Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

Merchandising in a convenience store calls for superior creativity because there are so many products competing for attention in a small footprint. With customers clamoring for CBD products, you must get them into play, but CBD brings even greater...

Visual merchandising is the art of enticing the eye. The color, shape, size, texture and arrangement of the display fixtures you use in your store all contribute to your customer’s visual experience. As retailers sometimes struggle to clearly...

Your new cannabis dispensary may be just like any other retail boutique in many ways, but not when it comes to the regulations you have to follow! There are many, they can be complex, and they are not optional. You cannot afford a misstep, and that...

It’s a work place. It’s a display space. It’s a branding element. It’s a decoration. It’s your cash wrap counter. Every retail store has at least one, though they can vary dramatically.

Now that cannabis is going mainstream in more and more states, your dispensary shouldn't hide in the shadows, or you won’t have any customers. Whether your shop serves only medicinal buyers or you also cater to those looking for recreational...

Cell phone kiosks have plenty of competition. How can you possibly stand out in that crowd to catch new customers? Few products change as rapidly as cell phones and other mobile devices, so your kiosk has to be innovative, too. It’s not enough to...

You’ve chosen an excellent location for your marijuana dispensary. You’ve selected the highest quality bud options, consumables, and an interesting array of accessories to offer your customers. You have a marketing plan to establish your brand and...

Store fixtures are necessary for any retailer. Without them, you’d have no way to display your merchandise. There are plenty of places to buy new or even used ready-made fixtures — you could even use repurposed furniture — but you’d only be "making...

You can’t attract shoppers if your store doesn’t have something different to offer. Along with carrying at least some unique-to-you merchandise, giving your entire store a distinctive look and feel reinforces your brand, and clearly sets you apart...

Every retailer worries about loss prevention, but when your merchandise is small enough to fit easily into the palm of a hand or a pocket, there is even more to worry about. Add the fact that jewelry and watches can carry very high price tags, and...