Your success as a retailer does not depend solely on the quality of your products and services. The design of your space, the environment and your brand image are also vital. Many retailers fall into the trap of investing in a costly refit and never really see its benefits. To avoid ending up in that situation, today we discuss some of the most common shopfitting mistakes and explain how you can avoid them.
Category: Refit & Fit Out
Fitting out or refitting an existing outlet can quickly become expensive. Be it a small renovation or a complete fit-out, costs can quickly rise and exceed the allocated budget. And while it is difficult to say how much the fit-out will cost, there are always a few things you can do to save a few bucks. So, if you want to know how you can reduce the cost of a fit-out project, here’s our guide for you. We share our best tips on how to reduce the cost of an interior fit-out and complete a shopfitting project on a budget.
Opening and running a successful restaurant is stressful. Competition in the hospitality industry is fierce, with approximately 60% of restaurants closing their doors after just one year. The reasons why many restaurants fail are varied. From location problems, through poor management and budget planning issues down to inefficient design. And while we are no experts in financial planning or gastronomy, there is one thing we know how to do best: helping you create functional and aesthetic restaurant designs. A well-designed restaurant can help you streamline your processes and achieve your business goals. So to help you succeed in the restaurant business, we share our best tips on how to get your restaurant or bar fit-out right.
Creating aesthetic and functional designs is challenging. But the challenge becomes even greater when you are working with a small space. Maximising the seating capacity and improving the flow of customers while keeping the design neat and attractive calls for unique solutions and designs. And if you are in the process of opening or redesigning a small restaurant, you might already be aware of the challenges that lie ahead. So to help overcome the challenges, today we share our best tips on small restaurant design that might help.
There are numerous aspects to consider when you are in the process of opening a restaurant or refitting your current venue. But one of the first and most crucial steps in this process is planning your space efficiently and creating a functional restaurant layout. Depending on the available floor space, the location and type of your restaurant, you need to create a restaurant floor plan that gives your staff and guests comfort, ensures their safety and maximises efficiency. Reaching these goals calls for careful planning and thought.
Choosing the best restaurant flooring materials and creating an efficient floor plan for your restaurant is essential. And when it comes to selecting the best flooring options for your restaurant, there are numerous options to consider. Your restaurant’s floors should not only be aesthetically pleasing, but they should also be functional and safe. They should be easy to clean and maintain, be slip-resistant, and resilient against daily wear.
Pharmacy automation has been a major design trend in modern pharmacy design for some time. More and more pharmacies today are considering investing in automated dispensing robots and looking for efficient ways to automate their pharmacy. Such automated systems can bring about hugely positive changes, but there is also a stigma attached to it. Does automation mean replacing pharmacists? Are dispensing robots reliable enough? And above all, is it worth the money? In today’s blog post we help you make an informed decision.
Space and storage have become two of the most common problems modern pharmacies face. Many pharmacies today struggle to find efficient ways to operate in small retail spaces. To solve these problems, clever pharmacy design and layout are indispensable. Today we share our top tips on how to create an efficient small retail pharmacy design that is both functional and aesthetic.
In our previous posts, we discussed several aspects you should consider before refitting your pharmacy. But what should you do once you have made up your mind? How should you choose a shopfitting company to refit your pharmacy? And what steps should you follow to ensure the process goes smoothly? Today, we will answer all of your questions. Read the last part of our series to find out how you can maximise the chances for success.