Holiday Window Displays: A Planning Timeline for Retail Teams

Plan holiday window displays with a working timeline: concept, inventory audit, mannequin and prop orders, lighting tests, installation, refresh and January strike.

Plan holiday window displays with a working timeline: concept, inventory audit, mannequin and prop orders, lighting tests, installation, refresh and January strike.

Choose hand display stands for rings, bracelets and watches by finger spacing, wrist size, finish and counter layout, with a practical sample checklist.

Choose velvet mannequins by pile direction, color, lighting and care, with practical checks for sampling, store handling and multi-store color consistency.

Plan retail scarf displays with rings, forms and folded layouts. Show the print and drape while checking contact points, handling access and light exposure.

Select eyewear display stands by bridge contact, temple clearance, lens protection and customer access, with a sample trial for frames and sunglasses.

Plan seated mannequins around seat height, support points, garment drape and floor space, with a practical approval checklist for retail displays.

Choose handbag display stands by bag shape, base support, handle contact and fixture footprint. Use a sample trial to assess pressure and product access.

Specify hat display heads by internal fit, crown depth, brim support and fixture clearance, with a sample checklist for millinery and accessory retailers.

Choose mannequins for knitwear with suitable shoulder support, dressing access and pose. Use a garment trial to check stretch, snagging and hem distortion.

Build a mannequin asset register that links each body to compatible arms, bases and spare parts, with a store transfer log and repair record template.