January 2025 by Morplan Ltd

MORPLAN NEWS

Happy New Year From Morplan

Although many businesses had a strong finish in 2024, a new year brings new challenges and we’re here to help you meet them head on!

New Year, New Look

What better time to give your store a fresh new look than at the start of the new year? We offer a free online design tool called StorePlanner that allows you to plot out your store layout, right down to fine details such as where plug sockets are located. You can then use this tool to map out shop fittings and display elements such as mannequin placement. Need help? One of our experts at our regional stores can assist with making your plan, or you can visit them to take inspiration from our in-store model stores.

Refresh your packaging

Take advantage of our logo-print service, re-design your bags, boxes, hangers, tags and more with a fresh new design or logo. Having your branding on items that your customer’s takeaway is one of the easiest ways to get a little extra advertising for your business.

Hire products for 2025 events

Planning your 2025 events schedule? Consider using our hire service to help cut down costs. Hire a range of products from steamers to clothes rails, to mannequins, for as little as a day if need be.

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Holding prices: Holding prices on products so you can keep costs lower.

Regional stores: Physical stores where you can see our products in person and visit or call to get advice. You can also order products for collection!

Key Accounts Service: A dedicated account manager: there to help solve any problems, give advice and work with you on bespoke projects.

Online Portal: A multi-level account suite, where you can add multiple addresses, control permissions, set spend limits and display an exclusive product catalogue curated to your needs with bespoke pricing.

Multiple ways to get in touch: We believe in the personal touch, so you are able to call and speak to a real person for help and advice, or you can email, use the chat feature on our website and even direct message on our social media platforms. How we can support you in 2025

STORE NEWS

How can our stores support you in 2025?

Each of our in-store team have an incredible amount of retail and visual merchandising experience between them. They are available by phone, email or the chat feature on our website to help with shop designs, provide advice or take orders.

Free coffee and parking at Glasgow

Don’t forget that free parking has returned to our Glasgow store, conveniently located just off the M8/ M74 and M77 motorways. Pop by and enjoy a free coffee whilst visiting our in-store model stores, snapping up a product on the day or chatting with the knowledgeable team.

LogoPrint

Don’t forget you can visit your regional store and view the products before adding your logo to it. Also we have now added food packaging to our range of products you can add your logo to. Pop along and have a chat with one of our store team members to see how we can improve your brand recognition by getting your logo in front of your potential customers.

Why visit your local store?

Brand new hanger wall for New Year in Bristol

Take the chance to view our range of hangers with this gorgeous new display in the Bristol store. See the different finishes and shapes we offer and how they look hanging up in person and really

Sometimes you need to see something before you buy, and with over 2500 products in store to take away, nothing compares to talking face-to-face with someone. And we know that sometimes you want to jump in the car, grab the stuff you need and get back to work. Our stores are open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Your local store

London

56 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 7DF 020 7636 1887

Birmingham 6 Rocky Lane, Nechells, Birmingham B6 5RQ 0121 333 1390

Bristol Unit 20d, Access 18, Kings Weston Lane, Bristol BS11 8HT 0117 964 3883

Glasgow 33-37 Admiral Street, Glasgow G41 1HP 0141 429 0537

NEW PRINTED FOOD PACKAGING

Introducing our exciting new service: custom printing on food packaging! Now you can showcase your logo or brand in vibrant full color on a variety of packaging options, including burger boxes, pizza boxes, fish and chip boxes, and more. This unique offering allows your brand to stand out from the competition and transforms your packaging into an effective advertising tool. Let your customers do the marketing for you as they enjoy your delicious food. Plus, stay tuned— we’ll soon be expanding our printable range to include even more options for your branding needs.

Bagasse

Bagasse Clamshell Boxes

Kraft Triple Wall Cups

D02013 Natural £35.49 360ml/12oz

Squat Cup

D02012 Natural £25.99 240ml/8oz

D02033 Black £35.49 360ml/12oz

D02032 Black £26.99 240ml/8oz

Qty 500

Qty 10,000 RECYCLABLE

Polypropylene Sip Through Lids

40087 White £18.99 240ml/8oz

40088 White £21.99 360ml/12oz

40089 Black £19.49 240ml/8oz

40090 Black £21.99 360ml/12oz

Qty 1,000

Wooden Stirrers

G01005 £25.99 14cm

G01006 £22.99 18cm

R16003 Cup 397ml/12oz

R16004 Cup £65.99 455ml/16oz

R16005 Cup £68.99 568ml/20oz

R16006 Cup £77.45 710ml/24oz

Qty 1,000

Paper Straws

D22013 Black £49.99 20cm

D22040 Smoothie £74.99 20cm

D22041 Wrapped £77.99 20cm

Stagione Kraft Food Containers

C10035

£75.20 500ml H 4.1cm

C10036 £80.65 750ml H 5.7cm

C10037 £91.15 1000ml H 7.7cm 22x27cm Qty 300

Qty 5,000 RPET Lids - 397ml/12oz R10021 Flat £23.99 R10017 Flat + Slot £23.99 R10018 Clar Sip £30.99 R10043 Dome £30.99

