Using Gondola Shelving in Your Retail Store

Gondola shelving is an integral part of most retail stores, providing adaptable shelving options for many different products. Gondola shelving units are double sided and can be connected together to form a freestanding 'run', creating aisles in your store and offering easy browsing for customers. 

Gondola shelving is an exceptionally cost-effective and durable type of shop shelving comprising a deep base shelf and at least three additional adjustable shelves. Additional shelves can be added, or existing shelves can be tilted to a variety of angles, and the shelf backing can be swapped for pegboard if necessary, making these shelving units extremely versatile. 

Gondola shelving comes in a choice of heights and depths, with base shelf depths ranging from 300mm to 570mm and heights ranging from 1.4m to 2.1m. Individual shelves are available with depths of 250mm to 470mm to suit a huge variety of products. Because gondola shelves are accessible from both sides, they are easy to stock and maintain, either by hand or machine and work well in stores and warehouses. 

To finish off your gondola shelving, you'll need end bays which attach to the end of a run for a neat look and offer high-impact displays for stocking promotional items. Shelf risers and dividers and Epos ticket strips can also be added to your gondola shelving for easy organisation and to provide clear signage for customers. 

The way you position your gondola shelving is important as it will dictate how your customers move around your store. By creating aisles, you can draw customers back and forth through your store, exposing them to a greater number of different products and increasing the likelihood of impulse buys. If you need help planning your store or would like advice on which type of gondola shelving is right for your shop, please get in touch with us at Shelving4Shops and one of our retail experts will be glad to help!

Retail Shelving for the Job

Choosing shop shelving for your store will depend on several factors: size, budget, and the products you stock. At Shelving4Shops we're experts in retail and our experienced advisors can help you to find the best design of shelving and the right configuration for your needs. From shop planning all the way to assembly, let Shelving4Shops make setting up shop simple!

Not only does the right kind of shelf serve a practical use but it also offers an attractive display to entice your customers to buy. Whether you choose wall shelving, gondola shelving, pegboard shelving, magazine racking or wire shelving, the magic's in the arrangement.

Variety can help to create a multi-dimensional shopping space with a selection of different retail shelving units, neatly stacked and promoted with bright signage. To decide on your shop shelving, think about the products it will need to hold - bottles, packets, paper goods or fresh produce? Most shelving units are adaptable and adjustable to fit different sized products, so make the most of these options when putting your shelving together - nothing looks worse than shelving that is over or under stocked, or filled with products that don't fit well. 

We stock a wide range of shelving:

·     Gondola shelving - This is a very popular shelving choice than can be seen in many stores. The versatile shelving can be used to create aisles throughout the store and is available in a range of heights and widths to maximise the floor space you have.

·     Wall shelving - Wall shelving does what it says, it sits flat against the wall ensuring you utilise your floor space.

·     Shopping baskets - Shopping baskets encourage customers to pick up more items throughout their shops, if they are limited to what they can hold then they are less likely to grab impulse purchase items. A great tip is to place a few stacks of baskets throughout the store to encourage customers to pick up more items throughout their shopping experience.

·     Wire stacking baskets - Use these to create an easy queueing space for your customer, this versatile shelving can be easily moved and can display impulse purchase items or sale items to encourage customers to make those last minute purchases.

·     Corner shelving - Often the corner of a store is overlooked on blocked in by conventional shelving, with corner shelving you can open up that forgotten space and create more shelving space in your store.

·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

If you need help planning out your store or choosing retail racking and accessories, visit www.shelving4shops.co.uk or come and see our range of shelving at our showroom in Leicestershire. 

Versatile Pegboard Shop Shelving

Pegboard shelving is a versatile retail shelving option for all sized stores, offering many different ways of displaying a variety of products. Pegboard backing can be applied to wall shelving, gondola shelving, and end bays to maximise space in a store, displaying large or small items on a range of accessories, including:

• Pegboard hooks
• Pegboard shelves
• Pegboard signs and displays

There are hooks and shelves to suit any product, with durable options for heavier items - the beauty of a pegboard display is how easy it is to change it according to your needs. With so much space and so many different configurations available, simply rearrange your shelves and hooks whenever you need to. When used in conjunction with a wall shelving unit or gondola, you also have the benefit of a large sturdy base shelf on which you can display larger items or stacked products.

