Retail Planning & Visual Merchandising
Retail is where it all began.
We plan, style and merchandise retail spaces. The right product sits in the right place, the windows stop people on the sidewalk, and every corner feels like the brand.
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See it · Plan it · Style it · Sell it ·
Merci La Vie was born from an instinct for retail and an eye for the art of presentation.
Retail is where it all began. Long before Merci La Vie, our founder co-founded Beadz Boutique in Darien, Connecticut, and grew it over twelve years into a 4,000 sq ft storefront. Every window, every reset, every buy and every holiday rush was learned on the shop floor. That's where we learned that a store tells a story, and people buy the story first.
Today we bring that same eye to boutiques, shops, showrooms and pop-ups across Fairfield County, Block Island and beyond.
WHAT WE DO
Visual Merchandising
Window displays
Store resets & refreshes
Fixture, prop & signage direction
Visual standards guide
Staff training
HOW IT WORKS
Retail Planning
Store layout & floor plan
Product mix & assortment planning
Inventory & buying plan
Pricing & display hierarchy
Seasonal & promotional calendar
New store, pop-up & shop-in-shop planning
WAYS TO WORK WITH US
À La Carte: a single window, a reset, a walkthrough or a layout plan.
Programs: Retail Foundations, Seasonal Launch, or Store Opening / Pop-Up.
Ongoing Management: Essential, Signature or Full House. We keep your store fresh, season after season.
Every space is different, so every proposal is tailored. It starts with a walkthrough.
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We visit, observe and listen.
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You get a clear scope, tailored to your space.
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We plan, source and install.
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We track what's working and keep it fresh.
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Every engagement begins with a walkthrough and a tailored proposal.
Props, fixtures, signage and materials are bought at cost and itemized, and you approve the spend.
Pairs naturally with our Branding and Marketing services, and launch events can run through Merci La Vie Events.