In the retail industry, the look and feel of a building can be crucial to a company’s success. A retail store’s appearance and atmosphere might just be the thin line between keeping a loyal customer base and going out of business. In this blog, we take a look at seven spectacular retail construction projects across the UK.
1. ASF has manufactured the M-Logo bollard over 30 years
ASF has been manufacturing the M-Logo version of the ASF 101 bollard as a Morrisons Specified product since the 1980s. Originally the default specification bollard for all stores, this product is still used today on the company's heritage stores.
2. Aliva’s ‘golden gateway’ for Europe’s biggest retail park
Aliva UK has created a golden gateway for the city of Liverpool’s new retail park – the biggest in Europe with façades and interior finishes designed a stunning random-effect finish of 3,000 sqm of anodised aluminium in nine subtle shades of gold, bronze and silver tones.
3. Bespoke steel staircase for luxury showroom
Canal Engineering has fabricated a bespoke steel staircase for the Knightsbridge based new high-end showroom of Cassina, a worldwide leading company in luxury furnishings, attracting all those interested in exceptional design classics as well as contemporary design.
4. LBS ensure safety at Wing Yip Business Centre
LBS Security Services have provided the Wing Yip Business centre in Croydon a complete safety package to ensure total security on the premises. The 4.3 acre site features a Chinese shopping mall, as well a Vietnamese and Japanese restaurant.
5. Stannah Replaces Goods Lift in Wimbledon’s Southern Co-op
A Goodsmaster 1000CD goods lift from Stannah helps custom move fast in the Ridgway Southern Co-op in Wimbledon with the supply and installation of the existing lift’s replacement, including flexing around the store’s operation to keep business running smoothly and customers happy.
6. UltraFENCE™ Palisade protecting top car marques
Hadley Group’s UltraFENCE™ palisade system – as well as other products – were chosen for Marshall Jaguar Land Rover’s prestigious new car showroom in Newbury. Some 50 metres of the 2.4 metre high Ultra 200 option was employed to secure the rear access to the vehicle yard, with another short stretch being erected at the front.
7. Dolphin washroom for Victoria Gate Shopping Centre
Dolphin provided their ALAVO wash stations with infrared panel mounted taps for Victoria Gate Shopping Centre, Leeds. The building used a mixture of white terracotta and red bricks, taking inspiration from the surrounding designs of Leeds’ historic buildings.
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