Gondolas

Gondolas are versatile shelving systems widely used in retail environments to display merchandise efficiently. When setting up gondola shelving, there are two primary components: the starter section and add-on sections. Here’s how they differ:

Starter Section:

• This is the initial building block of a gondola shelving setup.
• It is a complete unit that includes everything needed to stand on its own. This typically comprises two uprights (or end panels), a base shelf, back panels, and sometimes top caps for aesthetics and additional support.
• The starter section can be used as a standalone unit or as the starting point for a longer run of gondola shelving.
• Because of the included components, starter sections are often more expensive than add-on sections but are necessary for beginning any gondola layout.

Add-On Section:

• An add-on section is used to extend shelving from a starter section.
• It shares one upright (or end panel) with the starter section or another add-on section, relying on the existing structure for support. This means an add-on typically includes only one additional upright (if at all), back panels, and the required shelves.
• Add-ons cannot stand alone; they must be attached to a starter section or another add-on to function.
• Since add-on sections contain fewer materials and components, they are usually less expensive than starter sections.

In essence, you start your row of gondola shelving with a starter section and then extend its length by attaching one or more add-on sections as needed to create a continuous run of shelving according to the space and layout requirements of your store. This modular approach allows for flexible store layouts and efficient use of space while ensuring that all parts of the shelving system look cohesive.

We recommend 3' - 4' minimum aisle spacing for handicap access and customer ease of passing by.