When trying to move stock from the shelves and sell plenty of products, the smartest sales people will try and be creative as possible with how they advertise their goods. However, every now and then, a shop assistant will help out with some funny advertising and signage just in order to cure the boredom of stacking shelves, dealing with customers and working as a cashier. Whether you turn your toilet roll stock into a beautiful wedding dress, re-name your chalk boards as Victorian iPads or throw in a few Game Of Thrones references for good measure, there’s plenty you can do to turn heads in the store. Scroll through this collection of pictures and discover why these stupid marketing techniques in small stores are too funny.
When you’re struggling to move all of that cheese stock that you’ve had lying around, the only logical thing to do is use some classic Eurythmics lyrics to drum up some excitement…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
When your toilet paper supplies aren’t selling as well as you hoped, there’s only one thing to do: turn them into a strange and beautiful bride mannequin.
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
We reckon a few of these will get shifted purely for the audaciousness of the advertising technique. Plus, everybody wants an iPad…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
The whole world is completely obsessed with the vast and epic Game Of Thrones, so it makes perfect sense to introduce the mythical series into people’s shopping habits…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
However, if you prefer your television series to be more focused and character based, you may want to track down the store advertising these baguettes…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
Sometimes, all you have to do is use a little sympathy and get people to take pity on pieces of fruit that are all alone…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
Depending on the area’s weather conditions, some items in your stock could become multi-purpose. You just have to be a little creative…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
Nobody needs a great deal of convincing when it comes to buying stuff from the bargain bin, but honesty is still always the best policy…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
Somebody probably bought the whole bunch just so they could take all of them home and re-create this absolute madness…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
We’re not too sure how we feel about this one. This Teenage Meatant Ninja Turtle looks like the least appetising thing that we’ve ever seen…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
You’ll probably only understand this if you’ve seen the Matt Damon starring Ridley Scott directed sci-fi epic. Everybody loves a good ol’ botanist!
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
For the gym and muscle addicts out there, this Incredible Hulk sign is sure to get your testosterone levels rising to pretty high levels…
Courtesy of boredpanda.com
Whenever in doubt about how to advertise your chocolate section, use a meme that’s universally understood by the masses and never seems to get remotely old…
A little bit obsessed with all things film and and tennis. You can catch me binging on films and writing furiously about them, or darting around the court like a mad man.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.