Smart Storage, Smarter Retail: How Mobile Shelving Is Reshaping Retail Efficiency
The retail industry is evolving faster than ever. As the line between online and brick-and-mortar shopping continues to blur, retailers are under pressure to optimise space, streamline operations, and improve the customer experience—all while meeting sustainability goals.
At Storage Systems Ltd, we’re proud to offer cutting-edge mobile storage solutions from our exclusive manufacturing partner, Bruynzeel Storage Systems. These systems aren’t just about storage—they’re about strategy.
Why Traditional Storage No Longer Works
Most retailers still rely on static shelving systems that waste over 50% of available floor space. That’s valuable real estate that could be used to increase inventory, reduce overheads, or improve the customer journey.
With seasonal stock rotations, unpredictable demand, and rising rent costs, retailers can’t afford underperforming storage.
Mobile Storage: A Smarter Solution
Mobile shelving systems, such as Bruynzeel’s Compactus® range, are designed to eliminate unused aisle space and dramatically increase your storage capacity—without expanding your footprint.
Whether it’s the shop floor, back-of-house stockroom, or warehouse, mobile shelving offers tangible benefits:
- Up to 300% more inventory capacity
- 50–75% reduction in floor space requirements
- Reduced risk of stockouts and lost sales
- Fewer transport trips = lower logistical costs
- Improved customer service through faster access
- Greater security with restricted-access options
- Payback time in under 2 years
Real Results: Retailers Who’ve Made the Switch
Retailers across Europe are already seeing impressive results.
Take Schuurman Shoestore in the Netherlands. Facing limited back-of-house space during seasonal turnover, they upgraded to a mobile shelving solution. As a result:
- Inventory capacity doubled (from 3,500 to 7,000 pairs of shoes)
- Stock was better organised and more accessible
- “No sales” dropped by 50%
A second, larger solution was later installed for 25,000 shoes on just 150 m².
This isn’t just storage—it’s a business transformation.
Unlocking Financial and Environmental Wins
Efficient storage systems can deliver a payback period of less than 12 months, especially when considering savings on rent, improved inventory availability, and reduced operational costs.
But that’s not all. By reducing your physical footprint and optimising existing space, you can also significantly cut your carbon emissions. In fact, mobile storage can reduce CO₂ impact by up to 80%, and with Bruynzeel’s GreenSteel®, emissions reductions can reach 98%.
Tailored to Your Brand
At Storage Systems Ltd, we know that retail isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our systems are custom-built—with options for colour schemes, dividers, security features, and more—to suit your specific environment, from fashion boutiques to heritage gift shops and retail warehouses.
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Ready to Reclaim Space and Maximise Sales?
If your retail operation is constrained by inefficient storage, we can help. As Bruynzeel’s exclusive Irish partner, Storage Systems Ltd delivers market-leading mobile shelving systems that boost capacity, lower costs, and support your sustainability goals—all backed by decades of industry expertise.