Proper spacing between gondola shelving plays a major role in customer comfort, traffic flow, product visibility, and overall store efficiency. Most retail stores use 4–6 feet between aisles, while grocery stores often require 6–8 feet to support shopping carts and heavy traffic. Overcrowded retail store shelving may increase display space, but it often creates congestion and reduces browsing time. A well-planned gondola shelving layout improves shopping experience, employee movement, and long-term retail performance.




