Ron Maier

Showing Off In Your Window Display

The art of creating a window display that stands out and grabs peoples attention is an important and valuable skill as a way to increase sales. Your window display is often your best chance to make a good first impression or even a bad one. Your window di... Read >

Closets and Their History

The closet is a place we hang our clothes and store our shoes. But the closet hasn't always been called the closet and for that matter the places we store our clothing has had other uses as well as names. Armoire - This term comes from an early French... Read >

Displaying Your Jewelry To Sell

The difference between jewelry that gets a second look or even purchased and jewelry that doesn't is often in the way it is displayed. Many jewelers overlook the importance of displaying their art correctly and feel the work will sell itself. This isn't a... Read >

Men – How Can You Care For Your Suits

Suits are not cheap, at least not suits of quality. And if you are going to invest in your suit men, you certainly want to be sure to care for it properly. A good suit should last you a long time if you take care of, and let's be honest, it may be one of ... Read >

Wax Mannequins and Wax Sculpting History

We are often amazed at how lifelike one can make a wax figurine. Some recall the number of wax museums you could visit when growing up. So what is the history of wax figurines and is wax still being used to create lifelike people? Beeswax has historica... Read >

Making Your Clothes Look Good and Last Longer

The cost of quality clothes has gone up and with the economy as it is, we all want to make sure we protect our clothes - after all, they are an investment. So what does it take to properly care for your clothing and ensure its longevity? To start, learni... Read >

Helping Keep Your Child’s Room Clutter Free

It is almost inevitable, that your child's room fills up with toys and clothes. Teaching a child to keep their things put away starts with a little help from mom or dad. So where do you start? First you will need to invest in some shelving, storage box... Read >

Stuffed Closets

Closets get full so fast today making it hard to keep our clothes looking neat, clean and fresh. Even if you are good at hanging your clothes up when you take them off it doesn't do a lot of good if you then stuff those pants into a closet where they can'... Read >

The History of the Mannequin

We have seen mannequins and heard the word, but do we know who invented them or how long they have been used? The word mannequin came from the Dutch word "maneken" which means little men. There are two accepted spelling for mannequin - "mannequin" and ... Read >

Hangers! Hangers! Hangers!

There are many different types of hangers to suit your needs. Whether you're looking to stock a major department store or your own closet, you may wonder which type of hanger will be the right choice for you. There are wooden hangers, metal hangers, plast... Read >

Crystalline Mannequins

Crystalline Mannequins are becoming more and more popular. They are easy to maintain, and keep their new appearance for longer than some other traditional mannequins. They come in a variety of colors, styles and composites that give your retail store or g... Read >

Mannequin Impact

Your investment in mannequins is truly an important one. Mannequins impact your store image as well as the money that you see coming in. Customers are intrigued by displays involving mannequins. The clever use of mannequins can entice customers to come in... Read >

Fun Hangers!

The next generation demands more than the old wire hanger. Girls today are identifying more and more with the products that they use. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Having an identity from a young age promotes self esteem and self confidence. This, o... Read >

Consumer Behavior Prediction

Staying on top of what influences your consumers' behavior can be a real help to you and your retail store. Consumer perceptions, impressions, behaviors and trends should be considered when you're setting up your store and window displays. Talk to your cu... Read >

Slatwall Display Options

Slatwall is a popular choice in retail stores for displaying items for merchandising. Slatwall can save a lot of floor space and minimize the number of floor displays that you need to utilize. Slatwall panels generally come in standard four foot by eight ... Read >