Retailers often have limited storage space — especially during peak seasonal demand — which makes it difficult to find enough room for storage racks. This can be particularly challenging for retailers with small stores or those located in densely populated urban areas. Retailers often need to store a wide variety of products, and each product has its own storage requirements. This can make it difficult to find the right retail store storage solutions that work for all products.

Storage racks need to be easily accessible to store associates so they can retrieve merchandise quickly and efficiently. However, if the racks are not properly organized, it can take longer to find the right item, which can lead to lost sales and frustrated customers. Retailers need to ensure that storage racks are safe and secure, especially if they are used to store heavy items or if they are in high-traffic areas. This can be challenging if the racks are not properly anchored or if they are overloaded.

Retailers need to balance the cost of storage racks with their need for storage space. High-quality retail racking and shelving can be expensive, but cheaper options may not be durable enough to withstand the demands of a retail environment.

Fortunately, we can help you with some relatively simple storage rack solutions, whether you are a big-box retailer or single-location store.

Pallet racks are commonly used in big box retail stores to store products that are delivered on pallets. These racks are designed to hold a high weight capacity and are available in various configurations, such as selective, drive-in, and push-back racks. Pallet rack enclosures and gates are used to improve the safety and security of warehouse storage systems. These enclosures and gates are designed to prevent pallets or materials from falling off the racks and potentially injuring workers, damaging products, or causing costly accidents. Pallet rack enclosures are typically made of wire mesh panels that attach to the front and sides of the pallet racking, creating a physical barrier that prevent shrinkage — preventing unauthorized access to the racks, while still allowing authorized personnel to retrieve or store items.

In smaller stores, apparel racks are pallet racks with apparel hanging brackets for the storage of clothing and other apparel items. They typically consist of horizontal bars or arms that are arranged at various heights to accommodate different types of clothing, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and coats.

Bulk storage racks and steel shelving are ideal for storing boxed goods and products. They are available in various sizes and can be configured to store products of different weights and sizes. Cantilever racks are used for the storage of long, bulky items such as lumber, pipes, and other construction materials. They are designed with arms that extend from a vertical column to support the load. Stack racks are portable and collapsible racks that are used to store and ship many products. They can be stacked one on top of the other to maximize vertical space and increase storage density. They are also collapsible, which makes them easy to store when not in use, and they can be quickly set up when needed. Stack racks are particularly useful for handling and storing heavy, bulky, or irregularly shaped items. They are also a good alternative to traditional static shelving, as they offer more flexibility and can be easily reconfigured to accommodate changing inventory needs.

When selecting storage rack solutions for big-box or small retail stores, it’s important to consider the types of products being stored and the available space in the warehouse. Working with a reputable supplier that has experience in designing and installing storage rack solutions for big box retail stores can help ensure that you select the right solution for your specific needs. Also, it’s important to consider the unique requirements of each product and to store them in a way that ensures their quality and accessibility for restocking.

Warehouse Rack & Shelf LLC has been around for 40 years and is recognized as a premier provider of material handling and storage products to the nation’s largest original equipment manufacturers (O.E.M), distributors and retailers. We are headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and have locations to serve you in Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Nashville, Dallas, Memphis, Kansas City, and Detroit.

Call us at 800-763-9020 to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable salespeople. We would love to discuss your retail storage requirements.