Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Vintage Window Dressing with Business Victoria


Did you know that a photo of a past window display from the manufactory currently features on Business Victoria's homepage?

We are also quoted in the marketing article 'dress for success':
Dress for success: 
It's Christmas time and what better way to attract walk-in customers with a creative window display? Victorian businesses shares their tips with us.


http://www.business.vic.gov.au/

It's great to see a small business featuring up there with the big players on Business Victoria's website. Thanks to Eugenia from BV for the opportunity.

Stayed tuned, as a case study on merchandising may eventuate from this article...

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Christmas shopping at the manufactory for the fellas

As promised, here's a continuation of the manufactory's recommended Christmas Shopping List. This time, we have focused on the men in your life:

Shopping List for your Men:

·       Luggage from Trunk & Orderly, available as a lunch case, kinder case or weekender. Sturdy and practical.

·       Gardenware, such as garden tools from Heaven in Earth, and heirloom veggie seeds from the Little Veggie Patch Co. Tasty and useful.

·       The best ever moustache wax available in dark, light and tacky, from Firehouse Moustache Wax. Given the thumbs up by all the mos in the know.

·       Field notes memo books (available as lined, grid or squared paper), Vintage Travel 2013 desk calendars and  Adventure sticks, soap to go. Lovely and clean.

·       Vintage industrial pieces, apothecary vessels, lighting, records and fans. Patina plus.

And many more items are in-store now...