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!

Christmas…….Already?

We all like a good old moan that Christmas gets earlier every year! By October (or September for some stores), the Christmas products start to hit the shop shelves and Christmas songs blare out from over the speaker systems.

So, almost half way through September, it’s time to start thinking about the Christmas displays and what stock you will have on offer. Of course it’s not just Christmas that comes round every year, winter does too, so shelves full of ice scrapers, de-icer, gloves and cold remedies also need to be ordered in time for the new season.

However, ordering the stock (and the cheesy Christmas album) isn’t the only thing you need to do to get the most from the new season. Store owners always need to think about the next promotion and how best to display it. Would the gloves do better in a dump bin by the counter so people pick them up while waiting to pay or would they look better on a peg board end bay that you can see as you walk through door? 

Peg Board Display 

As a store owner there is so much to think about and it can sometimes be overwhelming, which is why Shelving4Shops is here to help with all of your shop shelving requirements.

Shelving4Shops offers advice and a store planning service or every customer, helping you to decide on how best to set out your shop shelving to maximise sales. This might include adding a new promotional end bay so that you can draw attention to promotional products. Peg board panels can easily replace plain ones and new hooks allow you display a range of products, saving you lots of space on your shop shelving.

Peg board promo bay 

Of course, if you don’t have the space for a complete new promotional end bay, there are always tiered wire shelves that are so small and light they can fit into even the smallest of spaces, or why not freshen up your shelves with new EPOS strips in green or red to show off Christmas sections of your store.

Tiered wire shelves - light and great for a tight space 

We have our full range of new shop shelving and accessories available online at Shelving4Shops including:

·     Gondola shelving - Many stores choose to use gondola shelving due to its versatility and the range of widths and heights that we stock mean that it is perfect for every store. This shelving can be used to create aisles throughout your store and provide ample display room.

·     Wall shelving - If you have a lot of wall space then wall shelving is an excellent way to maximise the floor space you have available. We have a range of heights and widths available to ensure you can find the perfect fit for your store.

·     Shopping baskets - Placing stacks of baskets at the front of your store makes it easier for customers to carry more items. It can also help to have stacks of baskets around the store to encourage customers to pick up more items than they originally intended. 

·     Wire stacking baskets - Using wire stacking baskets can be a great way to fill that empty space in the corner or that open floor space you have that is too small for a full bay of shelving. The versatility of these baskets make them a great addition to any store and can be moved regularly to draw customers eyes to new displays.

·     Corner shelving - The design of classic straight shelving means that often a corner is left empty or block off. The simple addition of a corner shelving unit can open up that corner and provide extra display space for products.

       ·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products that are stocked will sit well on traditional flat shelving, pegboard shelving is an excellent alternative that can, with the simple addition of hooks, easily display hanging items.

There's no no time to lose, Christmas really is just around the corner! So if you need to update your wall or gondola shelving, buy some new EPOS or add some extra shelves, or choose some additional shelving accessories like dump bins, wire stacking baskets, shelf risers or shopping baskets, visit our website at www.shelving4shops.co.uk, visit our Midlands-based showroom or call us on 01455 221512.

Get Your Fresh Fruit and Veg Shelving Here!

Shelving4Shops is pleased to introduce fresh fruit and vegetable racking and accessories.  Our vegetable shelving is available for purchase right now and you can come and see it for yourselves in our Midlands showroom.

These vegetable shelving units are fitted with wheels for easy manoeuvring around your store. The lockable wheels also allow you to keep your vegetable rack from moving once positioned.

Our new green vegetable and fruit trays are ideal for fresh produce as they stop soft fruit like bananas and apples being bruised, whilst more hardy fruit and vegetables, like potatoes and onions, can be put directly into the shelving itself.

This sturdy fruit and vegetable racking can tie in beautifully with the rest of your store shelving.  Why not update your shopping baskets and Epos strips so that all your store is fully colour-coordinated. 

At Shelving4Shops we are always updating our stock ranges. Why not come and see us and view our large quantities of new shop shelving and accessories, including:

·     Gondola shelving - Many stores choose to use gondola shelving due to its versatility and the range of widths and heights that we stock mean that it is perfect for every store. This shelving can be used to create aisles throughout your store and provide ample display room.

·     Wall shelving - If you have a lot of wall space then wall shelving is an excellent way to maximise the floor space you have available. We have a range of heights and widths available to ensure you can find the perfect fit for your store.

