The equipment of the hall begins long before the purchase of furniture. First, the point format, assortment, and buyer's path are determined. The choice begins with a simple question: what kind of trading equipment is needed for this particular room. An error at this stage is the most expensive: reworking fasteners, replacing shelves, and reassembling the cash register area. Below is a practical analysis of how to count, select and check equipment for your format.
The store's format determines the type of structures
The format sets almost everything: the depth of the shelves, the height of the display cases, the width of the aisles, the presence of fitting rooms. The grocery store and the clothing store are equipped differently, even if the area is the same. There is no universal set, but there are stable combinations.
For the self-service format, open shelving, baskets and carts, and wide aisles are important. For the "over the counter" format, there are storefronts with seller's access and staff workplaces. For clothes and shoes — hangers, piping systems, mannequins and fitting rooms. For small, expensive goods, there are lockable storefronts and a cash register next to the exit.
Format New equipment for this critical store: Wall and island shelves, refrigerated display cases Aisle width, hall overview, clothing and footwear Tube systems, hangers, fitting rooms, mirrors Height of rods, fitting area, salon and optical display cases, counters, lockable sections Lighting, protection of goods for houses of various depths, pallet areas Shelf loading, shelf pitch
The table shows that the same budget gives different results depending on the format. Before counting the number of sections, it is worth fixing the format and the main purchase scenario.
What is used to make commercial equipment?
The material determines the service life, load weight and appearance of the hall. The main options are metal, chipboard, MDF, glass, plastic and combinations. The frame is often metal, and the shelves and cladding are made of laminated slabs or glass.
The metal frame holds a heavy load and is suitable for groceries and household goods. Chipboard is cheaper, but it is afraid of moisture and edges. MDF is stronger on the edge and holds its shape better. Glass is appropriate in display cases for cosmetics, jewelry and optics.
- Metal — resistant, high load, long service life.
- Chipboard is an affordable price, lots of decors, requires protection of the ends.
- MDF — neat edges, suitable for counters and reception.
- Glass — transparency, presentability, requires careful handling.
- Plastic — lightness, moisture resistance, more often for auxiliary elements.
Moisture-resistant coatings and galvanized metal are chosen for wet areas and outdoor points. For premium salons, the appearance and tactile properties of surfaces are more important. Mixing
