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Merchandise Presentaion FIDM
Retail Visual Merchandising
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Business
Undergraduate 2
12/11/2011

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Term
Scamper Model
Definition
Substitute Combine Adapt Modify, Minify, Magnify Put to other uses Eliminate Reverse or rearrange
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Cross Merchandising
Definition
Refers to moving merchandise across traditional department or classification lines to combine elements in a single department or display
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Prototype
Definition
The original model on which later types are based
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Trends
Definition
The direction in which things like demographics, finance, and fashion are moving
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Demographics
Definition
Age, Sex, Income, Geographic location
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Lifestyles
Definition
How we live, spend out time at work, home, leisure, entertainment, etc.
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Psychographics
Definition
Attitudes, habits
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Cultural or Social Influences
Definition
Political preferences; ethnic or minority issues; and people's values, beliefs, and behaviors
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Flagship Store
Definition
Displays the highest ideals of a company's brand image. Every detail reflects the company's brand.
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Atmospherics
Definition
Anything that affects you (appeals to the 5 senses and contribute to the overall environment of a store)
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Visual Merchandising
Definition
Sales-supportive entity which impacts store design,s tore signage, departmental merchandise placement and display, store, atmospherics, and store brand image
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Mom-and-Pop Stores
Definition
Small independent retailers
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Target Market
Definition
An identified (targeted) segment of the population that research indicated is a good "fit" for a retailer's product or service offerings
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Promotional Mix
Definition
Combination of communication tools-- advertising, in-store marketing, special events, and personal selling, in addition to visual merchandising -- tells targeted customer about a store and it's merchandise
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Strip Malls
Definition
Made up of side-by-side stores with parking lots immediately outside their doors.
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Brand Image
Definition
Retailer's identity in shoppers' minds (brand merchandise, environment, reputation, and service)
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Lease Line
Definition
Marks the boundary where store space begins and a small's common area ends
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Stages in Consumer Information Processing
Definition
Exposure Attention Comprehension Agreement Retention Retrieval Consumer decision making Action taken
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Lifestyle Centers
Definition
Have an open-air configuration of at least 50,000 square feet of retail space occupied by upscale specialty store chains
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Design Strategy
Definition
Plan of action to achieve retail goals and create a welcoming place where shoppers will purchase goods and services
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Multiple Sales
Definition
Transactions in which two or more items are purchased at one time
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Design Elements
Definition
Color Texture Proportion Direction Line Shape Size Sequence Tension
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Principles of Design
Definition
Unity Harmony Balance Repetition Rhythm Emphasis Contrast Surprise
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Primary Colors
Definition
Red, Yellow, and Blue -- starting points on the color wheel
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Secondary Colors
Definition
Orange, Green, and Purple -- Formed by combining products
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Tertiary Colors
Definition
Colors that are formed by mixing primary colors with secondary colors
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Shade
Definition
The darkening of a color by the addition of black or gray
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Tints
Definition
Are the lightening of a color by adding white
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Hue
Definition
Color family- the reds, blues, browns and so on
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Intensity
Definition
Brightness, purity, and degree of saturation of a color
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Color Schemes
Definition
Ways to coordinate colors in eye-pleasing arrangements
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Monochromatic Schemes
Definition
Consists of a single color in different values and intensities
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Analogous Scheme
Definition
Consists of two or more colors that are next to each other on the color wheel
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Complementary Scheme
Definition
Consists of two colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel
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Split-Complementary Scheme
Definition
Consists of three colors-- One central color plus two colors on either side of its color wheel complement
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Double-Complementary Scheme
Definition
Consists of four colors-- two colors plus their complements
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Triadic Schemes
Definition
Consists of three colors that are equidistant from one another on the color wheel
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Functional Grouping
Definition
Merchandise is segmented according to its end use
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Branded Grouping
Definition
Merchandise from a single designer or manufacturer that is displayed together in an area set off on the selling floor
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Color Story
Definition
Color-coordinated or color keyed product grouping that shows how to use a season's trend colors
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Brights
Definition
Clearest most vivid primary color intensities
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Pastels
Definition
Colors with added white to lighten and soften their effect
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Midtones
Definition
Not bright and not pastel, just in-between values
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Jeweltones
Definition
Royal colors
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Muted/dusty
Definition
Midtones with added gray
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Earthtones
Definition
The colors of the earth; sand, rust, brown
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Neutrals
Definition
Colors that blend with every color group
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Texture
Definition
How a surface actually feels to the touch or how it appears that it might feel if touched
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Proportion
Definition
The relationship between the apparent size, mass, scale, or optical weight of two or more objects
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Optical Weight
Definition
How important, large, or heavy and object appears to be versus how much it really weighs or how large it is in actual size
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Direction
Definition
Retail terms, refers to the design element or tool that leads the shopper's eye from one place to another
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Lines
Definition
Guide the eye to a feature or linear element that sets a mood
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Shape
Definition
Standard or universally recognized spatial form like a circle or triangle that helps the viewer identify various objects
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Sequence
Definition
The particular order in which items are presented for viewing
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Tension
Definition
An arrangement of elements that causes the viewer to wonder if opposing forces will disturb balance or equilibrium in the display
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Harmony
Definition
An "artful" element, creating visible unity. A careful selection of complementary interwoven elements creates a unified while in keeping with a store's over all brand image.
