Shop fittings are essential to the running of any business.  Shop fittings are generally supplied and installed by shopfitters (see shopfitters).  Here’s some more information.

What is Shop Fitting?

Shopfitting (or shop fitting) is a specialised trade that deals with fitting equipment and merchandise into retail stores, offices, bars, restaurants, and other commercial premises so that the business is inviting, and able to operate efficiently.  The person trained in the shopfitting trade is called a shop fitter.

Effective shopfitting makes the most out of the space that is available to you. This means that you don’t have to spend more time replenishing your stock or that you can work more productively in your office environment.

Types of Shop Fittings

There are many different types of shop fittings that can be used in commercial premises, depending on the type of business and what they provide.  Following is a list of some of the most common types of shop fittings that are available:

• Garment hangers and racks – for displaying men’s, women’s and kids clothing, socks, and underwear, and so on.
  
  
• Shelving – this is used for displaying or holding a huge range of items. Some examples include bedding, towels, ornaments, glassware, vases, candles, toiletries, small appliances and so on.
  
  
• Display cubes and cabinets – also for the display of varying merchandise.
  
  
• Counters – these are used for displaying small items and also for people to pay for goods or services.
  
  
• Jewellery stands – for holding and displaying varying types of jewellery.
  
  
• Lockable cabinets – to display and hold valuable merchandise.
  
  
• Display hooks – for hanging a range of items from.
  
  
• Brochure holders – to hold informational leaflets.
  
  
• Signage display systems – to show store information, product pricing, promotions and so forth.
  
  
• Drink fridges – to keep beverages and other items cool until sale.
  
  
• Seating – this includes arm chairs, sofas, stools, ottomans, desk chairs and so on.
  
  
• Desks – for staff to work at or meet with clients.
  
  
• Tables – for working at or to display items.
  
  
• Reception desks – for your receptionist or counter staff to work from and greet clients or potential clients.

Shopfitting is not just about the equipment that is installed in the premises however.  It also involves things such as flooring, lighting, wall coverings, and window treatments as these need to combine to promote the business, provide a welcoming atmosphere, and to meet the latest trends in both colours and style.  Shopfitters keep up to date with all of this stuff and can easily liaise with interior designers or architects to ensure that your commercial premises is up to the minute.