Fundamental Principles for Store Display
María López
Senior Visual Merchandising Consultant
The correct distribution of merchandise on commercial shelves is the soul of a successful store. It's not just about order, but about consumer psychology applied to compact spaces.
Key Strategies for Customer Flow
In our consulting work in Lima, we identified three pillars to improve circulation and sales in minimarkets:
- Eye-level height: Fast-moving products should be placed between 1.40m and 1.70m from the floor.
- Focused warm lighting: Directs attention to strategic areas and creates a feeling of warmth that invites customers to stay longer.
- The "golden triangle": Organize staple products (rice, oil, sugar) forming an imaginary triangle that guides the customer's path.
Recommended Materials: Aesthetics and Functionality
The choice of wooden shelving is not just a matter of style. They offer durability, a sense of quality, and integrate perfectly with warm lighting, creating a welcoming environment that builds customer loyalty.
Let's remember that in physical commerce, every centimeter counts. Smart visual merchandising can increase the perception of space and, most importantly, the frequency of purchase.
"The goal is not for the customer to find what they are looking for, but to discover what they didn't know they needed."