One of the goals in retail stores is to optimize storage space. Many small businesses can meet their storage needs without an additional storage facility due to wire shelving and other industrial shelving systems.
Wire shelving is an excellent way to provide reliable and durable storage. It is a popular option because it allows for easy access to materials while still being sturdy enough to hold a large amount of clothing.
Wire Shelving
Wire shelving systems use steel wire to create a thin and durable frame that is welded together to steel wire mesh shelves. They are available in a variety of materials and finishes; for example, epoxy coated stainless steel prevents corrosion and rust.
Most systems include notches in their supporting posts, so the steel wire mesh shelves are adjustable. There are also several accessories that can be added to wire shelving units to enhance their appearance, such as S-Hooks to connect free-standing shelving units, and baskets to hold small items for display.
Wire shelving units are small-scale and can be used in any facility. They are versatile and can be installed in corners and other small spaces where other industrial shelving is unable to fit, and space would usually go unused or wasted. Depending on your retail clothing store’s organizational needs, wire shelving could optimize your use of space and maximize your facility’s storage capacity.
With a few helpful tips and the right equipment, optimization of space in your retail space should be simple.
Tips
- Use the Proper Storage Solution
Wire shelving is a versatile system that can be tailored to meet your facility’s individual needs.
If most of your clothing requires hanging racks, use your wire shelving unit to create a mobile hanging rack. Garment hanging bars can be added to any wire shelf unit, and wheels or castors can be added to make the unit mobile.
- Utilize Accessories for Your Wire Shelves
One of the many benefits of using wire shelving is the availability of accessories such as dividers, shelf ledges, garment hanging bars, label holders, storage baskets, triangular footplates, and S-Hooks.
Security S-Hooks are used to connect wire shelving units. This connection eliminates the need for additional metal posts and makes for a sturdy and reliable storage system made up of multiple separate shelving systems. S-Hooks can be used to create an “L” shape with your shelving units to fit in store corners.
Baskets can be attached for additional storage and organizational purposes. These can be used to display smaller items such as accessories and jewelry.
To ensure the stability of your clothing racks, try using triangular footplates. These are a small, steel, triangular screw-on addition added to the end of each supporting post to create a sturdier foundation. Using triangular footplates with your wire shelving unit is beneficial in any retail store to help customers avoid knocking racks over, due to bumping into them while browsing.
- Use Vertical Space
When eye level displays are full, implement vertical storage components such as installing singular wall shelves. Small businesses often overlook vertical storage as an option and miss out on the chance to expand their storage capacity.
- Remove Old Stock
To eliminate clutter and increase stockroom capacity, remove old stock by having a sale.
Offer discounted prices to move older products at a reduced price. If customers still are not buying your old stock, donate it to charity.
- Use Detailed Labels
Label your retail store by section or by aisle to make efficient use of your warehouse space and wire shelving system. Use arrows and signs to mark the exact location of popular items in your store, to draw the attention of shoppers.
- Place Your Most Popular Items at the Front of Storage
Place extra stock of your most popular items in an easily accessible spot so employees may efficiently retrieve them when it comes time to restock. This helps improve efficiency on the floor and keeps customers happy because their favorite products are always in stock.
