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Articles In 'Gondola Shelves'

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

Are you in the retail industry and in need of a store makeover? Or maybe you are opening a new store and don’t know where to start? Retail stores can be anything from large bulk supply warehouses to small, family owned shops. Handy Store Fixtures can help you along the way with expert knowledge in store planning in the retail industry and all of the store shelving solutions that you need to showcase your products. The type of merchandise you sell will be a major factor in determining the proper shelvi... read more.

  • November 15, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves, Sporting Goods Stores

When it comes to displaying sporting goods items there is a lot of variation in the size the products. From golf balls to bicycles, clothing to kayaks, there is no one size fits all solution. Fortunately, there are a lot of sporting goods display shelving options available. Here are a few of the most commonly found fixtures: Slatwall Panels Slatwall panels can hold a variety of items due to the ability to slide in various shelves, hooks and baskets. They transform a wall into a completely new and dynamic me... read more.

  • October 19, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

When patrons visit a hardware store they are often on a specific mission, and not there to browse or look around. They want to find the tool, paint or other item they are looking for and be on their way. That is why the setup of hardware shelves is so important. Items should be prominently displayed in labeled aisles that make sense. Some of the shelving options that make this straight to the point display philosophy possible include: Wide Span Shelving Wide span shelving units are essentially warehouse she... read more.

  • October 16, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Beauty Supply Stores, Gondola Shelves

A business that is promoting the beauty industry should have beautiful shelves to match! Beauty supply store shelving units should showcase merchandise in the most flattering way possible. It is important that all items are clearly visible and displayed in ways that are both flattering and logical, keeping all hair care products in the same area, broken down by type, as well as areas for nail care, skin care and more. Products should look appealing and not too sparse or crammed. Some of the most popular she... read more.

  • October 10, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

Auto parts store shelves should optimize traffic flow and increase sales. Making sure products are easy to find and follow a practical layout that makes sense for a shopper is important. The kinds of people visiting auto parts stores can range from professionals in the industry to a brand new driver trying to replace a tail light. It is important to take into account all of these shoppers and cater to their needs. Here are some of the most common store shelves found in the auto parts industry: Chrome Wir... read more.

  • October 07, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

Selecting the right fittings for your retail display shelves includes the display arms, prongs, hooks, baskets, brackets/shelves and other accessories required to piece together and customize your retail display fixtures. Fittings are a great way to enhance already existing gondola shelving units by adding space above as well as to the ends of free standing gondolas. Before purchasing any fittings, make sure that you are aware of the measurements required, and that you are opting for high quality pieces mad... read more.

  • September 28, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

Retail stores range from independent shops, department stores, discount and bargain priced shops, convenience stores, pet stores, membership warehouse clubs, pharmacies, conventional supermarkets, electronics stores and many more in the retail sector. Store retailers operate fixed brick and mortar locations designed to attract a high volume of walk-in customers. In general, stores have large scale merchandise store displays and use mass-media advertising to attract customers, such as commercials, magazine a... read more.

  • September 25, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

Whether you are opening a new convenience store or just want to update the one you have now, shelving units are a great way to adjust the flow of your business. Convenience store shelving needs to be easily accessible to customers with items clearly visible and marked. Typically people entering a convenience store want to be in and out quickly and not spend time browsing the aisles. They came in for a reason and want to find the product they need without hassle. Here we will talk about some of the shelving... read more.

  • September 22, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

Oftentimes, one size doesn’t fit all. We get that. The needs of a pharmacy are completely different than the needs of a traditional retail store. You have unique shelving needs that some traditional shelves can’t handle. As the shelving experts, we take great pride in providing the shelving needs of every one of our potential clients. And pharmacies are no exception. We offer traditional and specialty shelving units to accommodate this industry:   Standard shelves - Our traditional retail disp... read more.

  • June 30, 2024

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Gondola Shelves

When you’re looking to maximize merchandise space in your store, it can sometimes seem impossible. You don’t want to have too many displays, but you also don’t want to leave too much un-utilized space. So where’s the balance? By purchasing the right gondola shelving units you can increase your storage without sacrificing precious floor space. Odds are you’re already using basic gondola shelves in your store. So, why not make the absolute most of them by adding end-caps? What are End-Caps? End fr... read more.

  • June 12, 2024
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