Retail Marketing Strategies In A Downturn or Recession
Retail strategies that work in normal times may prove ineffective, or even harmful, for a store during a downturn or recession. In a severe downturn consumer demand is depressed to the point where discounting produces little or no increase in the volume of sales. All that discounting achieves in this situation is destruction of profit…
How To Use Store Fixtures To Design A Customer-Friendly Store
Thinking about consumer psychology is essential for any retailer who wishes to increase revenues and grow their business. And store fixtures play a very important role in how people shop and how much they spend. Some interesting facts to consider about human decision making and perception in a store include: Humans have limits on cognitive…
Faux Wall Panels For Events & Exhibits
Panespol Faux Stone & Brick Wall Panels Create Authentic Sets For Stage & Tourism Exhibits Panespol is chosen by leading set designers & creative professionals for its authentic features that are realistic and durable while also being light and easy to work with. It allows museum curators and technicians to work it into their sets…
Slat Wall FAQ’s
Below are a list of the most common questions asked by purchasers of our Australian-made slatwall panels. If you have any questions, or wish to obtain a recommendation of a quality shop fitter, feel free to call our team on (07) 3861 8888, or send us an email to [email protected], and we will be happy…
Comparing The Time & Labour Cost Of Installing Slat Wall Versus Ox Slatwall Gondolas
The availability of skilled labour for shop fitting in Australia is currently under pressure from a surge in inflation, high demand for building & construction services and the lowest unemployment levels since the 1970’s. This difficulty in finding skilled tradespeople can make meeting time frames for fit-outs & retail store rollouts more challenging. Delivering Faster…
The Difference Between High-Quality Slat Wall & Low-Quality Slat Wall
Many companies claim to sell high-quality slat wall but how does a retail store owner or shop fitter know? Our team have seen many cases of buyers believing the claims of cheap imported slat wall being equivalent quality only to end up with a costly repair or replacement bill when the slat wall fails. Here…
Slat Wall or Slat Wall Gondolas – Which To Choose For Your Retail Design?
Advanced Display Systems is one of the only slat wall and retail gondola manufacturers in Australia with the ability to incorporate custom-made slatwall into their Gondola Shelving systems. This enables the functional versatility of slat wall to be achieved in a modular, free-standing system that does not need to be drilled and screwed into the…
How To Repair Broken Slat Wall
Repairing slat wall installed in a retail store is a costly and sometimes complex exercise. Typical ways slat wall will fail is through rupturing of the board, distortion of the extrusions that run through the groove in the slatwall, or both. The bad news is in many cases repairs won’t be effective and the only…
How much weight can slatwall hold?
As suppliers of slatwall in Brisbane, we know all there is to know about slatwall and other retail wall display systems. If you’re considering a new system for wall display or looking to fit-out a new premises, then slatwall is the perfect choice. How much weight can slatwall hold? There are a few aspects that…
Can You Paint Slatwall?
Slatwall is a versatile and inexpensive option for shop displays and shelving, that’s why it’s one of the most popular choices for shop fitouts. You can slot in a vast array of slatwall display accessories, from shelf brackets, straight or sloping hanger arms, hat, cap and ball arms, wire baskets, or acrylic, glass and melamine…
How to Make a Faux Wood Panel Feature Wall
Feature or accent walls are a simple and quick way to add a unique design highlight to a room and liven up the space. They are a high impact but relatively inexpensive way to create visual interest without completely overhauling the entire room. One of the easiest way to create a timber feature wall is…
4 DIY Ideas For Your Retail Store Displays
Fitting out your retail store presents you with endless possibilities, but with all the shop fittings in front of you it can get overwhelming. If you’re having trouble finding a skilled tradesperson then DIY retail store displays are the perfect option for you. Take a look at how easy it can be with these display…
4 Space-Saving Tips For Garage Storage Systems
Whether you want to give your garage a clean-out or you want to maximise on space, having an effective storage system is the perfect way to bring order to your garage. It doesn’t matter if you use your garage to store tools and appliances, or as an extension of your household storage, keeping the space…
6 Tips For Effective Commercial Display Systems
People are highly visual in nature. This fact is particularly important if you’re running a physical store. One of the main reasons people visit stores and shop offline is so that they can see items in person and test them or try them on. This is why commercial displays are a key part of any…
How To Hang Pictures With A Wire Hanging System
Do you need to hang pictures or other display items in your business or commercial space? A wire hanging system offers a creative and versatile option, and can become a stand-out feature in your space. Instead of having set screw locations in the wall, wire hanging systems allow you to organise and rearrange your picture…
7 Benefits Of Using Decorative Stone, Brick & Concrete-Look Wall Panels
A stone, brick or concrete-look feature wall can be a great way to add atmosphere to a room, restaurant or retail store. However, the cost of materials, the availability of specialist trades-people, the hassles and mess of construction and the structural reinforcement requirements can all rule out the use of real stone, brick and concrete.…
How To Choose The Best Retail Shelving For You
If you’re fitting out a new retail space or looking to give your shop an overhaul, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of shelving options available. Brick-and-mortar retail stores require a specific set of strategies and visual merchandising tactics, and this is where product displays come into play. Whether you have a specialty…
Alternatives To Basic Metal Clothing Racks In Australia?
