Mannequins – The Silent Sellers

MANNEQUINS: THE SILENT SELLERS IN RETAIL I’m often asked about mannequins during consultations. Here are some very ‘tongue-in-cheek’ reasons why mannequins can be your best employees.  You don’t have to pay them any benefits, UIC, holiday pay.  In fact… They don’t take holidays. They don’t talk back. They always show up on time. You don’t have to train them! They don’t take sick leave. They work in the windows when you’re closed. They’re emotionally stable. They don’t have opinions on how you’re running your company, They don’t try to take ownership of your company. They don’t make personal phone calls while they’re working They always dress brand appropriate. Dear readers… I’m not suggesting that mannequins replace real live people but I wanted to let you know that there are some real benefits to having bust forms or mannequins in your stores. Here are some of their qualities and differences. Mannequins cost approximately $600.00 – $1800.00 whereas bust forms cost approximately $200.00 – $400.00. Mannequins come in all shapes, sizes, make-up or not, hairstyles…just like people! By the way…Arms and legs are