Market Stall Co Blog

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What to Rent to Create an Expo Stand That is Polished (Without Blowing the Budget)

by MarketStallCo02/10/2025

Exhibiting at a tradeshow can feel overwhelming. From planning your layout to deciding what furniture and displays to bring. But it doesn’t have to mean overspending or overcomplicating your setup. With the right expo…

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Posted in Tip, Visual Merchandising

Why Pegboard Displays Are the Most Versatile Merchandising Tool You’re Not Using Yet

by MarketStallCo18/09/2025

What is a Pegboard Display? Pegboard displays are the most versatile merchandising tool built from panels with evenly spaced perforations to create a modular system. These holes allow you to add shelves, pegs, rungs/rails,…

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Posted in Tip

Your Retail Checklist to Plan for Christmas

by MarketStallCo10/09/2025

The Christmas shopping season is the busiest and most profitable time of the year for retailers. But success doesn’t happen by chance, it requires careful planning, smart execution, and the ability to adapt quickly.…

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Posted in Setting Up, Tip

Is Your 3m Shell Scheme Really 3m?

by MarketStallCo09/09/2025

If you’ve ever exhibited at a trade show or expo, you’ll know that planning your stand space down to the last millimetre can make or break your display. You’re often told your 3m shell…

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Posted in Tip, Trends, Visual Merchandising

Retail Styling Tips With the Experts

by MarketStallCo08/09/2025

In today’s competitive retail landscape, visual merchandising isn’t just about arranging products, it’s about creating experiences that captivate customers, tell a story, and ultimately drive sales. The way a product is displayed can influence…

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Posted in Client, Setting Up

How The Hunted Co Elevates Their Tradeshows with Effortless Display Solutions

by MarketStallCo29/08/2025

When you’re a Sydney-based brand heading to Melbourne for a tradeshow, the logistics can feel overwhelming: stock, staff, schedules, display solutions and, of course, making your products look incredible. For The Hunted Co, a…

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5 Easy Ways to Transform Your Retail Reception Area for a Better Customer Experience

by MarketStallCo21/08/2025

Your retail store reception area is more than just a check-in point, it’s the first impression customers have of your brand, and it can significantly impact sales. In commercial interior design, this space plays…

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Posted in Shop Fitout, Tip, Visual Merchandising

Essential Display Furniture Every Boutique Retailer Needs (And Where To Buy It)

by MarketStallCo21/08/2025

In the world of retail, first impressions matter. You can think of your display as a silent salesperson; it is what catches the eye of customers walking by, sparks their curiosity and draws them…

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Posted in Tip, Visual Merchandising

The Power of Branding

by MarketStallCo05/08/2025

In today's hyper-competitive landscape, branding is no longer just about logos and taglines, it's about creating an immersive, memorable identity that connects emotionally with customers. Whether you’re setting up a tradeshow booth, launching a…

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Posted in Shop Fitout, Visual Merchandising

Pegboard Display for Permanent Retail Fitouts: Flexible, Functional and On-Brand

by MarketStallCo10/07/2025

Built for modern retail environments. Modular, customisable, and built to last. As more retailers move toward flexible, modular interiors, pegboard retail displays are becoming a staple in permanent store fit-outs. Whether you're an interior…

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The Surprising Advantages of Using Australian Manufacturers

by MarketStallCo08/07/2025

In recent years, there has been a strong shift in the Australian retail landscape: more businesses are choosing locally manufactured retail displays over imported alternatives. This trend is driven by growing awareness around supporting…

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Posted in Shop Fitout, Visual Merchandising

Shop Shelving System

by MarketStallCo12/06/2025

A Shop Shelving System for Retail Whether you're styling a retail store, fitting out an office space, or creating a visual merchandising display for a tradeshow, having a reliable, good-looking shelving system makes all…

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Posted in Look Book, Tip

Six Ways to Use One Plinth

by MarketStallCo06/06/2025

1. SINGULAR Use a single plinth to highlight and champion a hero product. Perfect for windows, point-of-sale areas, or product launches. This approach allows the item to command full attention, with no distractions. Whether…

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2025 Winter Tradeshow Trend Forecasting

by MarketStallCo05/06/2025

Winter might be cooling things down, but the 2025 tradeshow circuit is full of warm tones, tactile finishes, and clever, conscious design. Whether you're exhibiting at Life Instyle, AGHA, Reed Gift Fair, or something…

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Posted in Setting Up, Visual Merchandising

Expo Walling Might Just Be the Unsung Hero of Your Event

by MarketStallCo22/05/2025

When you think about what makes an event visually memorable, the expo walling probably isn’t the first idea that springs to mind. But... maybe it should be. Because behind every set up that makes…

