1. Visual Merchandising is the art of displaying merchandise in a manner that is appealing to the eyes of the customer. It sets the context of the merchandise in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, presenting them in a way that would convert the window shoppers into prospects and ultimately buyers of the product.
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/6/547/the-art-of-visual-merchandising1.asp

2. Visual Merchandising (VM) is the art of presentation, which puts the merchandise in focus. It educates the customers, creates desire and finally augments the selling process …
http://www.winentrance.com/visualme.htm

3. Mannequins are fashion statements because different body shapes, hairstyles, makeup, and others that are in and out of style each season represent couture fashion…
http://www.etretailbiz.com/mar2003/visual.html

4. Though visual merchandising has emerged on the international scene as one of the most important arms of retailing...
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