Retail Shelving Offers Retailers
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The two gondola configurations that fit most retailing requirements are single-sided and double-sided. The single-sided configuration is designed to be placed against a wall for support on the back side of the gondola. The double-sided configuration would typically sit in the middle of a sales floor, thereby dividing the store into sections appropriate for the merchandise varieties. Gondolas are available in 3-foot and 4-foot widths with a 24-inch width
and a 30-inch width available by special order. The two gondola
configurations are constructed of identical pieces making the
single-sided and the double-sided interchangeable. Heights are available
starting at 36 inches and can be as high as 96 inches and beyond. Depths
start out at 8 inches and can be as deep as 30 inches. Additionally, versatile pieces known as end frames are also available. The end frame mounts onto an existing aisle of gondolas with mounting hardware. The end frame cannot hold nearly as much weight on the upper shelves as standard gondolas because the end frame does not have base shoes directly connected to it. The three major manufacturers of gondola shelving in the US are Lozier, Madix, and Streeter. The Lozier and the Madix are manufactured on the same basic concept, and most of the components are interchangeable. The upper shelves for the Madix and the Lozier are compatible with either manufacturer, although they will not align side by side the same. To avoid a mismatch, the same shelf could easily be used on a single row to create a uniform look. The Streeter brand of Gondolas are their own design and are not interchangeable with Madix and Lozier. All three are very well manufactured. Many accessories are available for
gondola shelving, such as corner
gondolas that will extend a single-sided aisle run of gondolas on an
inside or outside corner or even in a circular pattern. Accessories for
many specialty items such as wine, candy, chips, wide and electrical
goods, musical instruments, nuts, bolts, and nails, clothes hangers,
wire baskets, baked goods, canopy systems with lights available, bins,
Add all this up, and gondola shelving configurations and accessories
offer store owners and managers convenience, flexibility, and variety in
any retail setting. |