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Unity
Definition
Occurs when all of the elements of a presentation combine to make a balanced, harmonious, complete whole
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Balance
Definition
An equality of optical weight and relative importance that creates a unified presentation
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Formal Balance
Definition
Occurs when two items of equal size or optical weight are equidistant from a center point
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Informal Balance
Definition
Occurs when objects are positioned in an asymmetrical arrangement where a single larger object is counterbalanced by two or more smaller objects on the other side of the center point
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Repetition
Definition
Achieved when recurring design elements like, size color, or shape in a presentation creates a special sense of visual rhythm
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Rhythm
Definition
Achieved by repetition if design elements that can create a unique sense of visual cadence or emphasis for the viewer
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Emphasis
Definition
Special focus or emphasis placed on an item to highlight it in a presentation (contrast, lighting, color, placement, repetition and so on)
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Contrast
Definition
Points up the extreme difference between objects or items
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Department Stores
Definition
Consist of many departments, each devoted to a specific category
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Specialty Store
Definition
Have a limited umber of departments or merchandise categories and generally have a smaller footprint
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Boutiques
Definition
Small specialty stores featuring assorted items that fit specific merchandising themes or appeal to a specialized clientele
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Discount Stores
Definition
Have many departments that appeal to a wide variety of customers with a wide range of products at discounted prices
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Dollar Stores
Definition
Vary in size from less than 500 square feet to 6,000 square feet. All items fit in into a specific price range
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Hypermarkets
Definition
Concepts borrowed from European retailing. Carefour, which originated in France more than 30 years ago, is the first and most famous example of this mega-merchandising concept. Several merchandising categories are housed under one very large roof-- softlines and hardlines , automotive, along with a grocery store.
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Outlet Stores
Definition
Either stand-alone stores or small stores located in outlet malls.
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Warehouse Stores
Definition
Built to house massive quantities of goods on grids of industrial shelving pallets -- offer no-frills shopping at reduced prices
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Thrift Stores
Definition
Often operated by nonprofit organizations such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army as fund-raising and employment training ventures
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Pop-Up Stores
Definition
Temporary store concepts that blend retail with event marketing. Located in vacant store spaces.
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Grid Layout
Definition
A linear design for a selling floor where fixtures are arranged to form vertical and horizontal aisles throughout the store
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Sight Line
Definition
Refers to the area a person can see from a particular vantage point-- the view at the top or the bottom of an escalator
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Free-flow Layout
Definition
Selling fixtures arranged in loosely grouped, informal, nonlinear formations to encourage browsing
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Minimal Floor Layout
Definition
Almost gallery like in its simplicity, shows small selections of handcrafted or very exclusive merchandise
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Racetrack
Definition
Exposes shoppers to a great deal of merchandise as they follow a perimeter traffic aisle with departments on the right and left of the circular, square, rectangular or oval "racetrack"
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Soft Aisle Layout
Definition
Fixtures are arranged in groups creating natural aisles without any change in the floor covering to designate a separate aisle
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Combination Floor Layout
Definition
Employs the best features of several selling floor layouts in an overall plan that suits a retailer's specific strategy
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Adjacencies
Definition
Thoughtfully planned layouts that position same "end use" products next to each other.
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Trend Areas
Definition
Feature merchandise that has been accepted by shoppers as "hot" or current fashion. Items have been purchased in depth
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Test Area
Definition
Floor space set aside to sample merchandise representing items or styles retail buyers believe will soon become popular with shoppers
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Feature Fixtures
Definition
Typically hold smaller merchandise assortments, allowing presentations of a single style (on a two-way) or a coordinate grouping (on a four-way)
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Shop
Definition
Created when similar types of merchandise are bought in depth (sufficient to fill six to ten selling fixtures) and are pulled together into one area of a department
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Basics
Definition
Make up the bulk of the stock in any department that represent it's core merchandise
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Key Item
Definition
A proven seller purchased in depth and offered at a competitive price. Can be found in trend and basic areas and in shops
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How to Sort Merchandise
Definition
End use Fabrication Style Color
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Broken
Definition
Merchandise refers to assortments with missing sizes, styles, and colors after sell down
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Price Point
Definition
The actual number used on signs to inform shoppers of prices
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Store Fixtures
Definition
-Conventional metal fixtures -Furniture Fixtures -"found objects" -Vendor Fixtures -Custom Fixtures
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