Pegboard shelving is popular in pet stores, hardware stores, convenience stores, clothing stores, petrol stations and many other retail outlets looking for a cost-effective choice of shop shelving. Combine pegboard shelving with gondola shelving, wall shelving and temporary shelving like dump bins and wire stacking baskets to maximise the space you have available and boost sales! 


Visit our website to find out more about any of the items above and to browse our huge range of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

• ·     Gondola shelving - A popular choice in many stores due to its versatility and functionality, gondola shelving is a staple shelving option for stores of any size. You can use this shelving to create aisles within your store and the range of heights and widths we stock mean that we have the shelving size for you.
  ·     Wall shelving - Use wall shelving around the edge of your store to provide plenty of shelving space while optimising the floor space you have available.
  ·     Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
  ·     Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
  ·     Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
  ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

Talk to us at Shelving4Shops to find out how pegboard can be incorporated into your existing shelving units, or used as part of a brand new store plan.

Organise Your Shop Shelving for Maximum Sales

Retail shelving is the building blocks of any store - a neat, tidy, well-organised shop with high quality shelving can create success from simply being designed in the right way to maximise the shopper experience and encourage more sales. 

• Pegboard shelving works well for smaller items that need to be hung from pegs, or for when you have a wide variety of different shaped and sized products, for example in a pet shop;

• Wall shelving is useful in any shop, making the most of wall space and offering versatile display areas according to your needs, for example with magazine racking, slatwall shelving or tilted shelves;

• Gondola units are a double-sided freestanding form of shelving that provides a space-saving way to create aisles in your store;

• Dump bins and wire shelving allow you to fill any extra spaces in your store with temporary and adaptable display units;

• Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
• Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.
• Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
• Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.

When planning your store you'll need to take into account the size of your shopping area, the position of your shop counter and whether you will be using gondola shelving to turn floor space into aisles. The type of retail shelving you choose will depend on the products you'll be stocking:

There are other ways to organise and arrange your store to help make it as inviting and enticing as possible. Using different materials gives different effects according to your store's intended atmosphere - glass gives a high quality appeal while wood can appear rustic, clean and crisp plastic looks clean and tidy while metal offers a contemporary look. For a professional appearance, your shelving should stay well stocked and in good condition - not too empty nor overcrowded, and always clean and free from cracks or breakages. By arranging your shelves at equal or similar heights with complementary products kept together, the aesthetic of your display will be attractive and interesting. Signage and displays should be kept up to date and changed regularly to give a sense of novelty for regular shoppers - keeping a particular shelving unit aside for promotional items and special offers allows customers to know exactly where to find a bargain at every visit. And why not be creative with your retail displays? Add in seasonal decorations or create a theme using colour schemes and signage - give your store a personal style and your customers will remember you! 

How to Arrange Gondola Retail Shelving

Gondola shelving is a versatile type of retail racking that allows you to dictate the flow of traffic in your store while maximising display space on free-standing double sided shelving units. The way you arrange your gondola shelving can have a huge effect on the success of your store, encouraging (or discouraging!) customers to pick up extra items and helping visitors to find what they need easily. 

Creating an effective flow of traffic will make your stock more visible and boost impulse buys, as well as making your shop pleasant to move around. Gondola shelving units are available in various different sizes to suit your space and can be connected together to make a 'run', capped with end bays which can be stocked with promotional items or popular goods. 

One trick when arranging your gondola shelving and retail racking is to place popular and high demand products at the back of the store to ensure that customers are exposed to a variety of other items on their way through the store. If you place these items right by the counter or at the front of the store customers will simply pop in, grab what they want and leave without browsing any further. 

When creating aisles with gondola shelving you need to ensure that there is enough space between each shelving unit for easy movement and browsing - this width also needs to be wide enough to accommodate a pushchair or wheelchair. The way you lay out your aisles will help to drive traffic around the store - for example a 'racetrack' layout consists of a series of parallel gondola runs, leading customers around your shop aisle by aisle, while the 'power aisle' layout is more suitable for larger stores and supermarkets and comprises a central aisle with various 'departments' branching off, made up from perpendicular gondola shelving runs. 

