Category Archives: rope

Under the Sea @ Anthropologie

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Anthropologie used several types of alternative materials to make an enchanting under water themed window. From bottle caps to corrugated cardboard to newspaper. Each detail in this window is thought of carefully and makes an impressive thought out presentation. Get … Continue reading →

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Rope Risers – Sperry @ Macy’s

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

These rope risers in Macy’s Sperry department are clever and perfect for the season. We’ve seen several ways rope can be used creatively in display and this presentation doesn’t disappoint.

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FIT students "kick it"with Keds at Lord & Taylor

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

Lord & Taylor brought the backyard indoors in their current summer windows. The windows featured Keds shoes designed by FIT students and used topiaries to merchandise the four winners of the design contest whose shoes are currently being sold at … Continue reading →

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Roping us in at Levi’s, Polo and J. Crew

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Rope is turning up all over – seen here at 3 different retailers recently in NYC. Levi’s on 59th St used rope to make curtains with hooks dangling in asymmetrical patterns. They were also shown in literal form hung like … Continue reading →

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CDW Merchants goes ‘bird watching at Global Shop 2011

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Global Shop, the retail trade show, took place in Las Vegas at the end of March and we were there for our 6th year.using a theme of birds and birdhouses, we highlighted a broad range of capabilities, including distressing techniques, … Continue reading →

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Restoration Hardware uses ‘better basics’ to promote sale

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

Here’s an idea that could not be easier but is a good way to draw attention to something as simple as a bath sale promotion while remaining brand appropriate. Restoration Hardware uses jute rope in stores as a prop. Here … Continue reading →

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Anthropologie draws customers inside with art

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin

We think this is a neat way of using the outdoor mall space to bring customers in and carry the VM message throughout the store. These rattan and rope abstract sculptures were hanging outside the store, in the window and … Continue reading →

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Levi’s "pulls" a marketing window up with props

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Here’s a trick to make a marketing window more interesting. Add a substantial frame and then hang the image in a unique way; in this case using old pulleys, rope and weighted burlap bags of sand. The added props give … Continue reading →

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I got roped in…

Posted on May 11, 2010 by admin

to these windows but was without a camera so I had to borrow photos from another blog. But I will go back as these were great. Rope macrame plant holders holding large scale paper plants. Can you stand the 70s … Continue reading →

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Sail beats Sale!

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

It’s so refreshing to see visual merchandising efforts increasing and this February we saw a lot more nods toward Spring activities than Sales. Here at Gant the nautical look inspired by sails, lines and life rings said bye (buy!) bye. … Continue reading →

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