthe guests into the store. Whether you have a store in the mall or on thestreet, the customer has only a few seconds to view and be attracted by yourdisplays. Your visual philosophy should replicate a billboard: make it bold,colorful, and simple. Baby shops often put one of everything into the windowand customer miss it all because they cannot focus.


Fig2: Indicates how Visual Merchandising could be transformed to Smart Visual Merchandising


Store layout


Consider alternate presentation method say Lifestyle Merchandising. With this method, diverse products like apparel, home furniture, accessories, interior design products etc., which all reflect the same theme, are displayed together in a room setting.


A good visual merchandising and store planning will play an important part. Maintaining a store presentation of desirable products that are clean, orderly, easy to find, and easy to buy will provide a great service to the people looking for something special. Good in-store signage is the important final element of store presentation and promotions. Category signage that helps to guide the customer through your store is essential. In addition, creating a professional looking graphics package that displays price and features and benefits messages clearly communicates the value of your offer.


Conclusion:


Smart Visual merchandising is just the beginning to target Indian consumer; since it involves online buying patterns of Apparel and related products which attracts consumer to retail stores and presenting merchandise in a manner that will appeal to consumers.


References:


  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_merchandising
  2. http://www.apparelmag.com/

About the Author


The author is Trainer and Consultant for Apparel Retail Management and IT.