Create displays that stand out with NeoPegs

Mills Display Retail Trends and Tips

Use NeoPegs to turn your retail display into a 3-D work of art. With these versatile and easy to use peg board accessories, you can create a spectacular display for your key products.

There’s no doubt that creative signage and attractive displays draw customers and increase sales. The latest in retail displayware, NeoPegs are a clever and long-lasting solution that helps you raise the bar for visual merchandising. NeoPegs are propriety hardware for retail peg board displays. You can use these clear accessories to build a 3D effect for signage. You can also add shelves, spirals, lighting, backgrounds and more; the possibilities are endless.

How will NeoPegs change my display?

You can create the display of your dreams

Add a new dimension to your display with the NeoPegs range. Clear or white thumb screws, brackets, stand offs, adapter clips and more hold up your banners, branding and marketing material, giving them a 3D effect. This latest in retail tech helps you break out of tired display moulds and create something truly exceptional.

They are easy for anyone to use

NeoPegs are designed to be simple to use and need no special training. These accessories can easily be put up by hand, with hand tools or power tools. You or your staff can set up marketing material, arrange POS products, or information stands. The pegs fit securely into existing slots and can be removed without damaging the peg board. Consider the Neo Peg HX/LP removal tool to make disassembly a breeze. The pegboard accessories can also be kept in place for ongoing use so it saves time and reduces labour by up to 50 percent.

NeoPegs give you endless design options

The NeoPeg range includes clear HX cap, stand off (in 50 mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm 300mm lengths), clear brackets and thumb screws, among other accessories. You can use the same accessories to create a number of new and eye-catching display opportunities – from putting up clear banners to 3D Headers and so on. It even supports irregular shapes, twists and turns to draw the eye. Even light effects are not excluded. With continuous use it won’t take you long to notice that you will be cutting down significantly on waste. Novelty in your display is everything and NeoPegs ensures you achieve at a fraction of the usual cost.

They are very cost-effective

These pegs can be used over and over again for different marketing campaigns. The baseline backing can remain in place or be changed as you like. You can layer it up with seasonal elements to suit the occasion. Pegs of different lengths are available to present your POS messaging and marketing in a fresh, unique way each time. This means you don’t have to make more investment each time you want to create an attractive display. With a little imagination, this can be achieved with a few simple accessories.

Mills Display can take your marketing presentation to the next level

Mills Display has built a reputation for providing all retail display and presentation solutions under one roof. We’re a family owned and locally based company that gives you the latest and best local and international products to choose from. This makes us the top choice for product presentation in NZ.

We’re keen on keeping up with developments in the retail display field so we can offer you the best solution for your business. The NeoPeg range is the latest tech in pegboard hardware. They offer you a simple, elegant solution to up your retail display game.

Our team gets our clients results, using our knowledge accrued from years in the industry. Get in touch with us for a friendly discussion on your retail needs or for a quote, we’re just a phone call away on 09 634 5962. You could also drop by our product showroom at 327A Neilson Street, in Penrose to see our display solutions in person.

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5 Retail Design Myths Debunked

Mills Display Retail Trends and Tips

 

Retail store design is an advanced area that continues to improve and innovate, particularly with the development of new POS and shelving products. Changes in consumer behaviour also influence retail design trends. That said, there are some myths about retail design that continue to persist. We debunk five of the most common below.

  1. More Square Metres Equals More Display Space

Not quite. There are many reasons why a simple square metre calculation doesn’t tell you exactly how much more display space you will have. The shape of the store is one of those reasons, as are the features that exist in the space.

For example, a retail unit that is square with one wall that is mostly windows will have less display space than a rectangle store with windows running along one of its shorter ends, even when both spaces offer the same number of square metres.

  1. Serving Customers as Quickly as Possible is the Key to Retail Design Success

Again, not exactly. The assumption with this myth is that because everyone is so busy, they just need to get in and out of your store as quickly as possible, having bought the item they need. There are some areas where work on improving the efficiency of your store is beneficial, including speeding up the time it takes to complete the purchase once the customer has decided what they want.

