Posts tagged: c-store

DGS Retail Helps Happy Dave’s Boost Visibility & Efficiency With a Full Store Fixture Upgrade

Nov 26th 2025

Happy Dave’s in Summerfield, FL 34491 set out to create a more efficient, inviting, and profitable store environment. With the help of DGS Retail, the shop transformed its space using modern Lozier shelving, durable gondola fixtures, and upgraded signage solutions — all designed to improve customer flow and elevate product visibility. Transforming Customer Flow With Lozier Gondola Shelving The foundation of Happy Dave’s refresh centered on high-performance Lozier gondola shelvi

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Classic Cherry Wood Gondolas Give Savi Provisions a Premium Convenience Store Look

Nov 20th 2025

Premium Wood Fixtures in a Classic Cherry Finish To elevate store aesthetics and improve merchandising flexibility, Savi Provisions partnered with DGS Retail to install a coordinated wood fixture package. One of their Georgia locations features a rich Classic Cherry stain—one of 27 stain options offered by DGS Retail—applied to core shelving systems for a warm, boutique feel. The foundation of this fixture program is the Retail Shelving Wood Wall Gondola Display With 14 Shelves &nda

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DGS Retail Helps The Fifth Spirits Create a Modern, Efficient Store Experience

Nov 10th 2025

Transforming the Customer Experience at The Fifth Spirits Located in the heart of Inglewood, California, The Fifth Spirits set out to elevate its store layout and presentation for a cleaner, more customer-friendly shopping experience. Partnering with DGS Retail, the store embraced a full retail refresh—introducing upgraded gondola shelving, durable signage, and sleek display accessories that highlight every product on the shelf. The DGS Retail team helped design a layout that improves visi

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Small Store, Big Design: Pavey’s C-Store Teams Up with DGS Retail in Indiana

Nov 3rd 2025

In Milroy, Indiana, Pavey’s Convenience Store has long been a community staple—serving travelers, locals, and families on the go. When it came time to refresh their store layout, Pavey’s wanted something more than just new fixtures. They wanted a space that looked fresh, functioned better, and helped boost customer experience from the moment shoppers walked through the door. That’s where DGS Retail came in. With decades of experience in C-Store shelving, signage, and free

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How the L‑Shaped Checkout Counter Becomes the Heart of Feudline Beverage & Supply

Oct 10th 2025

How the L‑Shaped Checkout Counter Becomes the Heart of Feudline Beverage & Supply At Feudline Beverage & Supply in Matewan, West Virginia, the in-store experience matters as much as product selection. That’s why the store owner turned to DGS Retail’s Wood Lozier L‑Shaped Checkout Counter (12 ft × 8 ft, 24 shelves) to serve as more than just a cash wrap—but the central hub of store operations, merchandising, and customer service. 1. Turning the Checkout into a Sale

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How Badlands Bodega Transformed Its Store with DGS Retail’s Shelving, Signage & Free Design Services

Sep 25th 2025

A Small-Town Store with a Big Vision In the heart of South Dakota, Badlands Bodega wanted more than just a facelift for their neighborhood store — they wanted a true transformation. They envisioned a space that felt inviting, well-organized, and built to improve the customer journey from the moment shoppers walked in the door. That’s where DGS Retail stepped in. With decades of experience helping convenience stores, grocery stores, and bodegas rethink their retail spaces, our team kn

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How to Increase Impulse Buys in Your C-Store with Smart Merchandising

Sep 17th 2025

Convenience stores thrive on quick visits, but what really drives profitability is impulse buying. According to industry research, over half of c-store purchases are unplanned, which makes your merchandising strategy critical. The right product placement, shelving, and signage can nudge customers to grab more items on the spot—without them even realizing it. In this post, we’ll cover practical ways to boost impulse sales in your store using smart merchandising techniques. Place High-

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Rustic Marketplace: Bringing the Natural Feel to the Modern Day Retail Age

Jul 21st 2025

In today’s fast-paced retail environment—where minimalism, automation, and sleek fixtures dominate—there’s a growing movement in the opposite direction: a return to warmth, authenticity, and nature-inspired design. Retailers across sectors, from wine shops to organic grocers, are rethinking how they present their spaces. And leading the charge is a rustic aesthetic that reconnects shoppers with the natural world—without sacrificing modern merchandising power. The Ri

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How to Increase Sales for Less Popular Products

Jul 18th 2025

Every store has them—those products that seem to linger on the shelves, overlooked by even your most loyal customers. Maybe they’re niche items, seasonal goods, or just not as flashy as your top sellers. But with the right merchandising strategies, you can breathe new life into these slow movers and unlock meaningful sales growth. Here’s how to make them stand out. Prioritize High-Traffic Placement Product visibility drives conversions. Moving low-interest items closer to che

