What kind of shop shelving fits your store? We walk you through all decisions: type, dimensions, materials, prices and what to watch out for.
Buying shop shelving seems simple — it's 'just shelves' after all. But wrong choices leave you stuck with a suboptimal shop floor for years. This buying guide walks you through the main decisions.
Type 1: Wall shelving. Single-sided, against the wall. Ideal along the edges of your store. Usually 90-140 cm high.
Type 2: Gondolas. Double-sided, standing free in the store. Form the central aisles. Usually 150-180 cm high. Dominant in supermarkets and DIY stores.
Type 3: Pallet racking. For heavy loads and large items. Indispensable in DIY and garden centers. Often up to 3+ meters high.
Type 4: Wire baskets. For bulk presentations, promotion items and flexible arrangements.
Materials. Steel (powder-coated or galvanized): the common choice in retail. Aluminum: lighter but more expensive.
Compatibility. Choose systems compatible with existing standards like Tegometall — then you keep flexibility for future expansion.
Price. Type, height, shelf depth, finish and accessories drive the price. WH Retail works on a quotation basis.
New or used? New provides warranty, consistent look and future expansion. Used is cheaper to buy but carries a risk of mismatch when expanding.
Doubts between options? WH Retail provides brand-independent advice and delivers from European production.
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