Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Wire Shelves vs. Flat Shelves

Flat Shelf
When determining which shelving system to go with, the question of whether to utilize wire shelves or standard flat shelves often comes in to play. In this post I'll help answer some common questions about the differences between the two. But, first, think about what you need the shelves for and what kind of merchandise you will be stocking on them.

Wire Shelf
Probably the biggest difference between wire and flat shelves is cost. Wire shelves are almost always less expensive because they require less material and time to manufacture. Though cost savings can be a significant factor in determining which shelving to use in your store, there are a few other things to take into consideration.