Retail Shop Shelving for Wall or Aisle Displays

Retail Shop Shelving for In-Store Displays

If you are looking for retail store shelving then it can be confusing knowing where to start and what to choose.

There are several types of shelving to consider for your retail store including:

• Gondola shelving – This is one of the most popular types of shelving because not only does it hold your merchandise, but it can be used to configure the layout of your store. Furthermore, it can hold practically any type of product from featured items to heavy goods and is commonly used to form shop aisles.
  • Slatwall backed – This type of shelving is incredibly versatile and enables you to easily customise your shelving. Generally speaking, this type of shelving is better for lighter items and is available in Versa kits.
  • End caps – These are normally found at the end of gondola shelving and are often used for seasonal products or holiday items. They can also be used as a means of expanding shelving. Most commonly used at the end of an aisle. 
  • Wall corner display units – This type of unit is handy when you want to expand existing wall shelving into a corner. You can use pegboard or flat metal backed shelving for the corners of your store.
• Longspan racking and shelving – A durable and robust racking system used for large, heavy or bulky products. Perfect for storage, back of house and all other retail applications. Four types of shelves are available including raw particle board/chipboard, black melamine, wire mesh deck or galvanised metal shelves.
• Wall stripping – This type of shop shelving can be placed on any empty wall in your store. It attaches by screwing uprights directly to your shop walls. This enables products to be visible for customers while also taking up little floor space.

Benefits Of Gondolas

Gondola shelving is a mainstay in many retail businesses, especially supermarkets. It is strong and versatile and there are many options when choosing this type of shop shelving system.

For instance, there are several colour and accessory options which can be used to align with your brand objectives and colours.

This type of shelving also helps to maximise space for your products and lets you stack products. In addition to colours and styles, gondola shelving means you can

• Stack as close or as far as you want
• Create a long row of shelves by stacking horizontally
• Add end caps at the end of an aisle
• Use it to create your floor plan with the flexibility of being able to change it as and when required
• Customise panels for differing products and place shelves to suit product heights

Metal Shelving

Metal shelving is popular with many stores because it is strong, affordable, easy to install, simple to keep clean, and can easily be adjusted to accommodate merchandise of different types and sizes.

Metal shelving contains backing panels made from volcano pegboard, grid wire mesh, flat metal panels or slatwall backing enabling you to accessorise with items like display hooks, display arms, hangers, parts/storage bins, wire baskets and LED lights.

Benefits of Steel Shelving Units

Steel shelving units are reliable and sturdy and can last a long time. There are also several areas in retail stores where they can be used.

• Stock room – If you have a large inventory industrial steel shelving is a great option because it's versatile and comes in many sizes.
• Warehouse storage – Heavy-duty steel shelving provides even more strength and can be used to store large heavy merchandise. Again, this is available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and dimensions.
• Product display – Steel shop shelving is extremely cost-effective and durable which makes it a good choice for displaying your stores merchandise. Shelves can be placed at different locations to suit varying product sizes and create a neat store environment.

Is Space An Issue?

There are two options for smaller stores where floor space is minimal. Wall strip shelving or 600mm slatwall gondolas.

Slatwall could be the perfect solution for you if:

• Space is an issue in your storefront
• You are running out of floor space
• There is too much standard shelving

Slatwall (also known as slotwall or slatboard) is a type of backing panel found on wall bays or free-standing fixtures. Grooves enable you to slot in shelves, bins, and racks and because it comes in a variety of colours and sizes, you can choose an option suited to your brand and store design.

Whether your slatwalls are permanent or mobile, the ease at which you can swap out products means the space never gets boring. You can also install built-in lighting which looks aesthetically pleasing and draws customers attention.

Are you ready to improve your retail shop shelving?

If you are ready to move forward with the next process in your retail store design, why not browse our selection of shop shelving. If you need any assistance then please do not hesitate to reach out to the experienced team at SI Retail.