Convenience is a big word in the retail industry. With the rise of ecommerce, consumers have become accustomed to having it easy, and they are far from shy about demanding more. One-click purchasing, same day delivery, maximum stock availability. And whatever they can get online, they expect in-store, too.
But what about business owners? It’s a tough gig keeping up with consumers these days. Delivering a customer experience that’s up to scratch takes up a lot of time and energy. Someone has to look out for the retailers, too. They deserve their own little conveniences to make their life easier.
At Sugatsune, we like to do our bit. Shop fit design and decor is a big part of creating the perfect shopping experience. Customers notice when things aren’t just so, right down to the smallest detail.
But we also know how tricky achieving the right balance of style and functionality can be. When you’re buying components from different suppliers, simple things like finding a consistent design and matching colour become a frustrating headache.
Sound familiar? Then what you need is a complete range of shopfit solutions with consistent, cohesive design, all from the same supplier. And, preferably, the confidence that you are getting premium quality products and a dose of creative innovation thrown into the mix.
What you need in that case is Sugatsune. Here are three examples of how our shopfit ranges are designed to make your life easier, and your customer experience better.
Everything black
One of the most common complaints we hear from customers is about what you might call the tyranny of chrome – about the fact that every component you find for commercial interiors comes by default in the same shiny silver mirrored finish. Understandably, people find it limiting, especially when metallic finishes don’t fit with the look you want to create.
Taking this onboard, we created the Black Series – a complete range of components in black. Comprising hinges, locks, shelf organisers, handles, knobs, slide rails and more, the Black Series offers the same premium quality you expect from Sugatsune, just with a different look.
All the other things that matter in components – choice of materials, build quality, stress and durability testing – remain exactly the same, with Sugatsune’s proven reliability guaranteed. The only difference is you get a tasteful black finish that fits effortlessly with a broad range of design concepts, and perfect colour match across them all.
Showcase style
With glass showcases, everything is on display – including the ancillary components like hinges, brackets, latches and locks that hold the cabinets together. There’s no option for concealing parts behind panels or tucking them away in corners. Glass cabinet components are very much a part of the look.
Our GS-G range comprises sleek showcase parts exquisitely rendered in a choice of chrome, gold and black finishes. There’s consistency in shape as well as colour – hinges, locks and brackets are all rectangular in uniform proportions, scaled up for different cabinet sizes.
The GS-G range also perfectly demonstrates how our commitment to convenience extends to function as well as form. Total Lock Function means a single key can be used on multiple locks, saving the need to carry and search through several locks every time you want to open a cabinet.
Multi-purpose lids
Finally, one for the nail bars and beauty parlours, as well as cafes. takeaways and fast-food restaurants – or anywhere you want to provide bins for staff and customers. Bin lids are all about keeping a place looking neat and tidy, so the better they look, the better they do their job.
Yet off-the-shelf bin lids are not easy to find. Most examples you see in, say, fast food chains are made to order. But small businesses struggle to find anyone who will make lids to order for them because small runs are not cost-effective for manufacturers.
Sugatsune breaks the mould once again by producing a large range of off-the-shelf multi-purpose lids in a variety of styles, sizes and shapes. With our customary eye for timeless chic and robust build quality, our lids offer an easy win for businesses of all sizes looking for discreet and tasteful refuse options.
There are also options to go above and beyond what you get from a standard lid. We have lids that feature soft-close dampers, delivering the kind of premium controlled motion we’ve perfected with hinges for doors, counter flaps and larger lids. There are amper-controlled lids in our Black Series, too.
We offer lockable lids, a security-focused solution ideal for public spaces. We have lids with special antiviral and antibacterial coatings for locations where hygiene is paramount. And one of our standout achievements is the award-winning AZ-AT, a sensor-activated touchless lid.
Whatever your shopfit needs, Sugatsune’s shopping solutions are designed to give you everything you need, the easy way. Just the way the retail experience is meant to be. Contact our team to find out more.
