3 Ways Big-Box Retailers Can Prepare for Black Friday

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The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, is one of the year's biggest shopping days. Since this day is considered the kickoff of the annual holiday shopping season and a great opportunity to sell any discounted slow-moving inventory, both consumers and retailers look forward to it all year long. Whether you oversee an individual location or manage a region of big-box stores, helping your teams prepare for the big day is essential.


Getting your big-box retail stores ready for Black Friday is all about preparing for large crowds and streamlining your customers’ in-person shopping experience. By accommodating more shoppers and providing a seamless environment, this important day can help your business end the year in the black. Here are three ways to get your stores ready for Black Friday.

 Reimagine the Floorplan

Opening up the floorplan of your store locations makes it easier to welcome Black Friday shoppers. The right adjustments can help your team accommodate large crowds, reduce product loss, and improve customer experiences.

While store layouts may vary by location, moving large displays to the side, rearranging shopping cart and basket systems, or reorganizing clothing racks can typically help increase visibility in your stores—both for customers and team members.

Be sure to equip your team with material handling tools to allow them to efficiently and safely make adjustments to your store’s layout. For example, stores that carry home appliances might benefit from a heavy duty hand truck capable of transporting up to 800 pounds in order to rearrange sales floor displays and manage merchandise.


Refresh and Restock

Not only is Black Friday the perfect time to roll out new merchandise in time for the holiday season, but it’s also an incredible opportunity to sell lingering inventory before the end of Q4. Whether you have a new shipment of seasonal goods or a batch of slow-moving, marked-down summer items, refreshing and restocking shelves ahead of the big day is essential.

Make sure each store has the proper heavy material management tools to help your team manage large product shipments and keep their stockrooms organized and safe. Customized hand trucks with indoor safe wheels are ideal for safely moving products throughout the sales floor, while convertible hand carts can help transport larger, bulky items weighing up to 1,000 pounds.

Plan for Crowd Control

Every store's Black Friday crowds are different, but big-box retailers with widely promoted sales tend to attract the largest crowds. To keep your team members, customers, and merchandise safe, put a few key crowd control measures in place ahead of time.

Designated entry and exit points, clearly marked walkways, and even single-direction aisles can help keep customers moving in an orderly fashion and avoid congregation. Equipping your team with mobile checkout centers can give your customers a more convenient and efficient shopping experience while driving sales.

With a well-trained team and the right material management equipment, your team can prepare your store for a record-breaking Black Friday.

About Magline

 Whether you oversee a fulfillment center or manage a customer-facing retail store, your team needs the right equipment to stay safe and efficient. For over 75 years, Magliner tools have helped professionals across industries, from full-service movers to retail teams, improve their safety and stay on schedule. This family-owned and professionally managed company consistently raises the bar for innovation and quality in the material management industry with cutting-edge safety features, durable materials, and modular designs. Both their pre-designed models and customizable options can meet the unique needs of your industry. Whether your team uses a Magliner appliance hand truck to install home appliances or a customized Magliner powered stair climbing dolly to deliver shipments, you can count on Magliner equipment for years to come.

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