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Australian Made Week 2025 | Sustainable Retail Displays Made in Australia

by MarketStallCo18/05/2025

It’s Australian Made Week, and we’re all in. From timber displays to plywood plinths, everything we create is designed, manufactured and finished right here in Australia — and proudly wears the green-and-gold Australian Made…

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The Countdown to a Successful Tradeshow Starts Here

by MarketStallCo15/05/2025

If you’ve ever felt like tradeshows creep up out of nowhere, this one's for you. Tradeshow prep can get real chaotic, real fast. But it doesn’t have to. I’ve broken the lead-up into a 10-week…

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Thoughtful Gifts from Local Legends

by MarketStallCo06/05/2025

Mum deserves the best and what better way to spoil her this Mother’s Day than with a gift that supports local Australian businesses? We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite client products that…

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Posted in Shop Fitout, Visual Merchandising

How to Use Pegboards in Retail and Event Spaces for Maximum Impact

by MarketStallCo04/04/2025

Love them but need advice on how to use pegboards?  When it comes to flexible and functional displays, pegboards are the unsung heroes of the retail and event worlds. They’re like the chameleons of visual…

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Inside the Ultimate Retail Pop-Up: Enchanté by Daniel Ricciardo x Market Stall Co 2025

by MarketStallCo11/03/2025

A Retail Pop-Up That’s Turning Heads on Chapel StreetIf you love high-octane style and exclusive fashion, you need to check out the Enchanté by Daniel Ricciardo retail pop-up, happening right now on Chapel Street!…

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How Le Grape Escape Executed the Perfect Wine Tasting Event

by MarketStallCo11/12/2024

Le Grape Escape was a French wine tasting event held in Melbourne and Sydney by So Frenchy So Chic. This 'Tour De France of wines' was a spectacular event that we are proud to…

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Exploring How to Style Your Plinths

by MarketStallCo31/10/2024

Plinths are used as a base to support and highlight product. We see them in gallery settings, expo pop ups and window displays, just to name a few. The plinth is a highly versatile…

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Visual Merchandising with Tim at Design School Online

by MarketStallCo10/10/2024

Strap in and prepare to talk all things visual merchandising! Visual merchandising is the process, normally considered by merchandisers, which is responsible for creating a space that attracts customers and sales. It is a…

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Hear First-Hand From a Stallholder; Our Prize Winner, Mapley!

by MarketStallCo24/05/2024

In November last year we held our first rental competition, allowing one of our Instagram followers to win the hire of one of the below floorplans, to use at the event of their choosing.…

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Sydney Tradeshows 2024

by MarketStallCo26/02/2024

Retailers come from all over Australia to find the largest variety of established and emerging brands all under one roof, showcasing the latest trends and products from Home, Gift, Fashion, Kids and Beauty &…

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Posted in Shop Fitout, Tip

Choosing the Right Classic Retail Units

by MarketStallCo23/11/2023

The retail display units you incorporate into your visual merchandising can influence purchasing decisions and brand consideration, from the moment a customer sets eyes upon the window display. By understanding the different display units…

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Posted in Shop Fitout

Cleve Newsagency

by MarketStallCo12/10/2023

Cleve Newsagency first reached out to market stall co on the search for a freestanding pegboard unit, on castor wheels, with storage space. Luckily for both of us, we provide that exact unit in…

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Meet Long Time Client, Loco Group

by MarketStallCo28/09/2023

Introducing Loco GroupLoco Group create brand experiences through one of a kind activations that are well thought through and entertaining, as well as informative. They know how to attract a crowd, using the target…

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Achieving a High-End Look with Plywood

by MarketStallCo22/08/2023

When it comes to interior design, plywood can be categorised as only a budget-friendly material. But that doesn't mean you should worry you'll end up with a cheap look. Plywood comes in all different…

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The Stacked Shelving Unit: a Smart Investment

by MarketStallCo28/06/2023

If you're looking for a versatile and stylish shelving unit for your retail space or event, look no further than the Stacked Shelving Unit. Available to rent or purchase, this modern piece will maximize…

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Posted in Visual Merchandising

Apparel, Apparel and More Apparel - Apparel Displays

by MarketStallCo30/11/2022

Our range of apparel displays has expanded (and will continue to) to further service apparel brands and retail spaces . Hanging, Rolling, Wall Mounted, Flatpack-able, Fixed; Find the perfect apparel support piece in our…

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Tips To Create The Perfect Market Stall

by MarketStallCo17/05/2022

Did you know we (Market Stall Co owners Laura and Paul Jager) used to have an online homewares brand? We started doing markets and pop ups and that is exactly how Market Stall Co…

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