The Importance of a Quality Shop Fit
Quality shopping experience is vital to your business. A huge part of that experience is determined by your shop fitting and layout.
Your customers’ first impressions, how they move through your store and the perceived value of your products, is all influenced by your shop fit. It’s been a difficult 12 months for the retail industry but slowly and surely, as Spring is starting to appear, retail will rise again and their will be an increase in shopping demand. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak there has been an adjustment change in our attitude to shopping, the main factor that the shops have been closed. Whether you have purchased food, clothing or essential items – point of sale needs to attract the customer.
Times have been difficult on spending, and people aren’t falling in love with the latest trends and designs due to problematic uncertainties. However – stores still have to make their items and display’s appeal to their target audience.
So just what is it about your quality shop fit that is important?
It’s vital for retailers to stand out from the crowd. attractive signage is often more important than a competitive price.
Brand Identity
Your shop is the showcase of your brand. Your in-store colour scheme and design should be completely in line with your branding.
Take the time to really think about what your brand values are and incorporate this into your shop design.
Customer Loyalty
Shopping is an emotional experience – customers buy a product because of how it makes them feel. Creating a positive shopping experience from the minute your customers walk through the door helps them to develop positive feelings towards your brand and your products. This can mean they spend longer in store and increase the potential of a sale. If a customer has a positive experience in your store, they are more likely to return time and again because they trust in the quality of your products and services.
Over time, this helps to create advocates for your brand who will recommend your business to their friends and family.
Health & Safety
Functionality is just as important as an attractive design. Think about any health and safety risks when designing your layout and make sure your shop has disabled access.
Regardless of any COVID road map proposals, anti-bacterial access points will still be in high demand. Making small changes can make larger impacts to your consumers upon entry to your store.
Changing your store to suit health and safety concerns can be tricky. Our in-house design team are happy to help you incorporate this into your layout so you have total confidence in the practicality of your shop fit.
Resilience
Choosing the right materials is key for a long-lasting, resilient shop fit. A less durable material may have a striking impact in the short term but you need to make sure your design can withstand the test of time without becoming tired and dated.
At Retail Furniture, we can create bespoke pieces to suit your needs. We’re also one of only several manufacturers to specialise in PU Edging, which is a highly durable, resistant edging solution which allows you to customise any surface.
PU solution serves as a barrier to prevent trapped bacteria, which in current times has proven to be crucial.
New Business
A quality shop fit is important in attracting new businesses. As many retailers know, your products are only as appealing as the environment in which they’re presented.
Potential new suppliers will be more enthusiastic about having their products stocked in your store if the retail environment is of a high standard.
We hope you have enjoyed reading about the importance of a quality shop fit. We specialise in all aspects of retail furniture from the design concept through to shop fitting. Our friendly, expert team would be more than happy to discuss your requirements, so get in touch today.
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