RETAIL MATTERS
YOU R O F K R O W P O H S A Z MAKE YOUR SPA OUR SPACE
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paza shops are high-traffic areas, which means cracked floors, chipped paint and damage to fixtures and fittings. It is important to keep up with maintenance, and to repair and replace damaged fixtures to keep your store in tip-top shape and looking good for your customers. Shopfitting is known to be expensive, but there are cost-effective ways to keep your interior looking good without breaking your budget. Just because you are revamping, doesn’t mean you must start from scratch. Reuse your existing shelving and built-in units. If they are looking worn, some sanding and a fresh coat of paint will breathe new life into them.
Metal lasts forever Metal racking is expensive, but it also lasts forever. Shop around for second-hand metal racking. Auctions are a great 32
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way to get these expensive fittings for a fraction of the cost. Lots of retail racking and shelving ends up on auction when retailers go out of business, so scan your local newspaper for any upcoming auction dates. Shopfitters can easily rework any second-hand metal fittings that you have bought for your own store’s needs.
Opt for modular display units – the quickest way to a redesign If you are tired of your old shelving and want a completely new look, you may want to invest in shelving that can be reconfigured into different display set-ups, and units on caster wheels for easy movement around your store. This is the quickest and easiest way to keep your interior fresh and interesting at no extra cost.
