Douglas Shire retailers and market stall owners will have the opportunity to learn from an expert on how best to show their wares for optimal sales success.

Celebrated Australian Visual Merchandiser, Monique Haney, Founder and Director of Mon + Co will front a free workshop for Douglas retailers on Monday 29 March at the Port Douglas Community Hall.

Working with high profile Australian and International brands including Anaconda, Helly Hansen, Columbia and department store, David Jones, Monique and her team are at the leading edge of visual merchandising solutions, designed to drive sales through ensuring the best representation of brands and products.

“The importance of visual merchandising can’t be overlooked in building trust with customers and ensuring your brand is top of mind,” Ms Haney said.

“In the Douglas workshop, I will provide important tips and tricks using real-life examples of how you can work the magic of visual merchandising to entice customers and convert sales.”

The workshop is a collaboration by the Douglas Shire Council, Douglas Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree.

Douglas Chamber of Commerce President Liz Ross said she is looking forward to bringing Ms Haney to the region.

“Monique is incredibly talented, and with over 20 years of visual merchandising experience, she is best placed to share valuable tips on how our Douglas retailers can put their best foot forward in showcasing their brands and products,” she said.

“We encourage Douglas retailers and market stallholders to find time to attend the workshop and make the most of putting VM learnings into practice before the busy Easter period begins.”

Event details:

Date: Monday, 29 March 2021
Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: Port Douglas Community Hall, Corner of Mowbray and Mudlo Street, Port Douglas
Cost: FREE

Limited places available, registration is essential.

Ahead of the workshop, participants are encouraged to submit photos of any in-store or market displays or shop windows that they would like guidance with. Email photos to comdev@douglas.qld.gov.au

Monique will run a Q&A session in the workshop and be available to offer advice to those who have submitted photos.