Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Store Shelving

Lynmar
Oct 23
2 min read

Designing an effective retail space takes more than great products—it requires thoughtful planning around shelving and fixtures. The right setup keeps products organized, improves traffic flow, highlights key merchandise, and maximizes every inch of space.

At Lynmar, we’ve helped retailers build hundreds of better stores, and we’ve seen firsthand how the wrong shelving choices can cost time, sales, and efficiency.

Here are the most common mistakes to avoid when upgrading or redesigning your store:

Two well lit shelving displays in a grocery store

1. Skipping the Planning Phase

One of the most frequent—and costly—mistakes retailers make is jumping straight into shelving purchases without a clear plan. Without considering layout, customer movement, and product mix, you risk overcrowding aisles or creating dead zones that disrupt the shopping experience.

The fix: Start with a detailed floor plan and product placement strategy. Our team at Lynmar helps retailers of all sizes visualize flow, identify focal points, and ensure shelving enhances—not hinders—sales.

2. Overlooking the Backroom and Storage Areas

Your sales floor isn’t the only space that needs attention. Inefficient or mismatched backroom shelving can slow down restocking, create safety hazards, and limit inventory visibility.

The fix: Choose shelving that matches the weight, size, and turnover rate of your products. As an authorized Lozier dealer, Lynmar offers heavy-duty and adjustable options that keep both your front and back-of-house operations running smoothly.

3. Choosing Store Shelving Based on Price Alone

Going with the cheapest option might seem cost-effective, but low-quality fixtures wear down quickly, sag under weight, and require more frequent replacements. Poor-quality shelving often means poor presentation—and fewer sales.

The fix: Invest in durable, flexible, and adaptable fixtures like Lozier products, designed to grow with your business. Modular designs allow for easy resets and ensure a professional look that stands the test of time.

4. Underutilizing End Caps and Display Opportunities

End caps and feature displays are prime real estate for promoting seasonal, high-margin, or impulse items—but many retailers underuse them or rely on generic setups.

The fix: Treat end caps as storytelling spaces that support your merchandising goals. The right end solution fixtures can transform these areas into high-performing, revenue-driving features.

5. Sticking with Rigid Fixtures

Retail changes fast; your shelving should too. Choosing fixtures that can’t adapt to evolving product lines, seasonal resets, or changing customer preferences limits your flexibility and slows innovation.

The fix: Select modular systems that allow you to easily reconfigure layouts and shelf heights. Flexibility ensures your displays can evolve with your business.

Partner With Lynmar Displays & Fixtures

The right shelving does more than hold products—it enhances the shopping experience and drives long-term success.

At Lynmar Displays & Fixtures, a proud Lozier Authorized Dealer, we partner with retailers nationwide to design and install durable, adaptable shelving solutions that grow with your business.

Ready to improve your store’s setup? Contact us today to start your next project.