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All you need to
know about
Gondola Shelving
What is Gondola Shelving?
The shelving is unique because the arrangement
and placement of the shelves can be reconfigured
as needed.
While most other types of shelving are more limited
in the size and type of object that they can store,
gondola shelving can be adjusted to hold many
sizes of objects, which is one of the primary
benefits of its design. The adaptability of this kind
of shelving makes it the most common type in
business, warehouse and retail environments.
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Gondola Shelving?
A gondola is a freestanding fixture used
by retailers to display merchandise.
Gondolas typically consist of a flat base
and a vertical component featuring
notches, pegboards, or slat walls. The
vertical piece can be fitted with shelves,
hooks, or other displays. Gondolas placed
end-to-end can form rows of shelving while
stand-alone gondolas tend to be used for
special themed displays
Gondola shelving is a popular and
versatile choice for store shelves and
displays and home utility storage.
Gondola allows store owners to have
the maximum storage possible within
a limited space.
Gondola shelves are very flexible,
convenient and can be placed
absolutely anywhere. 3
“ Gondola shelving is one of
the most widely used
options to stack products
for display in retail stores.
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Making Space Count
▰Use gondola shelving only sparingly
Gondola shelving is usually a standard workhorse for most retailers, but it can be clunky
and overwhelming in a small space. Use it sparingly and only when necessary. For
example, you may place a single gondola run or island strategically in the middle of your
store for a "main display" set up, or you may choose to place the occasional end cap or
wall unit out of the way for heavy items that need to be displayed when no other type of
shelving will do.
▰ Slatted gondola units can do the job of gondola shelving in smaller
spaces
While slatted gondola units can't quite handle the weight of merchandise that standard
gondola shelving can, they will do the job without the bulk for lighter items. With slatted
gondola units, you have all the benefits of gondola retail shelving in a slightly lighter
version – and slatted gondola units are mobile. Simply move them as you need to.
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Making Space Count
▰Make use of wall space with "wall-based" retail shelving
Slat walls, grid walls, gondola wall units, and grid wall are all storage and display options
that let you make use of wall space instead of floor space. Don't cover every square inch
of your walls with storage and display options, but do move some retail shelving options
to the walls so that you can use your floor space for other purposes. While gondola wall
units should be reserved for heavy items, slat wall shelving and slatted gondola units
can be used for lighter weight and medium weight items.
▰ Use movable retail shelving and fixtures whenever you can
Finally, even though gondola shelving is movable (just break down and set up again),
the best retail shelving options for your small store may be those that are mobile. Slatted
gondola units, freestanding wire rack displays, and other "pick up and move" display
options mean that you can change positioning in a second.
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The Benefits of
using Gondola
Shelving
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Flexibility to Increase
Shelving
Shop owners can easily customize three or
more shelves in a rack to maximize storage
space. To capitalize on the modular shelving
units, shop owners can rearrange the shelving
as often as needed to keep the presentation of
merchandise fresh and appealing. The
flexibility of the shelving enables each rack to
configure to different depths horizontally to
avoid blockage of light passing down to the
lower shelf.
Benefits
Increase Profits By
Strategically Placing Goods
Gondola shelving provides cost effective
storage for store owners. With gondola
shelving, store owners have the flexibility to
place expensive goods at the most prominent
height for consumers. It makes products easier
to locate, compare and choose. The sturdy
frame and strong shelf design affords store
owners the flexibility to rearrange products to
suit any situation.
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More Benefits
Gondola Shelving
Can Easily be
Moved
Gondola shelving can also be
easily moved throughout the
store, even after assembly.
Gondola shelving is the
perfect choice for large stores
with numerous products to
display due to its ease of
manoeuvrability.
Gondola shelving
doesn’t cost much
The main reason to use
gondola shelves is that they
don’t cost much. They are the
most affordable storage
options you can use in your
store. They require no
maintenance whatsoever and
are very easy to install. They
are simple, convenient and
easy to use.
Easy to assemble
and dissemble
Gondola shelving is very easy
to install. You don’t need to
hire a carpenter to set up your
gondolas, and can do it
yourself. It won’t take you
much time to assemble or
disassemble gondola
shelving. Also, if you don’t
have the time to assemble or
dissemble the shelves
yourself, it won’t cost you
much to hire someone else to
do it for you.
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Choosing the Best Gondola Shelvng
Choosing the best gondola
shelving for your store can be a
thought-provoking process
because there are so many types
of gondolas available and a wide
range of selectable options such
as height, width, length, color,
construction material and center
wall configuration
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Types of Gondola Shelving
Gondola shelving is available in a wide range of shapes, colors, materials and sizes.
The units are commonly set up with a pegboard at the back of the shelving, with holes
into which adjustable shelves can be slotted, allowing for maximum adaptability in
displaying or storing items.
Some gondola shelves are free-standing units that are generally two-sided and self-
supporting. These shelves are ideally suited for use in the center of a store or in a
residential garage or utility room. Wall units, which are one-sided with a flat back that
can be pushed against a wall, also are available. End caps are gondola units that are
placed perpendicular to an aisle of two-sided or wall shelves to maximize the use of
space.
Gondola shelving usually does not have sides, so that long items can be laid horizontally
on the shelves without being limited by beams. Pegs, hooks and baskets can be
inserted into the holes on the pegboard backing, allowing hanging merchandise to be
displayed. Shelves of various depths also can be attached to the backing, so that
especially deep items easily can be stored and displayed.
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3 Important Factors to always Consider
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Versatiity Stackability
Efficiency
Gondola Shelving Materials
▰Gondola shelves are very strong and long-
lasting. The exact amount of weight a gondola
unit can support depends on manufacturer and
the materials used, but most shelving units
state on the packaging how many pounds the
unit can support.
▰One of the downsides of gondola shelving is
that it generally is made of materials, such
metal, hard plastic and Masonite, that are not
as aesthetically pleasing as wood, especially in
a residential setting. Thus, these units are
more commonly seen in people's garages than
inside the home.
▰For interior spaces, the look of wood
bookcases or shelving that is custom-made to
match the design of the room usually is
preferred.
Generally, most units come with a pegboard, a
base and a couple of starter shelves. Additional
shelves can be purchased based on an
individual's storage needs. Many units require
some assembly, which differs depending on
the particular unit and its manufacturer. New
gondola shelving units should come with
detailed assembly instructions. In general,
however, the pegboard will need to be attached
to the supporting vertical beams and then
attached to the base, with the shelves added
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The most common type of Gondola
Shelving System
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As a business owner, you know that shelving "Stackability" is one
of its most important characteristics; your ability to use both
vertical and horizontal space to best effect on the sales floor will
make it possible to sell a greater amount and variety of
merchandise -- without making your space look crowded.
Gondola shelving is exceedingly stackable both vertically and
horizontally; its various components give you the ability to create
displays that are aesthetically pleasing, utilize space most
efficiently, and are cost-effective all at once.
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