Follow the leader? Trends in the industry!

Have you seen the latest _____? Did you get the newest _____?

Life seems to revolve around trends. We like to see, use, have the latest and newest, but as soon as too many of us have the latest and newest we are looking for the next latest and newest. At the same time there are those of us that have a preference for the tried and true.

This creates a dilemma for someone selling optical frames. Do I try to attract those looking for the latest and greatest or do I want to attract those that prefer the tried and true. How do we create a space that can appeal to those seeking the latest and newest without always having to change the space and, at the same time, maintain a space that also attracts those looking for the standards they have established and prefer.

There are several ways to approach this question. Having a space that is considered “timeless”, creating a variety of “mini” spaces, or using accessories that can be adjusted and refreshed to reflect the latest and newest.

Timeless

Some looks and the quality of certain items have created a standard of “timelessness”.  Using high quality materials and avoiding a look of clutter are two ways to create a look that will always appeal to the majority. Whether your space uses primarily shelves or rods or other types of display, if you are willing to invest in quality material and workmanship, your display will stand up to the test of time.

Mini Spaces

Within your space, the different ways and types of display can create an atmosphere that has an appeal to the different types of people that come in. The “Modular Wall Panel” system that Ennco has developed has a variety of fixtures and appearances that can be mixed and adjusted to your space in order to create a cohesive look while also incorporating several difference types of display.

Accessories

Just as you might change the look of your space to reflect the holiday or time of year, there are things you can do to change the appearance of your space and make it seem new and fresh. Moving accessories such as plants and chairs to new locations, making sure your signage and graphics are up to date, and rotating the feature displays are all simple ways to make your space new and exciting.

One of the ways that we can help is with the addition of lit graphic boxes. These can get mounted on the wall above your frame display and can enhance what is often a blank space with an attention-grabbing graphic.

For those of us looking for the latest and newest, it is always good to remember that someone has to start the trend. And, for those of us that have already established a standard, it is important to realize that even the classics can be improved and refreshed. If you have an idea or look that appeals to you, whether new or classic, and want to see it incorporated into your space, let the Ennco team help you make your idea a reality.

Shelf Magic PRESS RELEASE

A Returning Trend in Eyewear Merchandising

Redmond, WA, March 2, 2017– Ennco Display introduces two new glass shelving options to satisfy a returning trend in eyewear merchandising.  These new panel shelving systems are designed to give retailers maximum flexibility to show frames “Flat” on shelving or “Elevated” on countertop displays.  The COVE was designed to allow customers the ability to showcase their merchandise with counter displays and point of purchase materials. Ennco’s Tray Elegante, Showoff, and Angler displays are perfectly suited to maximize the number of frames shown on the deep 10” shelves the COVE series provides.  The MIRAGE was designed to create a boutique look with more shelves in a tighter array which allows for the perfect spread of horizontal minimalist frame presentation. The MIRAGE series focuses more attention on a single frame by providing a shallower profile of glass and less visible hardware.

MIRAGECOVE

Jan Ennis, President of Ennco Display, notes “Store fixturing is much like clothing styles…the methods change about every seven years. Frames held by wires, pegs, rods, panels and glass shelves have all been part of the changing style of display. Shelving is back in vogue as more point of purchase and counter displays have been made available to the industry”.

The COVE and MIRAGE shelf packages can be found on Ennco’s website and purchased directly from their new dynamic online ordering site www.ennco.com.

About Ennco Display Systems

Ennco Display Systems is a store fixture and office design company specializing in retail optical environments.  The Company’s products and services are designed to aid both individual optical practitioners as well as non-optical retailers of eyewear in creating the most effective visual presentations.  The Company’s offerings include both architectural and product design as well as the fixture and casework solutions needed to optimize customer interest and balance practical concerns.

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