White Papers for Store Design and Visual Merchandising

  • Learn how to create an engaging in-store environment with the use of ceiling-mounted light boxes!

    Magnlens is an activewear brand that was established in 2019. The brand's vision is to inspire its customers to venture out into the world in style and comfort. Magnlens achieves this by creating each piece with sustainability, high performance, and innovative design in mind. To enhance their...
  • How to Measure Ceiling Height (4 Easy Steps)

    My Ceiling Is Too Tall to Reach – Not! If you’re wondering how to measure ceiling height in your facility and not sure where to start, we’re here to help you out. Your ceiling may not be as tall as you think it is, and you CAN use it for hanging signs (check out our quick how-to on sign...
  • Top Retail Trends To Expect In 2023

    As e-commerce continues to ramp up, “experiential,” “omnichannel,” and “phygital” are becoming brick-and-mortar retailers' favorite words—and for good reason. In-person shopping needs to step up its game to keep thriving in an increasingly digital world. In “The Top Retail Trends to Expect in...
  • Color Merchandising Audit

    Innovative Marketing Solutions is excited to share our 2022 Color Merchandising Audit! For more information, visit: www.innovativemarketing.com
  • 2023 Product Catalog

    The newest product catalog includes state of the art lighting innovations for your store design, office space or hospitality environment. Our products include LED lighting, power supplies, smart control systems, modular structures and specialty lighting and accessories. We customize products to...
  • 5D BIM - Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-Offs Process

    Working‌ ‌with‌ ‌BIM‌ ‌has‌ ‌essentially‌ ‌eased‌ ‌the‌ ‌process‌ ‌and‌ ‌achieved‌ ‌more‌ ‌accurate‌ ‌outcomes.‌ ‌When‌ ‌additional‌ ‌dimensions‌ ‌of‌ ‌time‌ ‌and‌ ‌cost‌ ‌are‌ ‌added‌ ‌to‌ ‌3D‌ ‌BIM‌ ‌coordinated‌ ‌models‌ ‌then‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌called‌ ‌4D‌ ‌and‌ ‌5D‌ ‌BIM‌ ‌modeling.‌ ‌5D‌ ‌BIM‌...
  • Recycled Acrylic: A bright idea for sustainable retail

    Acrylic is a commonly used plastic resin – seen in everything from luxury retail displays to artwork, architectural elements and more. For designers, architects and engineers, acrylic is a popular choice due to its aesthetics, durability, versatile characteristics and affordable cost. Like any...
  • Store Opening Efficiency

    Merchco partnered with the retailer to modify delivery schedules and provide phased deliveries. Merchco also established a team of salaried installers who were dedicated to the account, making it possible to execute the entire installation process in two and a half days. This included the...
  • Points WELL Taken

    Awareness of how the environment and food affect our health is becoming increasingly more important. What is the quality of the air we breathe? How does the built environment impact productivity and quality of life? What should you eat and not eat? The WELL building standard blends design...
  • Case Study: Innovative Church Uses Ceiling Panels to Create a Wall of Light

    The stage design team at Blue Ridge Community Church created a versatile luminous wall using translucent ceiling panels that were illuminated from the rear. The top of each section was tapered to suggest the shape of cathedral arches. The wall, in the main sanctuary, was 18 feet tall at the...
  • StoreEdits 2019 Report

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  • MirroFlex anti-viral disinfectant test results

    A decorative laminate from ATI was tested for compatibility with Oxivir 1, Oxivir Five 16, Oxivir TB, Avert, Virex Plus, and Virex TB. Wipe testing was performed on with Oxivir 1, Oxivir TB, and Avert while soak tests were performed on solutions of Oxivir Five 16, Virex Plus, and Virex TB....
  • The Advantages of Digital Menu Boards

    The benefits of digital menu boards go beyond the aesthetics of effective product presentation. In fact, as more and more restaurants are replacing printed posters and menus with digital boards, benefits such as operational efficiency and an increase in revenue are being realized. Though...
  • Slatwall Panels

    There are endless amounts of options to choose from when selecting the fixtures for your store. Slatwall is a popular choice for thousands of retailers. It is affordable, durable, versatile and simple to install.
  • Trending: Small Footprint, Commanding Impact

    Chandler designers leveraged their familiarity with pop-ups to design an open space with clear sightlines and a rustic-chic ambiance to welcome visitors. Our designers juxtaposed chic, clean finishes with classic ones to appeal to a variety of guests.
  • National Hospital Group Installation

    In late October of 2018, a well-known, National Hospital Group approached us with a request to create a 36 foot Board Table and incorporate commercial construction criteria into it. By early December of 2019, we had we collaborated with their Board, the designer and the AV people to fine-tune...
  • Health, Wellness & Specifying Luxury Vinyl Tile

    Today, Health-conscious designers, building owners and facility managers are paying more attention and asking more questions than ever before about products that they are purchasing as interest in the health and wellness aspects of the built environment continue to grow. This paper focuses on...
  • LED Lights the Way for Design

    Is the light too bright? Do you feel its heat? Are the light fixtures so large they defeat the overall design of the space? Not likely if LED lights are installed in place of traditional light sources. LED, the latest technology in energy efficient lighting stands for Light Emitting Diode – a...
  • Why Lighting? At Retail and What Leads to Success?

    In this paper we analyze consumer behaviors, the trends in retail lighting, the different areas/applications for retail lighting in displays, and several case studies pertaining to energy savings as well as increased sales from lighting added to displays and shelf space.
  • Century 21 - Philadelphia

    Century 21 Department Store, established in 1961, is legendary for its exceptional offering of designer merchandise at discounted pricing. The retail giant opened its newest location at the Philadelphia Gallery Mall. Market Street receives a digital lift with two LED display...
  • From Design to Rollout

    Developing and Implementing a Fixture Program Doesn't Have to Break the Bank
  • Display Component Parts

    Johnson Bros Metal Forming makes custom roll formed component parts for many industries including the Display Industry.
  • Weigh the costs of going direct vs. hiring a U.S.-based supplier

    On the surface, producing a fixture program directly with an overseas manufacturer promises major cost-savings potential. But is it worth the risk? Beneath the surface, hidden costs and pitfalls can quickly reverse cost savings. This white paper delineates nine hidden costs associated with going...