Austrian Style Shelf Supermarket Shelf Gondola Shelving

Product Description

Retail shelving bays offer a modular and flexible solution to displaying products.Sometimes the term "gondola shelving" is used as a generic term for any type of supermarket shelving but,normally it refers to double sided, shop shelving designed for use in the central aisles of the store.

Gondola shelving is the most significant piece of shop equipment, not because most products are displayed on the gondola shelves, but because it is used to create the overall store layout by forming the shelving aisles. Shelving aisles should be positioned strategically to direct customer flow. Routing customer flow around the store is an essential method to ensure exposure to all the products on display.









When you need to purchase gondola shelving, the first thing you need to decide is the shelf style. There are four major styles gondola shelving. European style , American style, Asian style and Australian style. Except they look different, there is no other functional different among them. So you totally can choose the style base on your taste. But choose the most common style in your area did help you save time when you need to buy some small accessories.



1.4m - 1.6mheight is commonly chosen for the following reasons:
 Retail store rack Supermarket shelf Gondola shelving
These heights provide a more open feel to the store, enabling both the retailer and the customer to see over the top of the shelving. In smaller stores this low gondola shelving is much less overpowering than tall aisles of gondola. It also provides enhanced security throughout the store with potential shoplifters being more visible.

1.8m - 2.1m height gondolas tend to be more popular in larger shops, where it is more in proportion to the store size. A clear benefit is the increased amount of products that can be displayed.


Gondola base shelves with a width of 370-470mmare the most popular choice for a small to medium size store. 250mm base shelved gondolas with 200mm upper shelves are normally used for sweets and confectionery, as the shelves can be tilted at an angle. Shelf risers can be added to angled shelves stop products sliding off.

 

Its not always best to go for the deepest shelves possible, as this can make them costly to stock. Half-stocked shelves will give out the wrong impression whereas fully-stocked shelves give the impression of more choice and availability.