Gondola display units can be customised with extra shelves, pegboard backing, slatwall shelving, shelf risers and dividers, magazine shelving and adjustable shelves that can be moved to different heights or tilted for easy access. 

Visit our website to find out more about any of the items above and to browse our huge range of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

• ·     Gondola shelving - A popular choice in many stores due to its versatility and functionality, gondola shelving is a staple shelving option for stores of any size. You can use this shelving to create aisles within your store and the range of heights and widths we stock mean that we have the shelving size for you.
  ·     Wall shelving - Use wall shelving around the edge of your store to provide plenty of shelving space while optimising the floor space you have available.
  ·     Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
  ·     Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
  ·     Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
  ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

For help choosing the right gondola shelving for your store and advice on shop layouts, visit www.shelving4shops.co.uk or come to our Leicestershire shelving showroom to speak to us in person. 

Shop Counters and Countertop Displays

Shop owners spend a lot of time organising the main retail shelving units in their store, such as wall shelving, gondola shelving and magazine shelving, but there's one more area that can provide a beneficial space for additional displays - your shop counter.

Shop counter displays are great because they offer maximum exposure, being seen by the majority of customers - even those just popping in for a bottle of milk. There are many different ways to utilise your counter space with additional shelving and displays, for example:

• Line up dump bins and wire stacking baskets to form a queuing area - these storage baskets can be stocked with promotional items, end-of-line stock, awkwardly shaped products or whatever you'd like to encourage your customers to grab as they line up to pay;

• Arrange riser sets, literature holders and spinners on your shop countertop to display small items that are perfect for suitable for impulse buys;

• Promo items and discounted products will sell like hot cakes when placed on your counter - perhaps in a display basket with bright signage?

• Remind customers of special offers verbally and with signs at the counter so they may decide to take another trip around the store before checking out;

• Consider setting up a loyalty card scheme for regular customers and popular items using a stamp and special discounts for repeat buys.

Visit our website to find out more about any of the items above and to browse our huge range of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

• ·     Gondola shelving - A popular choice in many stores due to its versatility and functionality, gondola shelving is a staple shelving option for stores of any size. You can use this shelving to create aisles within your store and the range of heights and widths we stock mean that we have the shelving size for you.
  ·     Wall shelving - Use wall shelving around the edge of your store to provide plenty of shelving space while optimising the floor space you have available.
  ·     Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
  ·     Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
  ·     Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
  ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

There are endless ways to set up your shop counter to maximise sales - visit our retail shelving showroom in Leicestershire or get in touch with us at Shelving4Shops and let us help you design your perfect store with every type of retail racking and shelving you could possibly need!

Convenience Store Shelving and Racking for Fresh Produce

To compete in the convenience store industry, rising numbers of businesses are offering fresh goods and self-service counters to provide hot and chilled produce to customers on the go. Convenience store customers often pass by on their way to work or school or pop in on their lunch break for something quick and easy to eat. Offering fresh goods means that your store traffic will increase as you become a handy stop for all sorts of customers. In addition to packeted goods, newspapers and popular items stocked on wall shelving and gondola shelving, you can also provide customers with fresh items displayed in refrigerated shelving units and counters, for example:

• Freshly-baked pastries and bread
• Self-service hot drinks machines or a coffee counter
• Chilled snacks, sandwiches and drinks
• A staffed counter serving sandwiches, delicatessen goods or even hot food
• Freezer storage for ice creams and frozen foods

The type of fresh goods you can stock will depend on the space you have available for the appropriate refrigerated shelving unit or retail racking unit. If you are serving freshly made food on the premises you will also need to obtain any relevant health and safety accreditations to ensure quality control.

Visit our website to find out more about any of the items above and to browse our huge range of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

• ·     Gondola shelving - A popular choice in many stores due to its versatility and functionality, gondola shelving is a staple shelving option for stores of any size. You can use this shelving to create aisles within your store and the range of heights and widths we stock mean that we have the shelving size for you.
  ·     Wall shelving - Use wall shelving around the edge of your store to provide plenty of shelving space while optimising the floor space you have available.
  ·     Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
  ·     Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
  ·     Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
  ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

 Call our team on 01455 221512 to talk about incorporating fresh goods into your retail shelving configuration.

