A consideration for sustainability is growing within retail. As businesses look to the future and customers begin to place a greater value upon ethical consumption, many traditions of high street shopping are changing. National initiatives, such as moving away from single-use and disposable plastic bags, have become accepted, further perpetuating a shopping culture geared toward green-thinking.
This places a great responsibility on retailers, one that can seem difficult to handle. It is often believed that sustainable practices are more expensive and with little benefit. However, this is not the case. Not only are affordable, sustainable alternatives becoming more readily available, but customers are demonstrating that they value the brands that make the switch.
This conscientiousness must also be apparent within shop spaces. As brands become increasingly scrutinized, those who demonstrate quality are more likely to be supported by proud customers. Within the store space, retail shelving and design are being used to display this brand identity. Retails are looking to host spaces that gain customer support and loyalty.
One of the best ways to achieve this is with high-quality shop furniture. Sustainability means stores being built to last and spaces being created with materials that are proudly long-lasting. Our Crown Display team source, manufacture, and assure quality furniture that can confidently be used in shops. Additionally, the items we design and build, such as bespoke counters, are created with expert, UK manufacturers whose aim is to create a product that will last.
We also recognise that not all retail spaces are permanent. In previous blogs, we have discussed the rising popularity of pop-up shops and shared retail spaces. As these become more ubiquitous throughout the UK, businesses are adapting their ownership of furniture and shelving.
No longer is it necessarily beneficial for a business owner to own display equipment and shop shelving that is only used briefly during the year. With greater consideration being placed upon products serving many uses, it is not only costly to store or dispose of furniture one it has been used but it lacks environmental awareness. Instead, it is preferable for businesses to hire the necessary equipment for their event or showcase. This eliminates the need for furniture to be kept, which can be expensive, or disposed of, which is unsustainable.
To support this better practice, we offer all of our catalogue items for hire. This means that every high-quality offering can be hired for any length of time with nationwide delivery for your retail space. We also recognise a growing market for shop and prop hire for film and television productions, which is why we have created a new project, One Stop Shop and Prop Hire – but more on that soon!
For now, if you have any questions about the quality or manufacturing of our Crown Display products, visit our website for more information. Alternatively, you can reach out to a member of our team by emailing sales@crowndisplay.co.uk or calling 0800 587 5880.
