Visual Merchandising, Third edition: Windows and in-store displays for retail

A great introduction for retail students, this book offers a user-friendly reference guide to all aspects of visual merchandising and covers both window dressing and in-store areas. Using examples from a range of shops, from fashion emporia to small outlets, the book offers practical advice on the subject, supported by hints and tips from established visual merchandisers.

It reveals the secrets of their toolkit and information on the use of mannequins, the latest technology, and how to construct and source props, and explains the psychology behind shopping and buyer behavior. This new edition contains two new case studies, updated images, and new material on digital and interactive visual merchandising.

Presented through color photographs, diagrams of floor layouts, and store case studies, and including invaluable information such as a glossary of terms used in the industry, Visual Merchandising is an essential handbook for anyone working in and learning about this exciting area.

Tony Morgan teaches Visual Merchandising at the London College of Fashion and also at Philip Green's Arcadia Fashion Academy. He worked as Head of Visual Merchandising at Selfridges for 18 years, where he traveled the world examining their different store concepts. He is the author of Window Display: New Visual Merchandising.