Major Players
LEGGETT & PLATT
IDX CORP.
L.A. DARLING CO.
COLONY DISPLAY
ARTITALIA GROUP
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RETAIL SPENDING UP BUSINESS Retail fixtures, P.O.P. displays and surrounding store or restaurant interiors are the focus of this woodworking segment. The store environment is an extension of retail branding, so architectural millwork and store fixture firms serving these clients require scale in production and reach in logistics, delivery and installation. Tied to consumer spending, the retail business forecast is upbeat. “After a burst of activity in 2012, the pace of growth in commercial construction has slowed, but we are of the opinion that this market will not go negative in 2014,” says A.R.E. consulting economist Dr. Jeff Dietrich, Institute for Trend Research “Coming into the upside of the business cycle in 2015, we expect consumers as well as businesses will be well positioned to earn, save, spend, and ultimately propel the U.S. economy into another period of economic growth.”DESIGN Textured, natural surfaces, LED lighting, colorful slatwall and mixing of materials are among the trends seen at the recent GlobalShop show.
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| PRODUCT LINES: Display Cabinets & Cashwraps P.O.P. & Full Store Interiors Kiosks, Endcaps, Floors Furniture & Fixtures Slatwall & Systems Design & Install |
| Sources: Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.), Institute for Trend Research |
$3.77 sf is the typical flooring cost for specialty apparel stores. The average floor $2.76 sf. |
Sustainable/green projects are now the norm, not exception for retail fixture environments. |
For fast turnaround, many fixture firms partner with local millwork shops for parts and installation. |
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