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Slatted Gondola Units Instead of Standard Shelving

Posted by Robert Walthall on Fri, Apr, 11, 2014 @ 09:30 AM

slatted_gondola_unitsYou know gondola shelving; but look into slatted gondola units for versatility and lightness

Wouldn't it be great if you could have the versatility of standard gondola shelving with the lightness and small footprint of slatwall displays? Now, you can.

Standard, stationary gondola units are sturdy and versatile – your basic workhorse of retail shelving. Modern versions can be set up and broken down easily so that you can change your store's layout or your merchandise stock areas whenever you choose.

They can be quite bulky, however, and aren't always suitable for every retail shelving need, especially in small retail spaces.

Retail shelving has brought together the best of both worlds by combining the ease of slatwall configurations with the versatility and functionality of gondola shelving. Use slatted gondola units instead of standard shelving when you need to conserve retail floor space without sacrificing merchandise variety and accessibility to customers. They also allow you to change display configurations almost instantly.

Consider slatted gondola units because:

  • They are sleek and refined

While typical slatted wall panels are also sleek and refined, they are often not suitable for heavier merchandise. Slatted gondola units combine the sleek, fine look of typical slatted wall panels and much of the sturdiness of gondola shelving unit in a smaller, lighter version.

  • Panel grooves allow for easy "mix-and-match" product displays

With this type of shelving, you can maximize your display space on slatted wall displays, whether freestanding or placed against the walls of your retail space. A variety of baskets, hooks, shelves, brackets and rails can be used with slatted gondola units to easily set up displays for merchandise of various weights, shapes, and materials all at once, for best use of space.

  • You can get them on wheels

Standard shelving is often stationary once it's assembled. Although you can set units up and break them down quickly, you can't move them easily once they're assembled. In a small retail shop where space is at a premium, you may wish to move some of your displays around while they're fully assembled. You can do that with slatted gondola units, and their hidden casters don't detract from the aesthetics of their streamlined look.

  • You can choose different materials and colors to fit your decor

Just as with most shelving units today, you can buy slatted gondola units in a variety of materials and colors to fit your decor.

  • You can set up more displays in less space

Slatted gondola units have a smaller footprint than standard retail shelving, so you can make the most of limited space and still create a variety of displays. Movable, customizable slatted gondola units allow you to streamline your store's layout; you can display your merchandise to best effect even with limited floor space.You won't sacrifice the amount of merchandise you have on the floor in order to give customers more space to move around. Instead, you can have the best of both worlds.

  • They are a cost-effective option to more expensive shelving and display choices

Light, sleek and strong, slatted gondola displays are movable, instantly customizable cost-effective alternatives to many standard retail shelving units. Swap standard retail shelving for slatted gondola displays when you want cost-effective, flexible display options that don't require the extreme heavy-duty functionality of standard gondola or other retail shelving.

Make the most of your retail space by adding slatted gondola units to your retail shelving options. Light and strong, these easy-to-move units can be infinitely customized to hold a variety of products and sizes; buy them in a variety of colors, materials and styles to fit any decor.

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