How to Make a Retail Shelving Floor Plan

One of the first tasks any shop owner faces when fitting out a store is the basic floor plan for retail shelving. You'll have plenty of decisions to make, from the type of shop shelving you need to where to place your counter. Here are the basic steps you'll need to take to make a retail shelving floor plan, but remember that the team at Shelving4Shops are always happy to provide advice to help you to put together the perfect store plan - just pop into our Leicestershire shelving showroom to speak to one of our retail experts!

Here are our 9 easy steps to creating a retail shelving floor plan:

1) Measure out your floor space accurately and draw an outline (squared paper or graph paper can be helpful to draw to scale);

2) Mark out the position of doors, windows, columns, and electrical sockets;

3) Think about the position/size of your shop counter - usually, the best position is near the front of the store but you will want to ensure that you have good visibility of as much of your shop as possible;

4) Determine how many wall shelving units you'll need (you can find examples of sizes and widths here) and whether you'll need to add corner units, pegboard shelving, or magazine racking according to your merchandise;

5) If your store is big enough to have aisles, consider where to position gondola shelving and how you'd like your customers to move around your store - gondola shelving is a versatile double-sided freestanding type of shop shelving and creates a 'flow' for your shop traffic;

6) End bays or promotional bays provide a neat way to end a gondola run and provide impact for promotional items - if you have space to add these to gondola units then you can really boost impulse sales;

7) Now think about the different type of products you're going to sell and whether you'll need to adjust or add shelving accessories to your wall and gondola shelving, such as shelf risers, shelf dividers, extra shelves, pegboard backing, magazine racking or different depth base shelves;

8) Any unused or awkward spaces? Fill them with dump bins and stacking wire baskets - make the most of every inch of your store!

9) Finally, add a shop counter, and promotional material like Epos ticket strips to finish your store with a professional look.

Visit our website to find out more about any of the items above and to browse our huge range of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

• ·     Gondola shelving - A popular choice in many stores due to its versatility and functionality, gondola shelving is a staple shelving option for stores of any size. You can use this shelving to create aisles within your store and the range of heights and widths we stock mean that we have the shelving size for you.
  ·     Wall shelving - Use wall shelving around the edge of your store to provide plenty of shelving space while optimising the floor space you have available.
  ·     Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
  ·     Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
  ·     Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
  ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

You can find all these retail shelving items along with experienced and friendly advice on planning your store at Shelving4Shops - visit us online, call on 01455 221512 or email sales@shelving4shops.co.uk for more information.

The Different Types of Shop Racking

When fitting out a store it's likely you'll need several different types of shop racking to provide a range of shelving options for the products you stock. If you're new to the retail industry or are unsure about which kind of shop shelving you need, here's a handy guide to the main components you'll find at Shelving4Shops:

• Wall shelving: a durable type of shelving that is fitted along a wall to provide standard display space for the majority of products. Available in a choice of heights, widths and depths, wall shelving can be customised with pegboard, magazine racking or extra shelves;
• Gondola shelving: this type of shelving is double-sided and free-standing. By joining units together in a run you can create aisles in your store for easy browsing and extra display space. Available in a range of sizes, gondola shelving can be finished with end bays for a neat appearance;
• Pegboard shelving: pegboard includes backing with numerous holes for hanging pegs or different types of shelving and accessories to display a diverse range of products. Pegboard backing can usually be fitted to wall shelving or gondola shelving;
• Magazine racking: perfect for paper goods of all kinds, including magazines, newspapers, cards, stationery and wrapping paper;
• Corner units and end bays: these units can be used to finish runs of wall shelving and gondola shelving to ensure that there is no wasted space in your store;
• Wire shelving and dump bins: there are many types of wire shelving available, including wire stacking baskets and tall wire shelving units for use in window displays or warehouse storage. Dump bins are collapsible storage units to provide additional display space in your store, filling awkward corners or creating queuing areas by the tills. Idea for unusually-shaped products or end-of line items;
• Shelving accessories: there are several accessories that can help to finish your store and make shelving more efficient, such as shelf risers and dividers, shopping baskets, extra shelves and epos ticket strips.

