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By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Design

With the change of the seasons comes a change in merchandise and retail displays. Store owners are switching out tank tops for sweatshirts and flip flops for boots. More comfort foods line the aisles of our local grocery stores and all things pumpkin are out in full force. It is important to utilize the opportunities available to store merchandisers during this time of year. People love fall: football and spicy apple cider, and the beginning of holiday season are all a part of this time of year, so why not... read more.

• September 26, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Fixtures

Creating enticing displays for large and bulky items can be difficult. Big bags of pet food, paint cans or tires can present a challenge when it comes to finding the proper store fixtures to showcase them both attractively and efficiently. There are also specific needs in the warehouse or other bulk storage areas that require a specialized shelving solution. In this area you will want sturdy and large shelving options for those heavy bulk items. Handy Store Fixtures has vast experience and many items tha... read more.

• September 19, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Fixtures

Retail display shelves accessories make it easy to organize a multitude of different products. When used in conjunction with display fixtures for the retail store environment, slatwall panels and pegboard hooks give you the ability to display products in the most effective, attractive and cost efficient manner. Here are some of the most popular accessories used to enhance retail display shelves: Slatwall Panels: Can be cut to specific sizes and transform ordinary walls into a new and dynamic merchandisin... read more.

• September 12, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Design

Not all products are alike. When selling multiple items in a retail setting, merchandise can range from large to small, light to heavy, pointy to round. No matter what the size, you want your products to be displayed properly and be easily visible to customers. Luckily, there are retail shelving units available to help with those small or oddly shaped items. Here are a few of the retail display solutions you can utilize to show off your merchandise: Tiered Magazine Rack: Because magazines are flimsy and... read more.

• September 05, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Fixtures

Accomplishing an upgrade, of anything, in your retail location while still staying on budget, takes creativity, planning and the imagination you had when you started the business in the first place. Shelving is one of the more important elements of the retail experience for customers. It represents a great opportunity for you as they are the display devices that draw attention to the merchandise you are hoping to sell. Part of staying on budget is making sure products are attractively displayed and mov... read more.

• August 29, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Fixtures

One of the most important things any retail store can have is proper shelving and store fixtures. Your product display is essential to sales and your display needs to draw potential customers' eyes right away. The way your product is displayed can be the difference between a browser and a buyer. Custom wood store fixtures are a great way to personalize your display space. Handy Store Fixtures’ full service woodworking operation combines versatility with lasting quality, and creativity with the latest tec... read more.

• August 22, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Management

For over 50 years, Handy Store Fixtures' expert staff has transformed retail space into a pleasurable shopping environment, from design and development through production and installation. Handy Store Fixtures can outfit any store with top quality retail displays and storage shelving. From start to finish, Handy will guide you through all aspects of your project. Our design team can produce renderings to your exact specifications and our expert staff can make sure you get maximum use of your store space.... read more.

• August 15, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Fixtures

For over 60 years, Handy Store Fixtures has been manufacturing and providing the most stylish and cost-effective retail shelving and store displays in the industry. This is especially evident in convenience stores across the country, where our proprietary gondola checkout islands, multipurpose display units and fast-food modules have made America's convenience stores a whole lot more convenient. Here's a look at our most popular products of 2014: Gondola Shelving Often called the workhorse of the co... read more.

• August 08, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Design

Are you a store manager or owner looking to maximize your business profitability and increase sales potential? Boring and unchanging displays get passed over by shoppers, leading to poor sales. The key to increased profits is to focus on visuals inside your store. Don't underestimate the importance of designing your retail display shelves for each season!  Shoppers always have their eyes out for new, vibrant, exciting, and timely seasonal displays. We can help you achieve the most effective and eye-catching... read more.

• August 01, 2014

By Steve Di Orio, Posted in Store Design

Space, space and more space: the mainstay of any typical warehouse. Maximizing all that space and storing your inventory in an easily visible, easily accessible manner requires clever storage solutions that call for durable, high-strength shelving units. Fortunately, the most popular products for warehouses from Handy Store Fixtures can tackle any warehouse storage hurdle you may have. Storage Shelves for Light to Medium Needs With a high-tech name and over 50 years of shelving know-how and innovative tec... read more.

• July 18, 2014