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RETAIL NOTES By Jeff Grant |
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Retail Articles
Every day of the week I talk to clients who are building new stores or remodeling old ones.
Every day I have a discussion with those clients about the Federal, State and City ADA rules for handicapped access.
Every day I get looks of disbelief.
The common responses:
Those rules don't apply in this town.
Our space is too small for that.
The following is a short list of many of the elements that should be considered in the opening of any new retail store. We’ve probably left some items out, so please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with suggestions we can pass along to our other retail customers.
Research
The decision to open a retail store is explored.
Research is initiated.
- Viability of the product
- Competition
- Location availability
- Rent vs. return
- Retail/business experience of the owners
- Risk vs. reward
This article will provide you with a general store planning overview. The balance of GRANT’s guide follows this planning outline with specific design and equipment elements.
Up until a few years ago, when we spoke with our customers about successful store merchandising, planning, and design there were certain key elements emphasized.