• Issue 1: Gondolas
• Issue 2: Gondolas 2
• Issue 3: Track Lighting
• Issue 4: Ergonomics
• Issue 5: Jeff Grant on Clothing Displays
• Issue 6: Seasonal Retail
• Issue 7: Lighting Your Store
• Issue 8: The Future of Retail
• Issue 9: The ABCs of Clothing Displays
• Issue 10: Designing Your Store
• Issue 11: Designing Your Window Display
• Issue 12: The Value of Store Theming
• Issue 13 – Increase Your Sales 1000%
• Issue 14 – The Anti Theft Guide
• Issue 15 – Retailer’s Guide To Color
• Issue 16 – The Guide to Inventory Control
• Issue 17 – Guide To Team Shop Design
• Issue 18 – Guide To Retail Packaging
• Issue 19 – Do I Smell Profits?
• Issue 20 – Holiday Theming Guide
• Issue 21 – Post Holiday Retail Guide
• Issue 22 – Blog's Eye View 2007
• Issue 23 – Recession-Proof Your Store
• Issue 24 – New Showroom and Retail Design Center Opens

Happy New Year, and welcome to another issue of the TRIO Display Newsletter! There ’s a certain optimism hanging about the TRIO offices during this time of the year as we continue to plan a whole slew of product launches and design guide updates that will help our customers continue to be profitable and relevant throughout 2007. We’re pretty sure that, regardless of sector, you’re probably doing a little planning yourself. Though budgeting for the clothes hangers you’ll break over the next year or comparing prices for the showcase you’ll want to install before the Valentine’s jewelry rush is important, you’ll definitely want to pay some serious attention to the design and layout of your store and your displays. This is why we’re providing you with a store design primer as our main feature for this month as a way to arm you with some basic knowledge on how to plan a retail environment that really sells.

You’ll also notice a link to our signature “10 Questions” form which has helped hundreds of retailers design their stores for maximum customer satisfaction and profits. Filling out this form not only helps you figure out where you can improve your retail space, it also gets you a free design estimate from one of our store design specialists. To see some of the results of our “10 Questions” participants, be sure to check out this month's design article which chronicles a cross section of our store design successes in 2006. Until next issue, take care and happy retailing.

Adam Jones – Editor
TRIO Display Newsletter

• 10 Questions to Start the Design Process
• Feature Article
• Retail Quote of the Month
• Design Article
• Current Projects

FEATURE ARTICLE

The Essential Store Planning Article
by Eric Fairbanks

Whether you are designing a new store or revitalizing an underperforming retail space, this article will guide you through the essentials of store planning. The topics range from floor coverings to lighting, and everything in between. Read.learn.prosper.

DESIGN ARTICLE

Trio's Design Projects of 2006
by Eric Fairbanks

From maternity stores to a hockey team store to an after-market Corvette accessories shop, Trio tackled a grab bag of retail store design projects over the past twelve months. Here are just a few of our more challenging assignments.

Style Child
Friendswood Music and More
Bella Vino
The Jewelry Box
Creair Concierge
Mobile Zone
K-5 Boardshop
La Bella Belly Maternity Boutique
West Coast Corvette
New York Islanders Team Store
The Reagan Library Gift Shop

CURRENT PROJECTS

• Hilton Los Cabos--Remodel of two lobby stores, Los Cabos, Mexico
• Crim and Proper--Exclusive children's boutique in Manhattan Beach, CA
• Art of the Game--Sports related art retailer at Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Beach Tails--Pet supply and accessory store in New Buffalo, MI
• Best Buy Plasma--Plasma TV and electronics retailer in South Plainfield, NJ
• Triton Health--Health, Vitamin and Diet supplement retailer headquartered in Port Saint Lucie, FL
• Cindy's Avon Beauty Center--An Avon retail store in Fontana, CA
• Hansen's Surf--Redesign of Children's department of Surf shop in Encinitas, CA
• Harley Davidson Ochos Rios--An authorized Harley Davidson retailer in Ochos Rios Jamaica
• Harley Davidson Jamaica--An authorized retailer of Harley Davidson licensed accessories at Sangster International Airport in Jamaica
• Chapparal Motor Sports--Motorcycle and accessories retailer in San Bernardino, CA
• Charlotte Bobcats--Customer service kiosk for the Charlotte, NC NBA team
• APVA, Jamestown--Historic Jamestown Center retail store in Jamestown, VA
• That Science Store--Educational science store in Melbourne, FL
• Seattle Team Store--Sports novelty retailer in Seattle, WA
• Friendswood Music and More--Art/Music instructional facility and retailer in Friendswood, TX
• K-5--Actionsports retailer in Oceanside, CA
• Bellini--Furniture/Clothing specialty franchise for infants to teenagers in Chula Vista, CA
• Emilia Castillo--Fine art pottery, silver, and jewelry gallery/store in La Jolla CA
• Kaboodles--Children's toy store and party facility in New Bern NC
• Bella Vino--Fine wine and gifts retailer in Midlothian VA
• The Relaxation Factory--Therapeutic bed and ergonomic chair retailer in City of Orange CA
• Skin West--Skin care and cosmeceutical retailer in Glendora CA
• At Home Fitness--Home gym and fitness retailer in Corona CA
• DVI--Home theater video and audio retailer in Anaheim, CA
• The Mameluke--Marine Corps uniform store in Quantico VA
• Austin City Store--Retail store for the City of Austin TX