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

Cross merchandising is tricky business. Overdo it and you’ll confuse your customers as they hunt through your store unable to find what they came for. But when done correctly, cross merchandising simplifies the shopping process for customers and increases sales for the store owner. Read on to learn more about how to effectively cross merchandise in your retail store.... read more.

• September 12, 2017

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Gondola Shelves, Store Fixtures

As a store owner, it is important to make it easy for customers to find the products they want quickly, while hopefully picking up a few impulse purchases along the way. It can be difficult to juggle the needs of your customers and your own need for storage. Choosing the right paint shelves and hardware display racks for your store is key to designing a successful store layout. Read on to learn about our best shelving & fixtures for paint stores.... read more.

• August 30, 2017

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

Whether opening a new store or re-imagining a current one, the store design process is overwhelming. There’s so much to consider from designing a successful store layout and choosing the right shelving and fixture options to manufacturing and installation. Take a deep breath because Handy Store Fixtures can help make this process easy.... read more.

• August 14, 2017

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

No matter the size of your retail space, you probably feel like you are running out of the room. If things are feeling too tight, you don’t have to move to a larger location. Instead, use these store fixtures to help maximize your floor space. Use your retail floor space more efficiently with vertical store fixtures, well-designed retail display cases, and custom retail displays, and you’ll be surprised at how much room you have.... read more.

• August 03, 2017

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

There are a lot of things to focus on when you own your own business, and it can be difficult to pinpoint which areas will make the biggest difference on your bottom line. Still, most retailers can agree that optimizing your store layout is a crucial part of the equation. Read on to learn 3 tips for a successful store layout design to increase your sales and customer satisfaction.... read more.

• July 21, 2017

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Case Studies, Liquor Stores, Store Design, Store Fixtures

Recently, Handy Store Fixtures was contacted online by Rod Heltzel of Jacksboro, Texas. Rod wanted to open a liquor store, but was unsure about the store planning aspect of running a new business. Our Store Design Specialist, Jim Lackey, assured Rod that he would help him through the entire process. Through a series of emails and phone calls, Jim and Rod began the store planning phase of the project based on rough sketches provided by Rod. Once Jim received the drawings from Rod, he began working with our... read more.

• July 11, 2017

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Liquor Stores

There are a lot of options for liquor store shelving, but when it comes to displaying wine, nothing compares to Handy’s wood wine racks. These attractive shelves help display your wine bottles in an elegant and accessible way, highlighting your selection and elevating the aesthetic of your store. Read on to learn more about these wood wine racks and how to use them.... read more.

• June 22, 2017

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Gondola Shelves, Store Fixtures

Free standing displays can look out of place, and they can actually decrease sales if you use them poorly. But use them the correct way, and you will see how powerful they can be for your bottom line. Read on to learn best practices for using free standing displays in your retail store.... read more.

• June 09, 2017

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Convenience Stores

Candy is the number one impulse item purchased in a convenience store, according to NACS Convenience Tracking Program (CTP) data. Impulse buying is an excellent opportunity to increase revenue for convenience stores, and candy sales can significantly boost your bottom line. Learn how to best merchandise your candy displays with these three tips and tricks.... read more.

• June 02, 2017

By Handy Store Fixtures, Posted in Liquor Stores

There are endless options for new storage and display solutions, and sometimes that can be overwhelming. What if you could makeover your current store without replacing your gondolas and wall units or purchasing wide frames or pallet rack units. Read on to learn how liquor stores can use space plus conversion kits to improve storage and display at a fraction of the cost.... read more.

• May 16, 2017