Home improvement stores generated over $338 billion in revenue in 2023. Preliminary signs suggest that 2024 may be even more profitable. Use this uptick in profitability to upgrade the lighting in your store. LED display lighting is a worthwhile investment for home improvement stores that will continue to deliver returns for years. Here are some applications to consider.
LED Lighting Attracts Shopper Attention and Highlights Brands
Among the many benefits LED retail lighting offers, the first thing most people notice is appearance. LED lighting solutions bathe merchandise in pure white light, which can beckon shoppers from across the room.
Valance lighting and backlit header panels help highlight popular brand names and product lines. Well-planned lighting arrangements make it easier for shoppers to find what they need and draw their eyes toward your most profitable merchandise, like paint, large appliances, and bathroom fixtures.
Control Shrink in Home Improvement Stores With Loss Prevention Lighting
Loss prevention is a concern for any retail store, but home improvement stores face greater challenges than many. Portable high-value items, like small tools on display in tool corrals, can be especially vulnerable.
Small tools and power instruments, like cordless drills, are popular targets that are easily resold and must be protected from theft. Lighting for Impact’s loss prevention lighting solutions can be a compelling addition to your store’s LP strategy. Our security case and cabinet lighting protect valuable merchandise while attracting shoppers’ attention.
LED Lighting Upgrades Save Energy and Last Longer
Large home Improvement stores average about 104,000 square feet of inside space, which includes a tremendous amount of lighting. In a typical retail building, lighting and HVAC alone may account for as much as 84% of the monthly power bill.
LEDs use up to 90% less energy than the incandescent bulbs that still linger in the aisles of many retail establishments. LED lighting saves money on electricity and also lasts longer than legacy lighting technology. A quality LED bulb can last 3-5 times longer than a compact fluorescent light and 30 times longer than an incandescent.
Advantages LED lighting upgrades offer for home improvement stores:
- LEDs use less energy, lowering power consumption and electricity bills.
- LED lighting needs much less frequent replacement, saving on both parts and labor.
- LED shelf lighting, such as our Q-Channel Lighting, draws attention to products.
- LED loss-prevention lighting helps reduce shrink.
Learn more about the impact of retail lighting on sales.
LED Lighting Solutions for Home Improvement Stores
Any edge you can gain in the highly competitive home improvement business is worth considering. The LED lighting solutions at Lighting for Impact offer numerous competitive and cost-saving advantages.
The team of commercial and retail lighting experts at Lighting for Impact have over 30 years of combined experience. We sell a wide range of LED retail lighting and provide helpful consulting services to help you find the right solution for your budget and needs. If you have questions about any of our retail lighting solutions, please contact us online or call us at (844) 218-4112.
