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By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Pet Stores

In 2017, a National Pet Owners Study was conducted by the American Pet Products Associated (APPA), concluding that 85 million families, or 68% of all United States households, own at least one pet. The first year this study was conducted was in 1988, and back then, 56% of U.S. households owned at least one pet. Given the significant growth seen in the pet supply industry, pet store retailers have been consistently on the rise over the past twenty years. In this article, we detail four ways in which pet stor... read more.

• February 14, 2019

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Retail Growth Strategies

As a small business owner, one of your highest priorities should be ensuring that employees are motivated, performing well, and treating your customers right. If you notice members of your team are unhappy or unmotivated, you may have a big problem on your hands — and customers notice these things, too!... read more.

• January 28, 2019

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Gondola Shelving Accessories, Store Fixtures

The Handy Store Fixtures Gondola Dolly System is the perfect merchandising system for retailers who want to add flexibility to their retail gondola shelving. The Gondola Dolly features a durable heavy-duty caster system that allows your retail gondola shelving to become easily mobile. It can be purchased and assembled along with new gondola shelving units during the construction of a brand new store project, or simply attached to any pre-existing Handy Store Fixture gondola shelving fixtures for retailers l... read more.

• January 21, 2019

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Store Design, Store Fixtures

As 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to compile a list of our customer’s favorite blogs, articles, and Handy tips from this past year. We love getting feedback from you and learning what you’d like to hear more of in the future.... read more.

• January 02, 2019

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Store Management

Can you believe 2019 is just a few short weeks away? The new year has many people thinking about their accomplishments over the past year, as well as their goals and plans for the future. If you’ve been toying the with the idea of opening a new store in 2019, this new store guide is perfect for you. Keep reading to learn the most important dos and don’ts.... read more.

• December 12, 2018

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Gondola Shelving Accessories

Whether you’re opening a new store or updating an older one, choosing the right display shelving and gondola shelving parts may not be at the forefront of your mind, with so many other things to focus on. Thankfully, we’ve done the research to help you choose the best gondola shelving accessories for your unique needs. Read on for our top 4 retail gondola shelving accessories for your business.... read more.

• November 26, 2018

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Store Fixtures

With all the shelving options available to retail store owners, how do you know which ones to choose? This decision can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. Good news: Handy Store Fixtures’ Space Plus Conversion Kits are the answer to your troubles.... read more.

• November 12, 2018

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Convenience Stores, News

The 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores Show has come and gone, and we’re reminiscing on another valuable year of networking, learning, and fun. The NACS Show is the nation’s largest expo for c-store industry professionals, and it showcases the latest and greatest products and services being used in the convenience industry today. The expo, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, runs for three days and is spread across 400,000 sq. ft. of the Las Vegas Convention Center.... read more.

• October 23, 2018

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Store Fixtures

There are many of ways to increase sales in your hardware store — you can run a promotion, spend money on advertising, or invest in an e-commerce platform. But, those things all take up a lot of your time and money. Read on to learn 3 "Handy" ways to maximize sales of hardware store products — without spending a fortune.... read more.

• October 11, 2018

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in

While the internet has forever altered the world of consumerism as we know it, one thing can’t be denied: people are still shopping! Read on to learn both digital and traditional ways to increase foot traffic to your retail store.... read more.

• September 07, 2018