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How to Compete with Big Chains: Marketing & Merchandising Tips for Independent C-Stores

Jul 16th 2025

Independent convenience stores often operate in the shadow of massive retail chains — chains with national advertising budgets, highly engineered floor plans, and years of market research behind every decision. But small stores have a powerful edge that big boxes can’t match: authenticity, agility, and community connection. At DGS Retail, we help independent c-store owners harness that edge with tools designed to modernize store layouts, improve merchandising, and create environments

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How to Use Signage to Improve the Shopping Experience and Guide Customers

Jul 7th 2025

In a competitive retail landscape, signage isn’t just about information—it’s about shaping the customer journey. Well-placed, well-designed signage helps shoppers navigate with ease, discover new products, and feel more confident in their choices. From aisle markers to shelf talkers, every sign is an opportunity to guide, engage, and inspire. At DGS Retail, we offer a full suite of signage solutions that combine flexibility, durability, and visual appeal. Here’s how to us

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College of the Sequoias Unveils the Giant Marketplace: A Modern Campus Store Experience

Jun 20th 2025

The College of the Sequoias (COS) in Visalia, California is redefining what a campus store can be with the opening of the Giant Marketplace—a fresh, functional retail space designed to support students with dignity and ease. In partnership with DGS Retail, COS has outfitted the marketplace with custom fixtures that combine modern design with flexibility, durability, and style. At the heart of the store are wooden bakery island displays, crafted with genuine Lozier gondola shelving and fin

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How Reed Crossing Market Reinvented Its Retail Floor—One Aisle at a Time

Jun 11th 2025

Reed Crossing Market didn’t need a bigger space—they needed a smarter one. That’s where the transformation began. By rethinking how products were displayed, the Bend, Oregon-based market found new life in every corner of the store. This wasn’t a cosmetic makeover. It was a calculated reinvention using DGS Retail’s customized shelving systems, built on a foundation of functionality, flexibility, and retail psychology. Shelving That Works as Hard as You Do Forget the

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How Sweetfern Café & Emporium Turned a Small-Town Store into a Boutique Shopping Experience

Jun 6th 2025

Location: Irons, MichiganProject Type: C-store and café hybrid upgradeProducts Used: Lozier Gondola Shelving + Real Birch Wood Slatwall (Paprika stain) When Sweetfern Café & Emporium decided to refresh their retail space, they weren’t just looking for new fixtures—they were building an experience. Located deep in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest, Sweetfern is a mix of gourmet café, local market, and laid-back community stop. But their shelving? It n

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From Orchard to Aisle: Leo’s Market Elevates Everyday Shopping

May 20th 2025

Leo’s Market and Eatery is ushering in a new era of local grocery shopping in Indiana with an eye-catching in-store refresh. Known for championing community values and wholesome foods, Leo’s is now elevating its customer experience through a blend of timeless style and practical merchandising solutions. Their latest additions—crafted by DGS Retail—feature beautifully constructed wooden display units, versatile shelving, and intuitive signage that make shopping smoother, m

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Toad’s Cove Gets a Modern Makeover with DGS Retail Shelving Solutions

May 19th 2025

TREMPEALEAU, WI — Last year marked a major milestone for Toad’s Cove, the beloved local convenience and liquor store nestled in the heart of Trempealeau. In an ambitious effort to refresh its in-store shopping experience, Toad’s Cove underwent a full store rebuild and partnered with DGS Retail to bring their vision to life using innovative gondola shelving and layout tools. A Smarter Start: Designing with Precision Toad’s Cove kicked off their remodel using the Free Gondo

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Rogers Redefines Store Aesthetic with DGS Retail’s Premium Display Solutions

May 7th 2025

Rogers convenience store has embraced a transformative approach to retail presentation, creating a warm, inviting, and elevated shopping experience through a series of key display enhancements. With an eye for both function and beauty, Rogers chose DGS Retail’s premium fixtures to update their store’s visual identity — combining practicality with upscale charm. Here’s how they did it: A Rustic Yet Modern Touch: Genuine Wood Price Tag Label Holders Rogers upgraded their g

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6 Merchandising Display Ideas for C-stores

Nov 20th 2018

Merchandising strategies goes beyond setting up shelves. It involves anything that can be seen by customers from the outside or inside. The process helps to get more customers into the convenience store. This broader understanding of your store’s layout requires identifying key challenges and best practices that serve your interests. For incremental sales, you should focus on simplifying your shelves to an extent where even senior citizens can get what they want without too much hassl

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