If you need help planning your store, or would like to find out more about our range of shop racking and shelving, get in touch with us at Shelving4Shops by calling 01455 221512 or emailing sales@shelving4shops.co.uk. You can also visit our Leicestershire shelving showroom to browse our full selection of retail shelving and get advice from our shelving experts in store. 

Magazine Shelving and Racking

Magazine shelving units are a versatile way to display paper goods, including cards, magazines, newspapers, stationery and even wrapping paper. Whether you're stocking extra cards in the run up to Christmas or expanding your stock to include other paper goods, magazine shelves are adaptable and durable, perfect for many different requirements.

These shelving racks can easily be connected to other shop shelving units like wall shelving to create bespoke runs. As you can see in the picture, the height of each shelf can be adjusted according to the type of products you have on display, and the large base shelf is ideal for stacking newspapers or housing boxed items. 

Our magazine shelving units are available with a standard 470mm base shelf but this can be swapped for any size you need. Each unit has eight angled magazine shelf tiers and as with all our shelving units, additional shelves can be purchased and added if needed. Choose from three different heights to match your existing shelving: 1.8m, 2.1m or 2.4m. 

If you're not sure how magazine shelving will work with your current shelving configuration, bring along a basic floor plan of your store to our shelving showroom and we'll help you to work out the best arrangement for your requirements! While you're there, browse our huge range of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

• ·     Gondola shelving - A popular choice in many stores due to its versatility and functionality, gondola shelving is a staple shelving option for stores of any size. You can use this shelving to create aisles within your store and the range of heights and widths we stock mean that we have the shelving size for you.
  ·     Wall shelving - Use wall shelving around the edge of your store to provide plenty of shelving space while optimising the floor space you have available.
  ·     Shopping baskets - By having stacks of baskets at the front of the store and dotted around the aisles you will encourage customers to purchase more items as it is easier to carry them in a basket than with their hands.
  ·     Wire stacking baskets - These are an excellent way to display sale and impulse purchase items in your store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty spaces and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
  ·     Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have in your store by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner.
  ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

Visit our website at www.shelving4shops.co.uk for more information.  

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Keep Your Retail Shelving Displays Interesting

Keeping your retail shelving displays appealing and interesting can help drive customers into your store and boost sales of popular, promotional and end-of-line products. The arrangement of both your shelving units and your products can have an effect on your overall revenue, especially during holiday season when placement really counts.

There are five main areas of shelving display that you need to be aware of when arranging your store:

1) Window Displays: Your window display is the first thing customers see as they walk past or into your shop. Keep your window shelving updated and intriguing with seasonal goods, bright signage and popular items;

2) Core Stock Display: This is where you display your most popular items - the products that your customers are probably specifically coming in to buy. Keeping these items in the same place helps customers find what they need quickly and easily, and these shelves must always be well-stocked, neat and tidy;

3) Promotional Bays: End bays, corner bays and promotional bays can be used to stock special items, promotional products and end-of-line stock that you want to draw attention to. Use signage and clever arrangements to give these areas impact;

4) Sale Shelving Areas: If you always place sale items in the same shelving units, customers will know where to look when they want a good deal. Mix in other promotional products to encourage extra purchases and customers will automatically assume they're saving money;

5) Counter Displays: Placing certain goods on the counter or in a line of dump bins where your customers' queue can increase impulse buys and boost your sales, especially if you display seasonal products like Christmas chocolates or greetings cards.

Moving your shelving around or changing the configuration of your store by adding pegboard shelving, magazine racking or extra shelves can help to give the appearance of newness in your shop and provide a sense of novelty to customers, encouraging them to see products they might have otherwise walked past.


At Shelving4shops we stock a large range of shelving and accessories to ensure you can find everything you need for your store, just some of the items we stock are:

· Gondola shelving - This popular item is featured in many stores due to its versatility and the different widths and heights that are available. This unit can also be used in conjunction with our other bay units to create a seamless flow of shelving throughout your store. 

· Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on a flat shelf, for those products pegboard shelving is the perfect solution. This bay can be used for hooks when you have items to hang or can be transformed into a regular shelf when the hooks are not needed.

· Wall shelving - This shelving can be used around the perimeter of your shop floor to maximise your space and provide extra room for displaying items.

· Shopping baskets - A simple trick utilised by many stores is adding baskets throughout the store. This encourages customers to pick up more items throughout their visit as they are not having to balance items in their arms.

