SHELF OBSESSED

To be at your most efficient and therefore profitable, you need retail shelving (gondola shelving, end caps and other fixtures) in your store that is cost-effective, endlessly customizable, and gives you and your customers easy access to goods, both for placement on and removal from shelves for display and purchase.

Longspan shelving is similar, but it makes the most of your warehouse or other storage facility's space; it is cost-effective, customizable, and gives you easy access to shelving, for goods' placement and removal.

Did you know that you could actually improve your store's sales just by updating your retail shelving, and by using it in specific ways? Here's how:

You 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.

Moving merchandise more efficiently; why gravity conveyors are good for business

A gravity conveyor can be invaluable to your retail establishment because it can help you move merchandise safely and efficiently. Gravity conveyors are particularly efficient because they don't need power to operate. They are also customizable to your needs, quiet to operate, and lightweight. A gravity conveyor also improves efficiency for customers.

If you have just bought or rented a retail space and are ready to start your own business, congratulations. Or perhaps you've been in business for a while but you want to expand – or just give the interior a much-needed facelift.

You've completed your store's interior redesign, including updated retail shelving and fixtures, and it's just about time to open the doors for your customers. Before you do, though, there's one more thing you might want to do: Take some pictures of your brand-new sparkling interior – or a video – and post it on social media sites. Why? Because:

If your retail store needs a facelift but you're working with a relatively limited budget, not to worry. You can probably do everything you want to with your retail shelving facelift, as long as you do a little planning ahead of time.

Looking forward to designing your new retail store? It's certainly an exciting time, but there are also some potential pitfalls to be aware of. There's more to designing a retail store than some new retail shelving and fixtures, but a little preparation ahead of time can prevent a lot of headaches during design and construction.

If it's been a while since you've changed the look and layout of your retail store, you might want to consider giving everything a facelift and fresh new look. Why? Because doing so has benefits both for you and your customers – and it may just keep you "legal," too.

Is it time to remodel your retail business? More than just a simple paint job or repositioning of retail shelving, there may come a time when you need to do a true remodeling not only to update your interior, but improve efficiency and make your customers' shopping experiences more enjoyable, too.