Monday, 9 December 2013

About shop counters



Shop counters are the foremost factor to create an impact on the people. The selection of proper counter design not only gives the place a great look but also increases the efficiency of the job output. 

There are guidelines for selecting appropriate counters for different stores and offices serving different purposes. The counters of the large supermarkets, departmental stores, hardware stores, medicine shops, courier services, and coffee shops differ according to its business requirements. They vary according to their space and function. 

In the departmental stores, the space lane required by the customer to move along with their shopping carts and baskets should be assessed and the counter should be placed in appropriation with its utility for the benefit of the customer.

 Large super markets have variety of counters serving various purposes. The arrangements of carrying goods from one counter to another are sometimes done with the help of short conveyor belts because of its huge area. 

Be sides the necessary business counters, there are some other counters namely electronic scanning counter, goods delivery section have bar code reader counter etc. to keep a record on the sold goods going out of the market. 

Furthermore they are very useful for making swift transaction and save time. There are separate counter to keep the belongings before entering the super market and the counters are usually broad and spacious to serve the purpose. There are also different security counters to check and have a control on the security system of the place. These counters are positioned according to its function. 

The counters of the hardware shops have a different approach in comparison to the counters of other business. It has three main counters namely product display counter, cash counter and delivery counter. 

It has a simple approach in comparison to departmental stores. The counters of medicine shop are also designed according to its product and space.  These counters are usually smaller in size as they deal with just a handful items. 

Choosing design for the store counters needs careful consideration as both efficiency and convenience are connected to its selection. The display of proper light is also an important factor in this connection. Besides overhead lighting, other lights for giving a bright effect of the total place are required. 

Proper lighting helps customer to see and check their purchases with satisfaction. Usually the front counter lighting and the showcase display must be powerful enough to have the very first impression on the counters impressive. LED strip lighting in some display counters in the jeweler stores also looks elegant. 


Shop counters for the display of bakery items have an elaborate three-tier system to put up products. The counters are illuminated with custom fitted light strips that can be mounted on the display with the help of brackets. The shop counters of the espresso coffee shops are designed by determining the desired store features.

  There are certain compliance that come into act while designing counters for coffee shop. The counter table top height, the measurement of the isle ways, washroom area etc. all are to be designed keeping in minds the rules for the coffee shop. Proper lighting is required in the counters to give it a glamorous look. 

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