·     Shopping baskets - Placing stacks of baskets at the front of your store makes it easier for customers to carry more items. It can also help to have stacks of baskets around the store to encourage customers to pick up more items than they originally intended. 

·     Wire stacking baskets - Using wire stacking baskets can be a great way to fill that empty space in the corner or that open floor space you have that is too small for a full bay of shelving. The versatility of these baskets make them a great addition to any store and can be moved regularly to draw customers eyes to new displays.

·     Corner shelving - The design of classic straight shelving means that often a corner is left empty or block off. The simple addition of a corner shelving unit can open up that corner and provide extra display space for products.

·     Peg board shelving and pegs - Not all products that are stocked will sit well on traditional flat shelving, pegboard shelving is an excellent alternative that can, with the simple addition of hooks, easily display hanging items.

With so much on offer at Shelving4Shops we can help you to maximise efficiency and space in your retail store, no matter how big or small your shop is. Call us on 01455 221512 or visit our website www.shelving4shops.co.uk.

Accessorise your shop shelving

Shelving4shops has an extensive range of shelving accessories - all of which can be seen at our Leicestershire shop shelving showroom. There are so many ways to accessorise your store, from acrylic risers to shopping baskets, helping to complete the look of your shop and organise your stock.

Acrylic Risers:

These are used to stop your items falling off your shelves and are generally used for confectionery. Adding a riser to a shelf enables you to tilt the shelf so that customers can easily see what is available. These give a clean finish and are excellent for a store with a modern look.

Chrome Shelf Risers and Dividers:

Chrome shelf risers can also be used when tilting your shelves. They are regularly used to stop cans or bottles accidentally being knocked off shelves. This means you can put your baked beans right to the edge of the shelf! Chrome shelf risers are very hard wearing, so are much better for heavier stock. To accompany your chrome shelf risers, you could also consider chrome shelf dividers which will allow you to divide your shelves for smaller packets and boxes to stop products from getting mixed up.

Wire Stacking Baskets:

Wire stacking baskets are a great use of space and can be placed anywhere in your store. You can either use them as stand-alone units, place them onto your shelves to create a bigger storage space for awkward-shaped produce which does not easily fit onto a standard shelf. Wire stacking baskets are a versatile and useful addition to any store and are often used for fresh produce like fruit and vegetables. You can even attach castors to the bottom of your stacking baskets so that they can be wheeled in and out of your store.

Dump Bins:

Not the prettiest of names but a dump bin is an excellent use of store space. Special offers, discontinued stock, crisps and a whole manner of other things can be put into prime positions in your store using dump bins. You could place a dump bin next to the counter or have a run of special offers leading up the first aisle.  Such a versatile and cheap product should be taken advantage of to maximum effect in your store.

Tiered Trays:

Space is always at a premium in the retail industry, so if you have a small gap that needs filling, a tiered set of trays is a great way to fill the space. Available with 3 or 5 tiers, these wire trays are a great alternative if you do not have the volume of stock to fill a whole dump bin or stacking basket. They are light and therefore easy to move around the store if you wanted to change the placement of your products.

Shopping Baskets/Trolleys:

To enable customers to browse comfortably, make sure there are shopping baskets available at the entrance of your store. Having a basket or trolley means that customers are far more likely to pick up spontaneous purchases. Depending on the size of your store, you can have wheeled or hand-carried baskets, or even trolleys. Baskets and trolleys are designed to get your customers shopping, so ensure they're maintained well and keep an eye out for any damage that might discourage use.

Also available from Shelving4Shops:

·         Gondola Shelving - A classic choice of shelving in many stores these shelves can be used to create aisles in the centre of your store and can be used in conjunction with our other shelving bays to create a seamless shelving solution.

·         Wall Shelving - Use this shelving to line the edge of your store to maximise your floor space.

·         Magazine Shelving - Th front cover is very important when it comes to advertising paper goods, magazine shelving ensures the paper goods are displayed so that the customer can easily view them.

·         Corner Shelves - Make sure you make the most of your store by utilising every inch including the often overlooked space in the corner of your store.

·         Shelving Accessories - Ensure your shelving works for you by using our range of accessories.

·         Fruit and Veg Stands - Mobile or static fruit and veg stands are a great way to draw customers into the store and encourage repeat purchases as these are perishable goods with a short shelf life.

·         Used Shop Shelving - We have a full range of used shop shelving and can work with you to find the right shelving for your store.

If you would like to come and take a look at the shop shelving accessories we have to offer please contact us on 01455 221512 or visit our website at www.shelving4shops.co.uk.

