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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