Creating order out of chaos

Have you ever walked into somebody’s house and wondered how they ever found things? There’s clothes draped over chairs or on the floor, yesterday’s milk next to a new bottle left out on the counter, laundry in a heap on the kitchen floor, the dog’s bowl of water gently cascading over the floor alongside the cat’s basket, etc, etc! Then you look at the corner which is stacked with tennis rackets, fishing rods, brooms, and washing mops. You wonder how on earth they can ever find anything. Sadly it can be a little like that in some shops. Some people call it organized chaos……others just call it a mess. And the customer won't be able to find what they want.

At shelving4shops we can help bring the chaos into a welcome order, which we know you and the customer will appreciate. With fifteen years of experience behind us we think we know something of what will help you to create a system which works. Our shelving units and corner units can stand alone or be used as a continuous display, which in turn can create a continuity of interest thereby encouraging your customer to spend more time browsing and appreciating your merchandise.

Instead of piles of chaotic produce our shelving experts can help you to adapt your display instead of adapting your range of goods. We are confident that we can assist you in maximizing the appeal and taking the chaos out of your shop. Our extensive range of shelving, both new and used, can bring a fresh look and an orderly experience to your shop.

To bring order into your shop call shelving4shops on 01455 221512 for advice and information which ultimately will transform your shop into a different kind of shopping experience.

Cigarette gantry and the change of cigarette display law

Nobody wants to fall foul of the law.  From April 6th 2015 the law is changing in regards to how you display cigarettes.  Although already applying to the larger stores, smaller shops are also obliged to conform to the law from this date.  

We advise you to read the law for yourself in order to understand how it applies to you and how to set up your goods without incurring a nasty fine.  In essence it is trying to help people to kick the habit by taking away a visual stimulus, therefore all cigarette displays have to have sliding doors or a screen.  Essentially it is a ban on display.

As time is now short for you to comply with this law you may find it easier to replace your whole display, and it may also be just as cost effective in the long run.  At shelving4shops we have the ideal solution which will fit neatly into a one metre wall space and can be delivered to you the next day. For any further information you require browse the section on cigarette gantries on our site, or phone us on 01455 221512 and we will be happy to help you work out what will suit your requirements.

Avoid a melt down

Because of the unreliability of British summers you just never know when we will have a heatwave.  One minute the rain is pouring down and the next minute the sun is blazing out of a clear blue sky and the kids are complaining that they are dying of thirst.  You are in the car and you need some peace….so you dive into a store to get them a drink.  It’s so disappointing when the drink is not chilled, it’s lukewarm and the kids are not impressed!  And to make it worse, there is no ice cream!

At shelving4shops we can transform your customer’s tepid experience into a long, cool drink.  We have joined forces with a local refrigeration company which offers a variety of new and used cabinets, fridges, freezers, dairy cabinets, air conditioning and in fact most things you want to use to cool down on a hot, summer day.  They are an experienced company who fully test and clean all used products giving a three month warranty, allaying any fears that you might have regarding a melt down!

In fact, we think that you can help your local community avoid a melt down by making sure that you have the right refrigeration ready for the summer.

For advice or more details on your needs for refrigeration visit our website: www.coldfreeze.co.uk 

 Luis 07787 184992

Magazine display

Have you considered our magazine racking as a way of engaging the interest of your customers?  A colourful display of magazine can often way lay you when you rush in to a shop to grab a carton of milk.  Displaying a variety of topics offering men, women, teenagers and children a point of interest invites them to browse and pause long enough to appreciate more of the products that you have for sale.  

We realise that the units have to fit snuggly into your shop whilst serving the customer in the best possible fashion. The versatile and practical units that we offer meet both of these criteria, making your business user friendly whilst adapting to your individual needs. The units come in three different heights, and includes eight angled shelves suitable for the daily papers and a host of other magazines which are so popular with the hobby enthusiast, the traveler, or merely those looking for a way to relax with a cup of tea away from the madding crowds. The units can stand alone or be joined together to provide a longer run of merchandise.  As you no doubt appreciate, magazines attract a wide variety of people and our adaptable shelving will enable you to serve a wide cross section of the local community.  

Shelving4shops is proud to assist you in serving your neighbourhood.  Our shelves are durable, and versatile, proven through the 15 years that we have served the retail trade.  We can help you to find the right shelves for the appropriate space in your shop and we are happy to assist with any planning and fitting to enable your shop to meet the success that our service consistently gives.  

We aim to keep you and the customer satisfied! Call us on 01455 221512 and let us help you kit out your shop today!

Used shop shelving

Struggling to start?  Wondering where to begin?  Pondering the price?

At shelving4shops we quite understand the necessity for careful budgeting and planning as you are trying to get your project off the ground.  It’s complicated enough without the added hassle of more bank loans, and unnecessary extra costs when you find that the way you had planned to display your goods is going to cost you more than you anticipated and new shelving is not only going to take you way over budget but also challenges your patience as you try to find ways to finance it.

We have a suggestion to make.  At shelving4shops we offer shelving that our teams have expertly removed from supermarkets and stores that are refurbishing or for other reasons have sold on to us.  Used shelving may be the answer to your prayers and subject to availability, style and size we can offer you a solution to your dilemma.  It can be a way of solving your needs to equip your store on a tight budget without sacrificing quality.  

Nobody wants to start trading with inferior shelving that may let you down.  At shelving4shops we would be delighted to advise you in starting up with used shelving that will be useful and appropriate for the needs of your business.  Well work with you to fit the space that you have available.  We’ll always be happy to help you get started and deliver when convenient to you.

No need to struggle when we are happy to help.

Customer convenience – baskets and bins

Have you ever wandered into a shop to browse and on finding something that appealed to you (which you hadn’t planned on buying!) on impulse picked it up, but when you couldn’t find a basket decided it wasn’t worth the bother?  You either replaced it or just put it down wherever convenient to you…..and that was a sale that the shop lost.  Impulsive buyers as well as regular customers need to be encouraged by making sure that there are baskets to hand, thereby helping them not only to enjoy their shopping trip but also to return another day.  Your sales will benefit and the customer will be enjoy being in your shop and hopefully come back again.

Often it’s the little things that make a shop work.  Baskets at hand, products easily reached, security mirrors not being obtrusive, a strategically placed and well arranged dump bin full of attractive items will all make shopping more of a pleasure.  Customers feel more relaxed as they move around the store, not feeling hassled or losing their way.

At shelving4shops we can enable your shoppers to be happy shoppers by supplying these items.  We have a range of baskets in different colours, mobile basket stacking units and the occasional dump bin that can fill a redundant corner with attractive goods which prove to be useful or just plain attractive! Awkward spaces are utilised and customers return another day.  Have a look at the  products that we offer, we want to help.

Assistance With Your Shelving Units

Sometimes the logistics of getting shelving into a shop can be difficult and awkward, but our shelving breaks down into smaller components, to make transportation easier. We can also deliver it to your ourselves, to save you the hassle of having to arrange and manage the transportation yourself.

We can also provide support to install and set up your shelving inside your store, just ask and we'll give you a competitive quote for installation. However, set up of the shelves is designed to be simple and we can offer help and advice over the phone if you want to erect it yourself. If we deliver the shelving to you, we'll always help you to get started and will show you the easiest, quickest way to complete your system.

If you're not sure what would be best for your shop, why not send us your shop plan and we'll be only too happy to advise you on how many units will fit in and the various options that would work well. If you're extending or adding to your shop, we can help you source units that are compatible with your current ones. If you need something more specific or customised, just give one of our team members a ring and we'll be happy to give you a quote that fits your requirements.