Gift shops should open with enough eyewear to create useful visitor choice without overwhelming the store's core merchandise.
A Major Frames 132-pair floor display is commonly paired with a 160-pair opening model, while smaller countertop formats use fewer pairs.
Opening inventory should cover
- reader powers for practical travel needs
- meaningfully different sunglass and frame styles
- a selective refill layer behind likely fast sellers
Adjust for the destination
Tourism, holidays, weather, and local events can justify temporary opening depth, but the permanent mix should be based on reorders.
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