If you’re fitting out a shop or retail space, one of the most important things you’ll need to think about is your product displays. Making your products stand out and attract customers is key to making sales. Clothing retailers will know that their displays play a big part in success. The way customers see and…
How To Display Clothes On A Wall
Are you fitting out your retail space or clothing store and unsure what kind of system to use? If you’re wondering how to display clothes on a wall and you want to create a sleek, appealing display, then a wall system is your best choice. There are many options available for wall display systems. It…
What is Melamine Retail Shelving?
Melamine retail shelves are a great, cost effective shelving option and offer a neat and sleek design aesthetic. The major advantage of melamine (laminate) is that is available in a huge range of colours from suppliers such as Polytec, Laminex and Formica so it can be easily colour matched to your slat wall, counters or…
Why Is Branded Merchandise Important?
Branded merchandise isn’t exclusively for big and already well-known brands. It’s a great way for businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes to share their brand with customers and fans, as well as being a great tool to promote brand awareness. What does branded merchandise mean? What exactly is branded merchandise? It starts by…
Why Choose Slatwall As Part Of Your Store Design & Visual Merchandising?
Slatwall is a retail display wall system which features panels manufactured with horizontal grooves cut out and a fitted with a ‘T-Extrusion’ channel. It can also be known as slatted wall, slat wall, grooved paneling and slot wall. Slatwall is attached to walls or units so a range of retail accessories can be hung or…
What is fake wood panelling on walls called?
You may have seen imitation decorative wood panelling while scrolling through interior design images on Pinterest or Instagram and marveled at how realistic it is & how beautiful they can make a space look. Examples of products that match these terms are our Panespol faux wood wall panels or Swiftbatten Timber Batten wall panels. Benefits…
Where can you buy faux brick wall panels?
Are you in love with the exposed-brick look, but live in a place that doesn’t have them? You may have found yourself googling “where can I buy faux brick wall panels”, searching for an answer to your design dilemma! Advanced Display Systems make decorative brick wall panelling, so you can get the indoor aesthetic of…
Durabric Faux Brick Wall Panel Alternative
The Difference Between Panespol Faux Brick & Durabric Fake Brick Wall Panels Panespol faux brick, stone, slate and concrete-look wall panels offer an alternative to Durabric. Panespol panels have fire certification to Australian standards and over amazingly realistic textures that are virtually indistinguishable from real brick. Our brick cladding, stone wall panels, slate and concrete…
Can you put faux wall panelling on the ceiling?
You might have seen a wall panel that fits your homes’ aesthetic and wondered if you can install it onto your ceiling rather than on a wall. The answer is generally ‘yes’ but it depends on a number of factors. As a general rule when using faux wall panels on a ceiling we suggest they…
3 Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs in the Workplace
Keeping your workplace infection-free should be one of the top concerns for employers to date. Helping protect your employees from possible infection caused by coughing, sneezing and spitting in shops, medical practices or offices is imperative to having a healthy and productive staff. Help prevent the spread of germs that can be transmitted from infected…
The Right Store Fixtures From A Quality Supplier
As can be expected, running a business will require a considerable investment. If it is a retail store that you are running you should know that two of your biggest concerns should be the store fixtures you have and the suppliers from which you will get them. For the former, you should have a complete…
The Right Product Display Can Mean the World for Retailers
Retailers have long known that product display systems can improve sales, but it turns out that it can also mean the difference between a single digit percent increase and that double or triple digit increase that all retailers hope for. With the myriad of display options available to retailers today, iyou can now source specific display solution…
Slatwall Hooks Help Your Merchandise Truly Stand Out
Commercial retail managers, when you find yourself with a slatwall and zero ideas on how to display your merchandise on that wall, browse through Advanced Display Systems’ wide range of slatwall hooks and other display options that are designed to help your merchandise to truly stand out. From chrome slat wall hooks to arms and display prongs, there is…
Innovative | Hidden | Fixing
The Innovative Hidden Fixing Solution Who says a hanging system will interfere with your display? Not our Smartfix solution, it is a concealed application creating a seamless design. Whether you are looking to suspend large mirrors, artwork, acoustic panels, signage, bedheads or so much more….. Why stop there? This can be applied to commercial, residential &…
Slatwall Merchandising Ideas to Boost Your Business
Any retail business owner will understand that showcasing merchandise effectively is the easiest way to attract a customer’s attention. Shelving or rack displays on the floor. are often strategically placed to encourage traffic to move between displays and lead to the register counter. However, if store space is limited slatwall displays can be a great wall…
