Merchandising and displays

January 19, 2008

I arrived an hour before Scuba Emporium opened to see what I notice in the store. Also, to see how the merchanndise is laid out and how stock rooms should be organized. A scuba store needs to have a definate flow for everything around. I never realized how much actually goes into setting up the store part of Scuba Emporium. I helped Patrick lay out 2 displays that looked like they needed a little work. I learned laying mirrors can help catch people's eyes and help lighten up a dark area, making it easier to check out the merchandise. I also learned to be aware of any safety hazards. Such as watching out for hooks that stick out and catch onto a customer brousing the store. You also need to be aware of theft and be sure to keep the important expensive stuff tied down. Another trick I learned was to not have any open spots when you are displaying anything. After I finished the displays, I was able to walk around and listen in on how sales are done. I never realized so much goes into having a business... and this was only a portion. I definately like setting up displays. It was a great way to start the program.

<3 Always and Forever

Mermaidsdream