· Wire stacking baskets and dump bins - These are an excellent way to display impulse purchase items and sale items throughout the store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty space in your store and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.

· Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner of your store. These units can be used in conjunction with our other bay units to create a seamless display.

All in all, your shelving arrangement is dependent on the space you have available and the products you stock - and if you need help deciding on the right kind of shelving for your store, get in touch with us at Shelving4Shops and we'll be happy to advise you. 

Shop Shelves and Accessories Ready for Christmas!

In the run-up to Christmas, you might want to think about sprucing up your store with additional shop shelves and accessories to ensure that you have enough display space for extra seasonal stock. Shop shelving units come in many different styles and sizes to suit a variety of settings and can be adapted according to your particular needs or the stock you need to display. We have a great range of shop shelves for sale online or from our Leicestershire showroom, and our retail experts can even help you to design the perfect floor plan for your store.




Changing the configuration of your shop shelves and display units can be a simple way to refresh your store and provide a bit of novelty to encourage impulse buys. There are several ways to achieve this that won't cost you much to do, including:

• Swapping the backing of your wall shelving or gondola units with pegboard to provide display space for a broader range of products, including awkwardly-shaped items that would look best hanging from hooks;
• Adding extra shelves to existing shelving units to offer extra shelving space;
• Segregating and organising products with shelf risers and dividers to help your shop shelving look neat and ordered;
• Adding dump bins or stacking wire baskets to empty corners or areas of your shop for easily moveable displays. You can also line up dump bins in front of the counter to create a queuing area and grab a few extra spontaneous buys while customers wait to be served;
• Update shelving units or change the arrangement of your shop shelving for a more efficient configuration, creating better traffic flow around your store;
• Think vertical and add extra shelving above existing wall shelves to draw the eye upwards and display seasonal items;
• Refresh your window displays and counter displays to reflect the festive season and showcase special products.

For a full range of shop shelving and accessories to help you get sorted for Christmas, visit www.shelving4shops.co.uk were we offer a wide range of used and new shop shelving and accessories, including:

· Gondola shelving - This popular item is featured in many stores due to its versatility and the different widths and heights that are available. This unit can also be used in conjunction with our other bay units to create a seamless flow of shelving throughout your store. 

· Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on a flat shelf, for those products pegboard shelving is the perfect solution. This bay can be used for hooks when you have items to hang or can be transformed into a regular shelf when the hooks are not needed.

· Wall shelving - This shelving can be used around the perimeter of your shop floor to maximise your space and provide extra room for displaying items.

· Shopping baskets - A simple trick utilised by many stores is adding baskets throughout the store. This encourages customers to pick up more items throughout their visit as they are not having to balance items in their arms.

· Wire stacking baskets and dump bins - These are an excellent way to display impulse purchase items and sale items throughout the store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty space in your store and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.

· Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner of your store. These units can be used in conjunction with our other bay units to create a seamless display.

Use Shop Shelving Techniques to Increase Sales

Did you know that your shop layout and the way you stack your shelves can have an effect on your sales? It's common sense that keeping your store tidy and clean is a good first step in appealing to customers, but the actual configuration of your shop shelving plays an important part in how your customers move around your shop, and can even encourage customers to make more spontaneous purchases. At Shelving 4 Shops we're experts in shelving, with over 15 years' experience in the retail industry. Here are our top tips on using shop shelving to increase your sales and improve the layout of your store:

