Storage Products for Your Local Retail Store
Many local retail stores and chains rely on wire shelving to help manage stock, display products, and/or organize the back office. It’s affordable, sturdy, and can aid tremendously in brightening up products and making them more visible to customers.
However, a recurring question we often hear is: What other products would be beneficial to a local retail store?
The answer is not as cut and dry. But, there are a number of different products and accessories that can help you manage and organize your store front. In this post, we share 5 product recommendations to help boost the efficiency of your local retail store.
Must-Have Items for Your Local Retail Store
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Utility Cart
A utility cart is an absolute must for restocking and transporting products into and out of storage. Wire utility carts are heavy duty and can handle your day-to-day functions. Besides, you only have two arms and two hands and can only carry so much. Your employees will thank you for having one!
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Wheels
Wheels are ideal for business owners who need to be mobile. Mobile shelving allows you to easily transition your displays or organize stock in the back room or warehouse. They also work great for seasonal changes and rearranging too. They securely lock into place as well, for a more secure use. In the industry, we refer to the wheels as casters.
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Additional shelves
Arguably, the most purchased accessory. Depending on the height of the unit, it usually includes 4-5 durable, truss shelves. Additional shelves offer additional storage and display options.
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Dunnage racks
Dunnage racks are extremely durable and offer many options. They are great in the backroom or warehouse to keep your stock off the floor. They are low to the ground and keep products protected if your storage areas are prone to water. They also work great as display racks allowing you to stack product on the end caps or in windows. Their maximum weight capacity is definitely impressive.
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Three-Sided Exchange Trucks
These work great for situations where a utility cart may not be practical. You have the flexibility to add or remove shelves based on what you need to transport and offer more space for bulkier product. They roll smoothly on polyurethane casters and lock into place with brakes. 3-Sided exchange trucks are handy for transporting stock and product from the warehouse or storage room.
Conclusion
By no means are these products mandatory to run a successful retail store and they may not be ideal for you either. However, depending on your industry, you will find that metro shelving and accessories have long served employers all over the world with their storage and stocking needs.
We at Omega Storage Solutions would be more than happy to help you decide what is necessary based on your specifications and business type. For help getting your store organized and enhancing your product displays, call us at 1-800-221-8665. Our staff will assist you, free of charge!
