How to arrange your Retail Shop

There are several ways to arrange your store and make use of showcases and display cases, and which one is the right for you will depend on a number of factors including the size of your store, the products that you sell, and more importantly, your costumers.  What are your customers like? Are they shopping in a hurry or can they take their time? Do they prefer self-service features?

 

Here are some options:

Straight floor plan

Involves positioning shelves or racks in straight lines to create an organized flow of traffic. It’s one of the most economical store layouts and is mostly used in large retail spaces, supermarkets, and in stores that primarily use shelving to showcase their merchandise.

Racetrack or loop plan

This layout encourage customers to “loop” your store. You position your fixtures and merchandise in such a way that you create a path to guide that guides shoppers around.

 Geometric floor plan

The geometric floor plan utilizes racks and fixtures to create a unique store feel and design. Perfect for showcasing trendy products.

 Free flow plan

A free flow layout affords you the most creativity. You’re not limited to floor patterns or shelves that have to be placed at certain angles. And unlike the other layouts, you’re not prodding people to use a path around your store; instead, shoppers are encourage to browse and go in any direction.

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