Retail Store Design and Shopfitting

Complete grocery store equipping includes sales, refrigeration and supporting equipment: refrigerated display cases, freezers, gondolas and wall shelves, checkout counters, checkouts and POS equipment, shopping carts and baskets, equipment for fruit and vegetables, butcher, bakery section, warehouse racks and other equipment according to the assortment. For larger projects, it is also necessary to plan a complete refrigeration system, electrical installations, lighting and equipment layout.

Yes. A grocery store equipping project can include all phases of implementation — from layout planning and equipment selection to manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment. Frigo Zika can organize a complete equipment solution according to the space area, assortment and investor requirements.

The price of grocery store equipping cannot be determined based on square footage alone. The final price is influenced by the size of the sales and warehouse space, the number of refrigerated display cases, the length of gondolas and shelves, the number of checkouts, the type of refrigeration system, equipment for the butcher or bakery, as well as the required level of finishing. After reviewing the space and defining the assortment, it is possible to create a precise equipment bill of quantities and offer.

Yes. The equipment layout is designed according to the dimensions and shape of the space, installation positions, customer entrance and exit, planned assortment, warehouse and employee needs. The goal is to achieve a functional flow of customers and goods, well-utilized sales space and easier shelf replenishment.

The choice of refrigerated display cases depends on the assortment being sold. A grocery store most often combines wall refrigerated display cases, open self-service display cases, closed display cases, freezers and special refrigeration equipment for meat, dairy products, delicatessen and beverages. For larger facilities, it is also necessary to design an appropriate refrigeration system that connects the equipment.

Yes. In complete projects, refrigeration equipment can be planned as a whole, together with display cases, freezers and an appropriate refrigeration system. In this way, the equipment is aligned with the grocery store layout, required temperatures and planned capacity of the sales area.

The number of checkouts depends on the size of the grocery store, the expected number of customers and the way the facility operates. During design, consideration should also be given to space for checkout counters, aisles, customer queues, exit position and the possibility of adding new checkouts later. For each project, the number and layout of checkouts should be adapted to the expected turnover.

Yes. Gondolas, wall shelves and other sales equipment elements can be planned according to the dimensions of the space and the type of assortment. Proper layout determines aisle width, the number of sales positions and space utilization, with enough room for restocking and unobstructed customer movement.

Yes. If a grocery store has a butcher, bakery, delicatessen or another specialized section, the equipment can be planned as part of a complete project. This may include refrigerated and sales display cases, stainless steel work surfaces, preparation and processing equipment, sinks and other professional equipment needed for the specific section.

Yes. In complete projects, it is possible to organize delivery and installation of equipment on site. This enables refrigerated display cases, gondolas, checkout counters and other equipment to be installed according to the previously defined project, with coordination of necessary works and equipment connections.

Yes. An empty commercial space is suitable for complete design from the beginning, because the equipment layout and necessary installations can be planned before construction work. Based on the project, the positions of display cases, checkouts, gondolas, warehouse, refrigeration technology and other equipment are defined.

For preparing an offer, the most useful items are a floor plan or dimensions of the space, total square footage, information about the planned assortment and details on whether the grocery store has a butcher, bakery, delicatessen, fruit and vegetables or other sections. If the space already exists, photos, existing installations and information about required connections are also useful. Based on this data, a layout proposal and equipment specification can be prepared.

The deadline depends on the size of the grocery store, the scope of design, the amount of equipment, the production of custom-made elements and the condition of the facility. For larger projects, the deadline includes several phases — design, production or procurement of equipment, delivery and installation. After the project is defined, the implementation deadline can be determined more precisely.

Yes. Delivery and installation can be organized across the European Union, and for projects outside the EU, terms are agreed according to the location and scope of work.

Yes. It is not necessary to order complete grocery store equipping. It is possible to purchase individual elements such as refrigerated display cases, freezers, gondolas, shelves, checkout counters and other professional equipment. For complete projects, the advantage is that all equipment can be aligned according to a single functional layout.

It is best to start with the space, planned assortment and expected sales volume. Based on this information, the grocery store layout, refrigeration equipment, gondolas and shelves, checkouts, warehouse area and special sections are defined. After that, the equipment specification and offer are prepared, and then production, procurement, delivery and installation are organized.