Why Autumn Is The Ideal Season For A Store Makeover

Is fall your slow season? If so, you may wish to take the opportunity to tackle that store renovation project you’ve been dreaming of. The changing of the leaves from green to brown, yellow, orange and red can be accompanied by a change of the decor in your place of business. Are you ready to spark a change that can help your business to grow? Fall can be the perfect season for you to give your store a fresh new look!

Pleasant weather conditions foster easier construction.

The summer’s scorching heat is behind us and the bitter cold of winter is yet to arrive. Autumn provides us with fairly mild temperatures and relatively stable weather patterns. This makes it an ideal time for construction and updates. Contractors and construction crews can work more efficiently without the sweltering heat of summer or the challenges posed by winter snow and ice. The moderate temperatures are comfortable for workers, ensuring the project moves forward smoothly and on schedule.

“In humid and hot weather, wood planks absorb the water vapour from the air and expand, creating inaccurate placements and leaving gaps when they shrink back down,” explains LetsRenovate.com, “Similarly, in dry and cold settings, wood shrinks and later overcrowds when it expands again.”

Experience reduced downtime impact.

Renovating your store can be disruptive to your daily operations. Choosing your slower-than-normal fall season to spruce things up can minimize the impact. When your business experiences a temporary slowdown in customer traffic, it makes it easier to close your doors temporarily. Alternatively, you can reduce business hours during renovations.

Consider, as well, that undergoing renovations during the fall can give you a head start on the new year. By the time January rolls around, your store will be refreshed and ready for the post-holiday shopping lull. This sets you up for a strong start to the year.

Clear out old inventory to make room for new arrivals.

Renovating your store in the fall provides a natural opportunity to assess your inventory and identify items that need to be marked down or moved out. Why not host a fall clearance sale to coincide with your store renovation? It’s an excellent way to draw in bargain-hunting shoppers while reducing your excess inventory. This win-win situation can help you generate cash flow to cover renovation costs and create buzz around your store.

Remember, of course, that the holiday season is just around the corner. Renovating your store in the fall allows you to be fully prepared for the holiday rush. Imagine the peace of mind knowing that your store is in tip-top shape and ready to welcome hordes of holiday shoppers. A refreshed and organized store not only enhances the shopping experience but also helps you efficiently display seasonal merchandise. It’s a strategic move to make sure you maximize your holiday sales potential and stay ahead of the competition.

Are you ready to renovate your store?

To learn all about how Synergy Merchants’ unique merchant cash advance program can help you to pay for your renovations, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-877-718-2026 or email us at info@synergymerchants.com. You can also apply online for a free, no obligation quote!