Category Archives: visual merchandising

CDW Merchants @ Global Shop 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

At Global Shop this year, which took place in Las Vegas at the end of February, we re-created a 14′ high Christmas Tree which was used as a fixture and segregated four important trends for the upcoming year. The props … Continue reading →

Posted in animal print, animals, dimensional letters, display, glitter, global shop, gold, metallics, neon, re-purpose, re-use, signage, small props, themes, things we love, Uncategorized, vintage, visual merchandising, visual prop, visuals, whimsical, white, Year of Color | 4 Comments

Mystery Window in Manhattan

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

Mystery Window Saw this on another blog but love this quirky story of a man who did his windows just to see who would respond!Visual Merchandising on a personal level. (click the above link to see more)

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Antique Props tell story at RRL & Co.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

We couldn’t help but be inspired by the Bleecker Street RRL & Co window. The whole RRL & Co concept is based on pieces that are vintage or vintage inspired, a rugged departure from the preppy chic of traditional Ralph … Continue reading →

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Madewell is looking well!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

Madewell’s windows and interiors have caught our eye recently. From their use of vintage seed packets folded into paper flowers in their Soho store window to the carefully curated interiors, their brand is on it’s way to becoming iconic. Madewell … Continue reading →

Posted in J Crew, jeans, luggage, Madewell, Mickey Drexler, paper flowers, props, vintage, visual merchandising, visual message, visual prop, visuals | 1 Comment

CDW Merchants Turns 5!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by admin

It was our 5th year anniversary today at CDW Merchants and there is a lot to celebrate! We were recently recognized in the Inc. 5000 list for 2010, were accepted into the Women’s Business National Enterprise council as a certified … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Mohawk and other excitement

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

As most of you know, our HQ is based in Evanston, IL so the Chicago Blackhawks win last night in game 6 of the Stanley Cup was BIG news. Company President, Courtney Wright’s children were so inspired by the excitement … Continue reading →

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we LOVE visual merchandising

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

and visual merchandisers – and all the many people it takes to give brands their look at a retail level. Like many things, its easy to take something for granted “from the outside”. When a shopper walks into a pleasing … Continue reading →

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Making something out of nothing…

Posted on December 14, 2009 by admin

These days visual merchandisers are being asked to do ‘more with less’. While this is not a trend we like to see (knowing the importance of valuing visual merchandising), we know it is a sign of the times. So it’s … Continue reading →

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THE ultimate merchandising job…

Posted on October 15, 2009 by admin

…begins around the world seeking great merchandise of course and Keith Johnson does just that in Man Shops Globe – a new 8 episode documentary for Sundance. We watch as Keith visits France, Turkey, South Africa and Holland among other … Continue reading →

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Look UP! (but is it good for sales?)

Posted on June 16, 2009 by admin

Seeing a lot of props and decoratives hanging from the ceiling; hands holding merchandising, oversize prize ribbons, flags, upside down flowers – there are just a few. While it does add a creative element to the store environment, if customers … Continue reading →

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