Big Plans for Leicestershire Shop Owner

Some people think it’s better to hold back on big projects and shop refits in this ever-changing financial climate, but not so for a Leicestershire man who has gone all out to convert a tired-looking furniture show room in Barwell into a fresh looking Londis store.

Before the refit 

As you can see this wasn't just a quick lick of paint or replacing a few ceiling tiles - the property needed a full refit and major building work. The shop was split in two with a brick supporting wall, and since this layout wouldn't work for a convenience store, the wall had to go...

Removing the wall opened up the whole the shop floor, providing an expanse of wall space which has been maximised buy installing large runs of multidec chillers and double door freezers.

Shop with stud wall

Shop with stud wall removed 

With the wall was taken out, steel support beams were added to take the weight of the upstairs floor and roof trusses. A new floor was added using light coloured floor tiles which give the property a nice bright feel - this was also necessary to make the floor level which made our job a lot easier when it came to fitting the retail shelving!

The whole of the existing ceiling was removed and a new suspended ceiling installed. Modern lighting was fitted and extra lights added to brighten the shop. All this work has really transformed the shop from an old dark building to a modern and inviting retail space.

Work in progress 

Retail shelving was added in between the chillers, including magazine shelving and wall shelving units. Two runs of gondola shelving was placed in the centre of the floor, adding direction and flow around the store. Finally, end bays were added to each gondola run to maximise the floor space and give a professional look.

Installation of Gondola Shelving 

Gondola shelving and end bay 

Gondola shelving 

A four metre counter was installed and wire stacking baskets added for crisps and confectionery items, helping to encourage impulse buys whilst customers queue at the till and allowing the store to maximise on sales.

Wire dump bins were also added around the store to fill awkward spaces and make the shop look more interesting. After all the retail shelving had been assembled it was clear to determine any blind spots around the shop and where CCTV cameras could be installed.

CCTV behind Counter 

Londis organised and fitted the shop front signs on the outside of the property which completely transformed the look of the old furniture showroom into a modern and inviting convenience store.

Then all that was left to do was merchandise the shop shelving and start trading! The

Shelving4Shops team wish them every success for all their hard work, and we look forward to working with them on their next projects.

Stocked Gondola and Wall Shelving 

Stocked Gondola Shelving

Along with all of the shelving and accessories mentioned above, Shelving4shops stocks a full range of quality shelving which we now offer in cream, black and grey:

- Wall Shelving - Place wall shelving around the perimeter of your store to make the most of the floor space you have available.

- Gondola - A classic choice when it comes to shelving, this is a highly versatile style of shelving for all types of products and can be used with our range of shelving accessories to give a custom space to suit your store.

- Magazine Units - Magazine units ensure you can present your paper goods in an effective way to draw in customers as the front cover needs to be on view.

- Shelves and Accessories - Customise your shelving with our vast range of accessories, we have everything you will need to divide, label and hold any product you are looking to display in your store.

- Corner Shelving - Often due to the shape of traditional shelving the corners of shops get left unused but corner shelving ensures that every square inch of your floor space is being utilised.

- Peg Board Gondola Shelving - If you have products that would be better displayed hanging up rather than flat on a shelf then pegboard shelving is the perfect solution.

Shelving4Shops helped this Leicestershire shop owner by planning the store with him so he could get the most out of his shop shelving. If you need any help or advice on designing and planning your retail space, please call Shelving4Shops on 01455 221513 or email us at sales@shelving4shops.co.uk.

How to Assemble Wall Shelving

When you've chosen the right kind of retail shelving, supermarket shelving or shop shelving for your store, you can either collect it from our warehouse or we can deliver it to you. Then all that's left is to assemble your shelving units! We will provide you with the instructions you need to do this, but we can also assist you with putting your shelving together if you need a little help.

Here are the basics to assembling wall shelving units:

1. Clear your space and make sure that the floor and walls are clean.

2. Lay out your equipment and tools to ensure you have everything you need to get started.

3. Fit the foot of the shelving unit to the vertical posts, using a rubber mallet to ensure that they are fitted together securely and are level.

4. Using a spanner, unwind the levellers on each foot so that they are equal and level. You can then readjust them once you have your unit in place to compensate for uneven floors or other variables.

5. Insert the first back panel in between the posts - you may need a second pair of hands to help you with this step - and ensure the 'teeth' at the bottom of the back panel fit correctly into the posts.

6. Continue to add the rest of the back panels until they reach the top of the unit. Use a spirit level to ensure each panel is straight as you go.

7. Fit the base plinth at the bottom of the unit, at the front of the feet.

8. Now you can start to add your shelves, slotting the brackets into the slots on the posts at equal heights each side. You can also angle the shelf to display certain products like paper goods.

9. Add Epos ticket strips to the front of each shelf so that you can easily add product information and pricing.

10. Your wall shelving unit is complete! You can now connect it to other units to form a run or add an end bay to finish off your shelving neatly.

  

At Shelving4shops we stock a full range of new shop shelving now available in cream, black and grey:

- Wall Shelving - A great way to optimise the floor space you have available in your store, this shelving allows you to have plenty of shelving space while still being able to have decently sized aisles to allow customers to easily walk around your store.

- Low Gondolas - In smaller stores, using low gondolas to create aisles gives you ample display space while allowing you to have a good unobstructed view throughout your entire store.

- High Gondolas - In larger stores, these can be used to create aisles throughout your store, in smaller stores use high gondolas around the perimeter of the store or to create aisles.

- Magazine Units - The biggest selling point of a magazine for many is the front cover, by using magazine units you can clearly show the cover to passing customers. These units can be used for any paper goods where part of the selling point is the front, like greeting cards.

- Shelves and Accessories - Customise your shelving with our full range of accessories, using risers and EPOS strips are a quick way to ensure the optimum display for your items.

- Low End Bays - End bays are an excellent way to display sale items and to encourage impulse purchase items for customers. It is now quite common for stores to place offers at the end of aisles as this is one of the places in the store that receives the most foot traffic.

- High End Bays, - End bays are an excellent way to display sale items and to encourage impulse purchase items for customers. It is now quite common for stores to place offers at the end of aisles as this is one of the places in the store that receives the most foot traffic.

- Corner Shelving - Utilise that dead corner space in your store with corner shelving, often this space goes unused by traditional shelving.

- Peg Board Wall Shelving - Not all items work well being displayed on a flat shelf, using pegboards gives you the versatility of having hooks to hang items on as well as the option to attach shelving when you do not have many hanging items.

- Peg Board Gondola Shelving - Not all items work well being displayed on a flat shelf, using pegboards gives you the versatility of having hooks to hang items on as well as the option to attach shelving when you do not have many hanging items.

- Peg Board Ends - Use the end of your asiles to display sale items or promotional items and encourage impulse purchases before the customer reaches the checkout.

If you need any help planning, choosing, delivering or setting up your wall shelving, simply give us a call at Shelving4Shops on 01455 221512, visit us online at Shelving4Shops.co.uk or come along to our Leicestershire retail shelving warehouse.