Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) September 25, 2017
When you are a facility manager in the retail industry, your work is constantly on display for customers, employees and competitors, making proper maintenance a top priority.
“Proper facility maintenance is very important in any kind of retail storefront,” said Bill Schaphorst, VP of Business Development at MaintenX International, a Tampa-based facilities repair company. “Unlike other businesses where critical systems may not play as big of a role, a retail store’s facilities are constantly in the spotlight and need to be maintained to ensure consumers continue to visit.”
MaintenX International has been helping Tampa shops maintain their facilities for more than 30 years. Here are a few tips to maintaining your retail store during the busy back to school season:
1. Preventative Maintenance
Ensuring your store has an preventative maintenance program is the most effective way to keep your facility functioning at peak performance. This regularly scheduled maintenance will prevent costly breakdowns and keep critical systems running efficiently. When it comes to facility maintenance, prevention is always better than a cure.
2. Pay Attention to the Little Things
You want each shopper or customer to have a pleasant experience in your store. To ensure this is the case, it’s important to pay attention to the small things in your facility. Blown light bulbs, dusty shelves and stained carpets are all minor, but important fixes when it comes to the retail world. Provide your customers with a clean, bright store. A positive public perception is key for any successful retail facility.
3. Don’t Forget the Restrooms
A clean restroom is a sign of a well-run retail establishment. Make sure water fixtures are fully functioning, bathroom stalls are clean and the wash area is tidy. Remembering to maintain your store’s restrooms is crucial to offering a great customer experience.
4. Go the Extra Mile
To make your retail store stand out above the rest, go the extra mile when it comes to the shopping experience. With a busy back to school season, you can expect more foot traffic in your stores. This makes it important to have an effective traffic flow and layout. Extra finishing touches, such as specialty lighting and signage can put your facility ahead of the rest.
For more information on MaintenX International, visit: http://maintenx.com.
ABOUT MAINTENX INTERNATIONAL:
MaintenX International is a fully licensed, facilities repair company. As one of the largest national self-performing facility maintenance and repair companies in the U.S., MaintenX has created a wide network of knowledgeable and professional technicians throughout the country. With their team of well-trained technicians, MaintenX self-performs and manages facility maintenance for their clients. In the event there is not a MaintenX technician in an area, the company has established a network of preferred vendor partners throughout the country for continued superior service for their clients. For over 30 years, MaintenX has been expertly serving multi-location retail stores, restaurant chains and Fortune 500 companies nationwide. MaintenX International is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.