Dump Bins and Stacking Wire Baskets

Fitting out a retail store isn't just about the wall shelving - there are plenty of shop accessories like dump bins and baskets that can make your store more efficient and provide you with additional storage and display space. 

Dump bins are a handy and adaptable addition to your shop shelving that can fit in corners and alcoves that previously were wasting space. Placed at the end of aisles or by the shop counter, dump bins and baskets also encourage spontaneous impulse buying, and are ideal for displaying end of stock items or promotional and seasonal products, or items that are not easily stacked on a shelf.

Our standard dump bin comes in durable chrome and measures 800mm by 480mm with an adjustable base which can be placed at the height that suits your products. All our dump bins come flat packed for easy transport and can be taken apart and easily stored if you need extra space. At just £20, dump bins are a useful and effective way of creating an extra display within your store without sacrificing on space.

As well as dump bins, we stock a variety of stacking baskets and wire shelving units. Stacking baskets are perfect for fresh produce and making the most of difficult spaces within your store, while providing several tiers of shelving. Choose from 3 or 5 tiered wire basket shelving, in horizontal or vertical arrangements, or a free-standing 5 tier wire shelving unit for larger spaces. Costing from just £18, wire baskets are a very affordable option for valuable additional shelving space.

It is also important to consider how you are going to provide product information and display prices to customers in the various forms of display units. Often, dump bins or stacking baskets hold impulse purchase items so you want customers to quickly and easily see the price and product information to allow them to quickly pick something up on their way past.

For standard shelving like gondola bays and end bays EPOS shelf edge strips are a quick and effective way to display information. All of our bays are compatible with EPOS strips and can add a pop of colour to your shelving or be used in a similar colour scheme as the rest of your store creating a flow of colour throughout. If you are using dump bins or stacking baskets then EPOS strips will not be the best option for you, instead why not use other points of sale like individual product stickers, these can be really useful if customers pick up items and place them elsewhere in the store as each item has the price on it. Alternatively, pricing clips work perfectly with basket storage as they can easily be clipped onto the front or side of the basket and display all of the information a customer could need.  

To view all of the products mentioned and to see our full range of shelving and accessories visit our website Shelving4shops or give our team a call on 01455 221513.

New Shop Shelving and Accessories in Stock

At Shelving4Shops we are constantly on the look out for new quality products, and whether you have a large supermarket or small convenience store, we can be sure to have the right product to suit your needs. We strive to source cheap but reliable shelving products, and because we buy in bulk, we are able to pass on the savings to you.

We stock a great range of:

• Supermarket shelving
• Shopping baskets
• Refrigeration
• Shop fittings
• Pegboard hooks and prongs

And we have also just taken delivery of our new heavy duty zinc-plated dump bins. These are ideal for end of line stock and promotional items, or simply to encourage impulse buys. Dump bins are a versatile addition to your shop, as they can be placed anywhere around the store, filling gaps that are too small to fit traditional shelving units and displays.

Wire dump bin

As well as wire dump bins, we also have wire stacking baskets in stock, which can be placed on shelves on stacked into tiers. A common use for wire stacking baskets in supermarkets and convenience stores would be to display crisps and confectionery. Many other retail stores use dump bins and wire stacking baskets, such as DIY stores, timber yards and pet stores. These useful little units are perfect for displaying tools, pet food, workwear, accessories and other sundry items.

Wire stacking baskets in stock 

Both wire dump bins and wire stacking baskets can also be utilised to create a checkout queue. By using containers which hold products in them, you are more likely to encourage impulse purchases while people are waiting to check out. Using these storage systems to control the flow of the queue means that you can ensure aisles or entrances/exits are not blocked by those waiting and it makes it easier for customers to know where to go when they have finished their shopping.

It is also very important to ensure that items are clearly labelled and that prices can be seen at a quick glance. By having items in wire dump bins and wire stacking baskets you face the potential of customers not being able to quickly and easily find out the cost of a product, as you are attempting to encourage impulse purchases you need to have this information clearly stated. Using pricing clip signs is an affordable and popular option to ensure customers can see the information, simply clip onto the edge of the wire dump bin or stacking basket and you have all the space you need to provide information. Alternatively, promotional stickers on the individual items themselves can ensure the price is easy to view, even if the product has been moved by a customer and placed back in the wrong section of the store.

To view all of the products mentioned and to see the full range of shop shelving and accessories we stock, visit our website Shelving4shops or call our team on 01455 221513