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Implementing a store remodel program can be hectic AND inefficient. But does it have to be? Take your FF&E process. Are you still relying on vendor-direct, just-in-time delivery to each remodel site? If you are, you’re making your projects much more vulnerable to schedule interruptions. Plus, you’re locking yourself into a schedule that you could possibly expedite -- IF you had the chance. In this video, Phil Vines explains how FF&E consolidation could actually help you speed up your remodel schedule. Want a deeper dive into improving your store remodel program? Then make sure to also check out our blog post! https://ow.ly/o7Y350SXkcM

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Your store remodel program is intended to ultimately increase your revenue. But remodels are expensive. They also have the added complexity that comes with modifying retail spaces that are alive with existing stock, shelving, and shoppers … Suffice it to say you need all the help you can get to keep your remodel schedule on track. In this video, hear directly from Phillip Vines, an expert in FF&E logistics, to understand the advantages you can create for your store remodel program by opting for FF&E consolidation. We also break things down in a lot more detail in this blog post. https://ow.ly/EFbP50SXkcl

If vendor-direct, just-in-time FF&E deliveries are the norm for your store remodel program … It can unfortunately mean the following: * You're more vulnerable to schedule disruptions. * You can’t speed up your remodel schedule. * You’re forced to hit pause due to circumstances beyond your control. * You're stuck with orders even when you'd like to change them. * You waste money by discarding potentially reusable FF&E. But there is an alternative! FF&E consolidation can keep you nimble when FF&E challenges arise AND ultimately save you time and money! Get the details in our blog post. https://ow.ly/xzT950SXkc6

Getting FF&E into new store openings, remodels, or conversions can become SUPER-stressful when there are changes to your project schedule … Permitting problems, construction challenges, severe weather—these can slow some projects down. Meanwhile, events can emerge that move other projects up in the calendar. But do factors like these REALLY have to throw your FF&E delivery schedule off the rails? In our latest Store Opening Insights newsletter, we describe three ways that FF&E consolidation—an alternative to vendor-direct deliveries—minimizes the impact of schedule changes.

How nimble is your store remodel program? If your remodels seem to drag on longer than you’d like, you should know there’s a proven strategy that major retailers use to give them an edge … It not only helps safeguard their remodels from interruptions but in some cases enables them to EXPEDITE their store remodel schedule. Get more details on the FF&E consolidation solution in our blog post. https://ow.ly/bwhm50SXkaM

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How long has it been since you’ve reevaluated the efficiency of your FF&E approach?  When it comes to FF&E and your store openings, remodels, and conversions, sticking to the same old process could be costing you way too much. In our latest edition of Store Opening Insights, get the details on an alternative FF&E approach that can remedy common inefficiencies AND generate significant savings.

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