• Plan your store carefully to maximise space and make shopping efficient and easy for customers. If you need help, the team at Shelving4Shops will be happy to take a look at your floor plans and give you some tips!
• Organise your shelving so that there's a natural flow around the store and customers can easily find related items close by. Positioning your most popular items at the very back of your store ensures that customers will pass the majority of your stock on their way to pick them up, increasing the likelihood that they'll also choose another product on their way to the counter;
• Gondola shelving allows you to create aisles and maximise space in your store by stocking products on both sides of the unit. Join several gondola units together to form a run and cap with end bays for a neat look;
• Make the most of adjustable shelf heights and interchangeable shelf backing to make your shelving suit your products. Never try to cram stock into the wrong sized shelf - it will damage goods and look messy. Flexible and adaptable shelving allows you to make your shelving suit your products perfectly;
• Place popular or premium items at eye-level to maximise sales. Adding vertical height to your shelving also draws the eye upwards and provides extra display space;
• Reposition your shelving to display promotional items clearly and increase spontaneous sales. Use end bays, corner shelving units and dump bins to prominently display popular items that customers will be most likely to grab on their way around;
• Open up your shop with the right shelving plan. Choose units with a depth that suits your floor space rather than going for the largest shelving unit you can fit in the store. It's better to have a store that is easy to browse and looks as spacious as possible;
• Change your displays to reflect the latest offers, public holidays, seasons and to show off new stock. Keeping your store looking fresh and new can encourage regular customers to make extra purchases;
• Don't forget about the little details like Epos ticket strips, shelf dividers, shelf risers, dump bins, shopping baskets, wire stacking shelves and other shelving accessories!

At Shelving4Shops we hold large quantities of shop shelving and accessories, including:

· Gondola shelving - This is one of the most popular shelving choices we offer, it is a highly versatile option that can be used to create aisles throughout your store or can be used in conjunction with other shelving units we offer to create one seamless shelving unit throughout your store.
· Wall shelving - This shelving can be used around the perimeter of your shop floor to maximise your floor space and provide ample room for displaying items.
· Shopping baskets - Using baskets throughout your store encourages customers to pick up more items throughout their visit as they are not having to balance items in their arms.
· Wire stacking baskets and dump bins - These are an excellent way to display impulse purchase items and sale items throughout the store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty space in your store and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
· Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner of your store. These units can be used in conjunction with our other bay units to create a seamless display.
· Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

Making small changes to your store can make a big difference to your sales. For more advice on organising your store shelving and to browse our huge range of shelving and accessories, get in touch with us at Shelving4Shops or visit our Leicestershire showroom.

Service with a smile and so much more!

We all know that service with a smile is one of things that keep people coming back a store.  Here at Shelving4Shops we believe in providing a great service, not only with a smile but also served with great rates, too.

We offer fantastic value on shopshelving as well as a design and plan service to enable you to get an expert opinion from our experienced team. If you have an awkwardly-shaped store, simply bring along a basic floor plan (including measurements and the position of any doors, windows and pillars) and we'll help you to come up with a shop shelving solution. 

If you are looking to refit your store but need to spread the payments, you can take advantage of our finance option (minimum spend required) which allows you to get everything you need to start trading in a freshly revamped store.

Taking advantage of Shelving4Shops' expertise is a great way to get the best out of your shop shelving. If you prefer, you're more than welcome to order over the phone or online, but sometimes there's nothing like seeing the products for real at our showroom where you can look over the quality and versatility of our shelving options. You can even use our baked bean cans and wine bottle props to visualise your shelving fully stocked! The Shelving4shops showroom is open 6 days a week and our customers are always provided with a warm welcome. Whether you spend £10 or £10,000 you will always get great service.

At Shelving4Shops we hold large quantities of shop shelving and accessories, including:

· Gondola shelving - This is one of the most popular shelving choices we offer, it is a highly versatile option that can be used to create aisles throughout your store or can be used in conjunction with other shelving units we offer to create one seamless shelving unit throughout your store.
· Wall shelving - This shelving can be used around the perimeter of your shop floor to maximise your floor space and provide ample room for displaying items.
· Shopping baskets - Using baskets throughout your store encourages customers to pick up more items throughout their visit as they are not having to balance items in their arms.
· Wire stacking baskets and dump bins - These are an excellent way to display impulse purchase items and sale items throughout the store. As these are freestanding they can be used to fill empty space in your store and can be easily moved to create new interesting displays.
· Corner shelving - Utilise every inch of floor space you have by using specialist corner shelving to bring life back into an overlooked corner of your store. These units can be used in conjunction with our other bay units to create a seamless display.
· Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products sit well on classic flat shelving, our range of pegboard shelving allows you to hang products to ensure they are displayed in the best way possible. All of our bays can be slotted together to ensure a seamless shelving display.

Why not come and test our 'service with a smile' promise? Visit our Leicestershire showroom and take a look at our range of gondola shelving, wall shelving, shop counters, wire dump bins and shop shelving accessories.