Visual Merchandising: Smart, Simple Changes That Transform Your Store
Discover the hidden potential within your store with John Abbate, Economic Growth Lead for High Streets at Westminster City Council and Online Visual Merchandising Tutor at SDEA. Drawing on his experience with international brands, including Ralph Lauren and Levi’s, John shares how just small, simple changes to your visual merchandising can drive big results. From improving customer flow to highlighting key products, this session focuses on the techniques you can implement immediately to help your store work harder and deliver better results.
Submit Your Store for the Chance to Receive Expert Advice
We're inviting retailers to submit photos of their store for the chance to receive personalised visual merchandising advice during a live on-stage session. Whether you need help with your window display, store layout, interior styling or product presentation, we'd love to hear from you.
What photos should you send?
Share up to eight photos that give us the best overall view of your store. We recommend including a mix of:
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Your shopfront during the day and at night
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Any areas where you'd like advice or support
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Photos taken from the entrance and corners of the store
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Wide-angle interior photos
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Exterior photos from straight on and from the side
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Window display images from various angles including the back, from the inside
Please include a short overview of your business, any website or social media links, the area you'd like support with, and any additional context that may help John understand your store and goals.
John Abbate: “I'm looking to understand the overall customer journey, from first impressions outside to how products are displayed inside"
Don't miss your chance to receive expert advice that could elevate your store. Simply email your photos to gemma.lloyd@hyve.group or Gemma.Mcmullan@hyve.group.
Deadline: 3 August 2026.
*Please note: If your photos are selected, you can choose whether your store is identified or remains anonymous.
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