Shelves are an essential element in the design and organization of any retail store. They not only serve to store and display products, but also influence the image and shopping experience of customers. For this reason, it is important to choose the shelf most suitable for your type of business, available space, decorative style and other specific needs.
In Promargon we have a diversity of storage equipment, and we want to tell you about the types of shelving that exist, how they are classified according to the material, the form, the functionality or the mounting system. We will also tell you which are the favorites of retail stores. Below, we present some of the most popular, its advantages and disadvantages.
Metal shelves, among retail favorites
Metal shelves are the most common and versatile, as they adapt to any type of product and environment. They are characterized by their strength, as well as being durable, easy to assemble and disassemble. They allow regulating the height and inclination of the shelves according to preferences. The main drawback is that they can be cold or impersonal if not combined with other decorative elements.
Wooden shelving, an elegant option with some limitations
This type of shelving is ideal to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, especially in stores that want to project a more natural and organic style, but are also used mainly in homes. They are heavier and harder to move than metal ones, but they provide a feeling of quality and solidity that competes quite well with metal ones. Among its advantages is the possibility of painting or varnishing to give them a personalized touch.
While at Promargon we specialize in metal shelving, we also offer designs that have some advantages found in wooden shelving.
Modular shelving, a flexible solution
Modular shelving consists of independent parts that can be assembled in different ways to create different structures. They are very practical and flexible, allowing you to change the design and distribution of the retail store according to needs or seasons. However, they require greater care and maintenance to prevent damage.
Mobile shelving, mobility solutions at your fingertips
They are a very interesting option to make the most of the space in the premises, and facilitates the movement of products. They can be used as mobile displays or as room dividers. In the same way, they are very functional and dynamic, but they can also generate some disorder or instability if they are not placed properly.
Of all those we have mentioned in this list, they may be the least used by retail stores, at least not as product displays for customers, but for the storage of replacement products.
Illuminated, elegant and functional shelves
Among all the shelves we have mentioned, the lighted shelves are the last to join the party, but not for it, less important. They made their appearance on the market by incorporating LED lights and other lighting systems to highlight products and create an attractive visual effect.
Retail stores have been incorporating, to their variety of shelves, this type of model gradually. They are perfect for fashion, beauty or technology stores, where they seek to capture customer attention and awaken emotions in them. However, they have a higher energy cost and can be annoying if not properly regulated.
Now, you know the most common types of shelving on the market and the ones preferred by retail stores. The most relevant thing is to choose the one that best suits your business, offering you space optimization, good presentation and visibility.
At Promargon we are committed to the growth of our customers’ businesses, and we remind you that we have a wide variety of items for shelves, as well as gondolas and custom equipment. Apply confidently for your budget today.
