Today's retail shoppers place importance on brick-and-mortar aesthetics and the overall shopping experience. Many purchases are no longer based on the price and the actual product alone. Given this buying behaviour, visual merchandising matters now more than ever. One concept that helps in effective visual merchandising is spatial efficiency. A store that does not appear ... Read more
There is no 'one size fits all' in pallet racking. When it comes to choosing the best pallet racking solution, a range of factors comes into play: product volume, turnover rates and warehouse space. Maximising Warehouse Space with Double Depth Pallets If you are looking to increase your storage density without compromising accessibility, a double ... Read more
The wave of Asian migration in the past two decades has transformed the food landscape in New Zealand. Paul Spoonley, a Massey University social sciences professor, has conducted studies on ethnic precincts in Auckland. The Asian community in New Zealand is increasing, he said, and is expected to grow up to 30 per cent in ... Read more
Customers to a hardware store are typically looking for materials or tools for a home improvement or building project. Whether they already know what they want, or need assistance, the layout and organisation of products plays a big role in customer satisfaction. In order to organise products, first classify the items and then consider different ... Read more
Proper storage ensures that archived files remain accessible for as long as they are needed. Taking care of important documents enables the retention of official records that document the actions and decisions of government bodies. This ensures that documents of significant value survive and remain accessible. In 2005, The Public Records Act of New Zealand ... Read more
Pallet racking and shelving safety for storage and display are among the top priorities of people conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) in New Zealand. This is because the geographical location of New Zealand sits in between two highly active tectonic plates on the Earth’s crust, causing New Zealand to experience thousands of earthquake jolts ... Read more
The success of a retail store depends on many factors, and one is how products are displayed and organised. The store's layout has a significant role in affecting the buying behaviours of consumers. They may take their time or immediately leave after grabbing just a few products, and it partly depends on how the space ... Read more
Many organisations have standard safety operating procedures, but to say there is only one way to ensure warehouse safety would be folly. However, there are certain principles that can and should be applied to minimise safety risks within a warehouse. To help you stay on top of safety management practices, here are common warehouse safety risks and the actions ... Read more
Installing vertical wall displays for your store is one of best ways to market your products and attract potential buyers. Vertical wall displays also allow you to make the most of limited store space, giving you creativity and flexibility when designing your product displays. Here are some of the benefits of using vertical wall displays ... Read more
There are numerous factors in the success of any retail store, including product quality, price, promotion and location. One factor that is often overlooked is the store’s layout. Though it may seem like a relatively minor element in the grand scheme, the store layout can have a profound effect on a customer’s overall experience. A ... Read more
