3 Reasons Why You Should Use Grid Wall In Your Retail Store

There are dozens of different ways to display product in a retail store; however, one of the easiest and most effective ways is to use grid wall. Regardless of what your store sells, whether it's groceries, convenience items, clothes, accessories, sporting goods or practically anything else, chances are it can benefit from the use of grid wall. To learn more about the unique advantages of using grid wall in a retail store, keep reading.

Reason #1 - Easy To Install

You might be surprised to learn just how easy it is to install grid wall. In fact, most store owners can do it themselves without spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a professional contractor. There are two different ways to install grid wall in a retail store: by placing it on free-standing 'legs' or by attaching it to the wall. Installing it on rolling legs will allow you to move it around your store more easily, while opting for the wall-mount installation is a more permanent solution.

Reason #2 - Versatile 

Another reason why you should grid wall in your retail store is because of its sheer versatility. While other forms of product displays are limited in terms of what they offer, grid wall is incredibly versatile. As long as the product fits on hook, you can display it on a grid wall panel. The simple 'grid' design allows store owners to move their product around with ease. Play around with the different hook placements to determine the best overall layout. Ideally, all of your grid wall hooks should be nice and snug so there's no unused space in between them.

Reason #3 - Maximize Display Space

A third reason why store owners should use grid wall is because it allows them to maximize their display space. Space is arguably the single most valuable commodity in a store. Thankfully, you can take full advantage of your store's available space by using grid wall. Even if your store is relatively small with little-to-no available space, there's likely still more than enough room for a couple panels of grid wall. Once it's installed, you can move the hooks around to maximize your display area. And since grid wall displays product in a vertical fashion rather than horizontally, you'll naturally get more bang for your buck.

Don't be afraid to install grid wall panels above the average person's reach. There are grabbing tools available for employees to access product stored on tall grid wall.

4 Important Tips For Using Grid Wall

Grid wall offer a convenient and highly effective way for retail store owners to display product. The heavy-duty wire grid is fully capable of holding large racks of apparel, accessories and practically any other small-to-medium sized product. As long as the product fits on the designated hooks, you can successfully display it on a grid wall. For more tips on how to get the most benefit from your store's grid wall, keep reading.

Tip #1  - Choosing The Right Location

Location is critical when setting up a grid wall system in a retail store. Try to keep it low enough so that customers can easily remove the product themselves, without requiring the assistance of a store employee. If you are set on installing grid wall above the average person's reach, only use it for product that's sparingly purchased by customers; otherwise, you'll find yourself constantly going back and forth to access product here.

Tip #2 - Color and Style

The most commonly used type of grid wall is basic chrome metal; however, there are several other types of grid wall that shouldn't be overlooked as well. In addition to the standard chrome models, you can also find grid wall in both white and black colors. Try to picture each of these styles in your store and then choose the color/style that matches the rest of the decor. Black grid wall is a popular choice simply because it doesn't show dust as easily, but some owners prefer the subtle appearance of white-colored grid wall.

Tip #3 - Maximize Your Display Space

You can maximize the amount of grid wall display space by adjusting your product hooks accordingly. Ideally, each of the product should be resting directly next to one another. If there are large open gaps of several inches between products, then perhaps you should move them closer together. Not only will this maximize the amount of display space on your grid wall, but it will also result in a cleaner, more uniform appearance. Whenever your store receives a shipment of new product, make the necessary adjustments on your grid wall so the product fits appropriately without wasting space.

Tip #4 - Wall Mounting

Rather than standing your grid wall straight up, you can mount it to the wall using brackets. This is an excellent way to fill unused walls with functional product displays. However, it's important that you use the appropriate brackets to mount it on the wall.

Tips on Cleaning and Maintaining Grid Wall

There's simply no easier or more effective way to display merchandise in a retail store than with grid wall. The simple grid design allows you to easily change product by moving it around using special connecting hooks. If a product doesn't fit, just do some adjusting with the hooks to free up additional room. However, if you plan on using grid wall in your retail store or business establishment, you'll need to know how to clean it; otherwise, it will continue gathering dust and dirt that will eventually transfer onto your store's products.

Unfortunately, far too many owners and manager overlook the importance of cleaning grid walls and peg boards in their store. When you are busy trying to run a successful business, it's easy to forget about simply tasks like cleaning. As a result, the grid wall becomes covered in a thick layer of dust that makes cleaning even more difficult when the time comes. The bottom line is that you need to get into the habit of keeping it clean now to ensure it stays that way in the future.

Glass Cleaner

There are several different ways to clean grid wall, but I recommend using a basic ammonia-based glass cleaner product on it. To do this, first remove all of the product currently on the grid wall and any hooks connected to it. Trust me, you don't want to accidentally get glass cleaner on your product. Once the product is removed, spray down the grid wall with a minimal amount of glass cleaner. You can then wipe it down using clean paper towels to remove any dust, dirt and grime. Continue doing this until the grid wall is nice and clean with no visible dirt covering it.

One of the great things about using glass cleaner on grid wall is the sparkly finish it leaves behind. Chrome and other metallic grid walls will have a mirror-like glow to them once you are done. This creates a nice little attractive element in your store once the products are placed back on it.

Diluted Vinegar

Another option is to clean your store's grid wall using a solution of diluted vinegar with water. You can buy a bottle of distilled white vinegar from the grocery store for a couple of bucks and dilute it with half water. Using this solution, simply go over the grid wall with some paper towels and it will be clean in no time. For the price, there's no cheaper way to clean grid wall in a store.