Shopfitting is the process of planning, designing, and installing fixtures, fittings, and displays in commercial spaces, primarily retail shops.
Think of it as setting a stage where your products are the stars.

Typically, a small to medium-sized shop might take anywhere from a 3 days to a 1 week.
However, this can vary based on the project’s complexity.

Always start by seeking recommendations from fellow business owners and checking reviews.
Personal experience has shown that word of mouth is gold in our industry.

With careful planning, disruptions can be minimised. Some shops opt for phased refits,
allowing part of the store to remain operational. Others prefer a full shutdown but for a shorter period.

The meaning of furniture and tools varies depending on the industry and scene in which it is used.
What exactly is called a Shopfitting?

In retail stores such as general merchandise stores, apparel stores, and supermarkets, you can
see many shopfitting are used. Although there are differences depending on the store and
merchandise, typical fixtures include the following.

Specific examples of Shopfitting used in retail stores:

• Clothes Racks and Rails
• Mannequins
• Showcase
• Mirrors
• Fitting rooms
• Dump and display tables
• Product display shelves
• Packing table
• Cash register
• Wagon and trolleys

Fixtures used retail stores are also called “store fixtures” or “store forniture”.
There are various types of shelves and stands for displaying products, such as promotional
fixtures used for advertising products, island fixtures places in the middle of the sales for,
storefront fixtures placed in front of the store, wall fixtures placed on the wall, delicatessen
dixtures, and apparel fixtures.

Shopfitting are items that make the displayed products look attractive. When choosing it,
design is also important, but the main purpose is to highlight the products to be displayed or
exhibited, and if the Shopfitting stand out more than the products, there is no point.
Also, the design of the fixtures and the way they are displayed will vary depending on the
concept of the store and The products you sell, whether you want to create a sense of luxury
or impress customers with low prices. It is important to use Shopfitting that can make the
products look more attractive based on the concept of the store and the products you sell.

The layout of your store directly impacts how customers perceive your brand and products.
A well-designed store:

• Encourages more time spent exploring.
• Guides the customer’s journey.
• Enhances product visibility.
• Boosts sales and brand loyalty.

The portfolio is the easiest way to assess a company and understand its abilities. Ideally, you
look for similar shopfitting case studies to your project to see how they were executed. You
should ask the shopfitters questions about their previous jobs – what worked and what didn’t
to understand how to make your fit our better.

Time scale is very important as shopfitters can often be very busy and not be able to take up
your project when it suits you. Arrange a long time ahead of your ideal fit out date and let
them know when you expect the job to be completed. They will work with you on that and
might accommodate extra time and weekends to meet you deadline. Some might not be able
to work with your if they are booked out at that time so don’t leave until the last minute.

Daxo Retail established over 26 years has the experience to assist you in stretching your
budget so that you can get archieve the fit out of your dreams. Contact us for a free
consultation and to learn how we can bring value to your fit out project.