However, customers who are not in your store are not buying from you. So, instead of thinking of ways to make their experience fast, focus on improving the overall experience. The ideal situation is that customers spend a suitable amount of time in your store because they find it enjoyable and interesting.

  1. All Fixtures and Shelving Should Be Flexible

The idea behind this myth is that flexible fixtures and shelving can be easily changed according to the requirements of your business. For example, if you bring in a new product, you can easily make the adjustments you need to put that product on display.

The problem when this is taken to the extreme is it can create a shop that looks temporary, uncommitted, and even unfinished. So, don’t be afraid of more permanent shelving or fixtures where appropriate.

  1. Adding a Mirror Will Make the Store Look Bigger

Only sometimes with this one. The key is to use the right mirror and to put it in the right place. Just adding a mirror to your store without getting it right could have negative consequences, including making the shop look cluttered. The interior design principle of mirrors creating the illusion of space is sound, albeit with the caveat of proper placement.

  1. You Will Know Immediately if Your New Design is a Success

Unfortunately, this is generally not the case as there are a lot of other factors at play. For example, your new retail design could coincide with the introduction of new products, POS materials, or even a new location. All of these things will contribute to performance too. There is even a novelty factor, where there will be an initial reaction from customers that will change when the new design becomes more familiar.

Optimising Retail Design for Success

The design of your shop will contribute to its success. Good design encourages customer flow, increases sales, and can even build customer loyalty. Take care to avoid the myths above, however, when designing your store.

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Common Store Layouts All Retailers Should Understand

Mills Display Retail Trends and Tips

 

The objective of your retail store is to move products. You need to encourage customers to make a purchase using a range of different strategies and techniques, from stocking the right products to having an effective pricing strategy. The layout of your store is important too.

The layout of your store affects customer flow and helps guide people around your store. It also helps to showcase your products in the most effective way possible, and it impacts the experience of customers, i.e., do customers enjoy shopping in your store?

In many respects, deciding on the layout of your store is the first step to effective store design. Here are the most common types of store layouts that you should be aware of.

 

Grid Store Layout

This is probably the one most people will be familiar with because it is the one that supermarkets use. In other words, aisles that are parallel and largely uniform, with checkouts close to the entrance/exit. 

This layout offers a lot of advantages, particularly for retail stores with lots of different products and substantial product variation – like a supermarket. You can also guide customers through the store by putting the most commonly purchased items at the back. Grid layouts are also familiar to shoppers, and shelving solutions are commonly available.

This style of store is not very creative or interesting, however. It’s more about function than design and can lead to frustration with shoppers when used in the wrong situations.

 

Free Flow Layout

The free flow layout is a common layout in boutique stores and is often the favoured layout in shops where there isn’t much space available. There are really no rules with a free-flow design. Instead, it’s about being creative and using the space you have in the best way possible.

While it is common in small stores, it usually works best in high-end retail outlets that don’t have many products to display. It’s also good for experiential retail spaces, and where you want there to be plenty of free space.

The downsides are less space to display products, plus it can be confusing for customers. This style of layout can also have unintended consequences, where the free layout of the store leads to a lack of focus on good retail practice.

 

Spine Layout

This is where you have a single aisle running from one end of the store to the other, with products displayed on either side of the aisle. It is common in smaller spaces, particularly where there are lots of products to display.

The biggest downside is space, as it can feel cramped, particularly when the store is busy.

 

Loop or Racetrack Layouts

A store with a loop layout forces customers to follow a pre-determined route around the store. A variation of the loop is a racetrack layout, which has a more varied design but with the same principle.

This layout is often used to ensure customers pass every product as they walk through. It also presents opportunities to strategically locate promotions for maximum impact.

However, it doesn’t suit stores where people know what they want to buy before they go in, as it can cause frustration.

 

Solutions for All Store Layouts

Whatever layout you choose for your retail store, we have the products and solutions that you need. Browse our range of over 3,000 products today.

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