How to Save Money on Merchandise Display Fixtures

In today's struggling economic times, every storeowner - whether he's just getting started or is simply in the market for new display tools - can benefit from saving money on merchandise display fixtures.

If this sounds like you, check out the five steps that will help you find versatile, attractive, and affordable display fixtures listed below!

1. Buy Merchandise Display Fixtures in Bulk

Buying in bulk is a great way to save money on merchandise display tools, but ONLY if your store is large enough to necessitate that many display fixtures or if you know you’ll need that many of one kind of display fixture (no matter how small your store is).

Examples of display fixtures commonly purchased in bulk include clear plastic containers. These tools are extremely versatile (see below) and nearly every store or business can use them for many reasons, making purchasing clear plastic containers in bulk a wise move.

2. Focus on Versatility

Every tip listed here is an excellent way to save money on merchandise display fixtures, but this tip is perhaps the most excellent of them all. Why? Because this is the tip that keeps on giving!

When you purchase versatile fixtures – fixtures that you can use over and over again in different ways – you continue to save money because these display tools prevent you from having to purchase new items each time you want to create a new display, rearrange your store, or showcase a new kind of item.

3. Keep Your Eyes Open for Secondhand Fixtures

You’ve undoubtedly heard the old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!” While this adage is usually attached to garage sales and flea markets, it’s also true in the retail business.

There are several ways you can get your hands on secondhand fixtures. For example, you can keep your eyes open for local shops that are going out of business, redecorating, or moving locations and are looking to either sell or donate their old fixtures. You can also simply talk with friends in similar businesses who are either able to sell or donate a few fixtures or who know another storeowner who can.

NOTE: While purchasing secondhand fixtures and accepting donations are both great ways to save money, be sure the tools you purchase or accept are in decent condition. Cracked plastic containers, wire display racks with broken shelves, and acrylic trays with broken corners most likely aren’t worth the time. Sometimes, one man’s trash is another man’s trash, too!

4. Shop Around for Sales, Clearances, and Discounts

No matter what the retailers and wholesalers call them – whether they’re sales, clearances, or discounts – purchasing display fixtures that have been marked down is obviously a great way to save money!

5. Take Advantage of Start Up Specials

Many companies offer start up specials for stores and other businesses just getting off the ground. Of course, it doesn’t really matter if you’re just getting started or you’re simply browsing the market for affordable display fixtures, purchasing start up specials is a great way to save money and score versatile display tools you can use again and again.