Boutiques should choose the format that creates enough meaningful frame variety without consuming more space or inventory than the category can earn.
Countertop works when
- eyewear is a small accessory test
- the store wants a tightly curated selection
- counter space already supports mirror access
- inventory investment needs to stay low
Floor works when
- style comparison is central to the category
- readers need power breadth
- the store wants a dedicated accessory destination
- reorders show the category deserves more capacity
Use productivity to decide
Compare gross-profit contribution, sell-through, and inventory aging rather than choosing the larger fixture simply because it can hold more frames.
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