Qty 1,000

Cup Carry Trays

D31001 2 Cup £21.99 Qty 360

D31002 4 Cup £22.99 Qty 180

Kraft Platters C10401 Tray £36.99 470x330x80mm Qty 25

C10405 Box with Window £43.99 480x330x80mm Qty 25

NEW SEASONAL DECOR

Flower on Stem

860286R Red

£15.95 80x23cm

860286Y Yellow £15.95 80x23cm

FSC Paper Flowers on String

807687O Orange £8.25 40x15cm

807687W White £8.25 40x15cm

807687Y Yellow £8.25 40x15cm

807685O Orange £4.95 20x8cm

807685W White £4.95 20x8cm

807685Y Yellow £4.95 20x8cm

Poppy Spray on Stem

880397 Red £9.95106x21cm

880395 Red £2.95 63x14cm

880398 Orange £9.95 106x21cm

880393 Orange £2.95 63x14cm

Ranunculus on Long Stem

801065 Fuschia

£5.95 51x10cm

880387 Peach £5.95 51x10cm

& Grass Bunch

Chrysanthemum

858718Y Yellow £14.95 20x16cm

858718S Sand £14.95 20x16cm

858718G Green £14.95 20x16cm

FSC

809434S Side £4.95 22x14x2.5cm

809434F Front £4.95 22x14x2.5cm

809433S Side £11.50 38x23x2.5cm

809433F Front £11.50 38x23x2.5cm

Bunny with Flower Design

Counter Top Display Stand

809672 £75.75 76x55x45cm

Hello Spring Wheelbarrow

834953 £39.95 26x61x16cm

Valentine's Day Window Cling

72147 £9.95 70x54cm Qty 1

Paper Rope Bunnies

NEW FURNTURE COLLECTION

Vertigo Collection - Black & Walnut

66964 Counter £807.00 120x90x60cm

66976 Reception Desk £886.00 120x110x60cm

66961 1/3 Glazed Counter £996.00 120x90x60cm

66967 Till Block £453.00 60x90x60cm

66973 Tall Podium £244.00 45x60x45cm

66970 Short Podium £208.00 45x40x45cm

66988 Wall Panel £135.00 98.5x120x1.8cm

66979 Wall Panel £75.00 58.5x120x1.8cm

Vertigo Collection - Black

66965 Counter £807.00 120x90x60cm

66977 Reception Desk £886.00 120x110x60cm

66962 1/3 Glazed Counter £996.00 120x90x60cm

66968 Till Block £453.00 60x90x60cm

66974 Tall Podium £244.00 45x60x45cm

66971 Short Podium £208.00 45x40x45cm

66989 Wall Panel £135.00 98.5x120x1.8cm

66980 Wall Panel £75.00 58.5x120x1.8cm

Vertigo Collection - Black & Light Oak

66963 Counter £807.00 120x90x60cm

66975 Reception Desk £886.00 120x110x60cm

66960 1/3 Glazed Counter £996.00 120x90x60cm

66966 Till Block £453.00 60x90x60cm

66972 Tall Podium £244.00 45x60x45cm

66969 Short Podium £208.00 45x40x45cm

66978 Wall Panel £75.00 58.5x120x1.8cm 66987 Wall Panel £135.00 98.5x120x1.8cm 66986 Gondola £665.00 125x126x74cm

Bags

of the Month

Valentines Day is only a month away and quickly followed by Mothers Day, so to get you retail ready we have two offerings for bags of the month.

All you have to do is choose which of these eye catching designs you like (or why not have both!) then choose the size & type of bag you want. You can also personalise it by adding your own logo! Simply contact our special orders team on 0330 44 55 666 or pop in to one of our regional stores to place your order.

Curve Velvet & Aluminium Chairs

60477 £299.00 69x68x73cm

60478 £95.00 106x50x57cm

NEW

White Grid Panels

F41448 Panel with Legs £137.00 100x50x188cm

F43041 Panel with Feet & Castors £73.00 50x50x185cm

Crew Childrens Mannequin

60397 6 Year Old Sitting £129.00

60394 8 Year Old Hands Up £129.00

60395 8 Year Old Handstand £129.00

60396 12 Year Old Selfie £129.00

NEW

Grey Grid Panels

F41554 Panel £62.00 100x150cm

F41556 Panel £69.00 100x188cm

F4777 Panel £57.00 80x200cm

F42367 Add on Feet & Castors £47.00 50cm Set of 2

Product display tips: Planning, execution and maintenance

Step 1: Planning

Making a well thought out plan is a must for ensuring you create a successful display, with a cohesive and attractive design. What are you trying to achieve? What is the aim behind this display? The purpose of your display needs to be your central building block for your planning.

Where

Once you know what you are trying to achieve, the next task is to plan where it’s going to go. How does this fit within the flow and layout of your store and does it help achieve the goal you’ve chosen?

How

How will you achieve this goal?

Think about:

Clear signage: Simplest tool to catch their eye.

Colours: Set the mood.

Engage the senses:

Scent, Visual (lighting), touch.

Adding dimension and depth: Add height and depth with display stand and plinths.

Step 2: Execution

Tell a story:

Invoke emotion with displays that tell a story.

Add focal points:

Focal points are either the centre of attention or involve a few stand-out pieces that catch attention and tie a visual display together.

Rule of three:

Arrange products in threes

Horizontal merchandising:

Arranging product horizontally, at the customers line of sight, which forces them to progress down the aisle.

Vertical merchandising:

Arranging the products vertically, with the ones you want the customer to focus on the most in their line of sight.

Pyramid merchandising:

Laying products out so that they make a triangular or pyramid shape as a way of directing focus.

Live merchandising:

Creating a scene that mimics a real-life scenario.

Hero merchandising:

The whole display focuses on one product.

Step 3: Maintenance

Keep the display clean:

So many stores will make beautiful displays that are dulled over time through dirt and dust.

Regularly refresh:

Plan for product display items you swap in to change up the display.

Finally:

Start the whole thing again!

Part of the reason we call this ‘the exciting world of retail’ is because it is by nature always changing, so your visual merchandising and product display plans need to constantly change with it.

Read the full article with all the tips on our website at morplan.com