{"id":1499,"date":"2023-12-04T10:20:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T15:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2024-01-15T12:01:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T17:01:50","slug":"retail-renovation-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/retail-renovation-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs It’s Time for a Retail Renovation in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone has had a messy house before. Whether it\u2019s because we\u2019re busy running after our kids or have gotten behind on the household chores, life happens and homes get cluttered, outdated, and in need of a good mopping. <\/span>If you own a retail business, it\u2019s normal for your storefront to get messy at times too. When this messiness turns into a problem in need of repair or renovation., it\u2019s time to reinvest in your storefront. <\/span><\/p>\n

A retail renovation can increase foot traffic, persuade shoppers to purchase more and return often, and better capture your brand.\u00a0<\/span>Here are three signs it\u2019s time for a retail renovation in 2024 and how to choose the best contractor for your project if you’re in the Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, or Chesapeake areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your business has grown beyond your storefront\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on the past year and the overall growth of your business. If you find that your current space no longer suits the needs and growth of your business, it might be time to renovate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonilla Pet Studios<\/span><\/a> in Norfolk, Virginia was growing fast. Their old space worked for pet photography when they had fewer clients, but now they needed to renovate so the space had more private rooms for pet photoshoots. By working with the right contractor, they created a more spacious studio with private rooms\u2014without increasing the size of your space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Growth doesn\u2019t always mean expanding to new locations. Sometimes it comes from updating your retail business\u2019 current space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re ready to invest in your brand\u2019s image<\/span><\/h2>\n

As a brick-and-mortar business, your physical space says a lot about your brand. When we rent out our first space, we can\u2019t always afford renovations to make it reflect our brand. Or maybe you\u2019ve owned your space for a while and it used to represent your business\u2019 image, but it no longer does.<\/span><\/p>\n

In either case, it might be time to invest in your brand\u2019s physical space. A new space can capture your vision for the business\u2019 future, invite more visitors in, and entice them to stay longer and purchase more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This was the case for <\/span>Adele Diamond<\/span><\/a>, a premier jewelry store in Virginia Beach. Their old store was dark and felt cramped, which wasn\u2019t the best place to showcase their jewelry. After working with a contractor, their space captured the light, spacious elegance of the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The financial investments of retail renovation\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Before you say yes to the renovation, you also want to make sure you\u2019re financially ready too. The end of the year is a great time to assess your finances and what you can afford.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Set a renovation budget before you start the project and grab free estimates from a couple contractors in your area.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a while since your last renovation\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Shopping is more than just going to a store and buying a product; it\u2019s an experience. When people come to a physical retail location, they expect guidance, warmth, and a relaxing space to escape into.\u00a0<\/span>If you haven\u2019t renovated in a decade or more, that space may not be as relaxing and inviting as it could be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Renovation\"<\/p>\n

Two Maids and a Mop<\/span><\/a> had a reputation for making Virginia Beach businesses spotless, but their own office had become messy from years of disrepair. By working with Carlton Building Services, they were able to make the space more inviting for staff and anyone else who might pop in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since Two Maids and a Mop ventures to other people\u2019s offices and has fewer visitors than many businesses, renovations weren\u2019t as big of a priority. But if your retail space regularly has customers or clients, it should be updated regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, renovations can be quick and fit your budget. Contact <\/span>Carlton Building Services<\/span><\/a> for a free estimate on your commercial renovation project in Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone has had a messy house before. Whether it\u2019s because we\u2019re busy running after our kids or have gotten behind on the household chores, life happens and homes get cluttered, outdated, and in need of a good mopping. If you own a retail business, it\u2019s normal for your storefront to get messy at times too. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[210,213],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1499"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1499"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1599,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1499\/revisions\/1599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}