As you begin a retail store remodeling project, it's important to prepare your team for changes to their environment and ensure the space is ready to accommodate workers and customers. Below are a few steps that will get your project off the ground smoothly.

How Can I Prepare My Business for Retail Store Remodeling Services? 

1. Have a Team Meeting

Talk with your employees about what the remodel should include, such as revamping the storage area in the back to utilize more vertical space, reimagining display case installations, or creating a more traffic-friendly layout. 

Your team provides valuable input since they are on the floor regularly doing assorted work and listen to what customers like and don’t like. Asking for suggestions also contributes to a happy workplace because your team will feel heard and appreciated. 

2. Focus on Needs, Not Wants

Make a list of what your store needs, which might include a larger display window in the front or an addition for inventory and equipment storage. Prioritize the store’s needs first, then see if there is money left over in your budget for assorted “wants,” such as numerous revolving display cases. 

Even if you have money for “wants,” refrain from depleting your funds entirely, as some materials might cost more than you realize. Emergency funds also account for additional work that could crop up during the project, like a water damage discovery that needs professional repairs. 

3. Establish a Project Timeline

Estimate how long you think the retail store remodeling project will take in light of what you’re having done and what the contractors say. Determine how many days you will be closed and whether you can open during the remodel after some work gets done to avoid losing too much revenue. 

Put up a “Please Excuse Our Appearance While We Remodel” sign so customers know what’s going on. 

4. Move Inventory & Cover Equipment as Needed 

Relocate inventory to a storage area that will not undergo renovation and cover any equipment that cannot be moved, such as cash registers that are bolted to countertops. Use plastic sheeting, drop cloths, or tarp materials to protect your investments while the contractors work. 

If you are not replacing the floors and the material can stain, such as industrial carpeting, cover that as well to sidestep a lengthy cleanup. 

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