Opening a shop for the first time is an exciting step but it can also feel overwhelming. This guide to the essential display items you need to open a store is part 2 in our Essentials guide for opening a shop.
Throughout this series we’ll walk you through each stage of setting up your shop with practical advice, checklists, and inspiration to get you trading with confidence.
We've been helping retailers for a long time, so we know a thing or two about the basic building blocks for setting up your store, whether you are a brand-new business or looking to give your store a refresh, our key accounts team created this handy check-list to help you get started:
Begin with general shop fittings in part 1 and find your next steps in part 3: Printed items, labelling and packaging.
Product display


Display plinths
Display plinths have many imporant functions in your displays! Elevate a product so that your customer's eyes are drawn towards it: use them to create depth or add height, or to high-light accessory products.


Gondolas, shelving and tables
There's a huge variety of styles, sizes and finishes to choose from for gondolas, shelving and tables, depending on your style and aesthetic.


Display stands
Ideal for displaying accessories, such as scarves, bags, shoes or jewellery, display stands are an essential tool in your arsenal.


Display pedastals, steps and blocks
From traditional acrylic display stands to more luxurious brushed metal, you can totally remerchandise and change the look of a display within seconds, through different display pedastals, steps and blocks.


Display boxes, baskets and trays
Build up a stunning display using our range of baskets, crates and cubes. Then, next week, take it down and build a new eye-catching display.
Window displays


Card holders
Card display stands might not be the most creative part of your window display or counter top displays but they are a simple way to display information or imagery, which is easy to wipe clean and more robust than printed materiaLs alone.


Poster frames
Poster frames are another simple yet essential addition for your displays! Choose from simple snap frames, to light up boxes.


Price stands
Clear and easy to read prices are the perfect way to entice customers into your store, from small price display holders and stands, to larger swing tags and price tickets.


Window Clings
Windows clings vary in material, which affects how durable or easy to remove they are. Static clings are re-usable and leave less residue, so if you are trying to save money or be more eco-friendly, then that is something to consider!
Clings are an easy way to add temporary seasonal elements to your window dressing.


Display props
Display props can involve something as simple as artifical florals, to seasonal decorations and mannequins parts such as mannequins heads, arms and legs. You'll need to think about what work's with your brand aesthetic, style and audience before deciding what props will work best in your displays.


Display thread
Add to the magic of your window display by using nylon display threads, which are transparent. Allowing your window decorations to hang seemlessly, without distracting strings. This and other window dressing supplies will make all the difference.
What's next?
Visit the check-lists we made for the other areas to consider:
Part 1: Shopfittings checklist
Part 3: Labeling and packaging checklist
Need help designing your store?
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