Retail & Convenience
Retail and convenience stores run on tight margins and fast turnover. Bernie's Equipment Company serves Kwik Trip's 800+ stores, regional retailers, and grocery chains across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa with back-room shelving, walk-in cooler racking, dock levelers, hand trucks, and material handling solutions that maximize storage and streamline receiving. From single-store operations to multi-site chains, we help keep shelves stocked and operations running smoothly.
Equipment Categories
Heavy Duty Shelving
Heavy-duty shelving for back-room storage, overstock, and supplies.
View ProductWalk-In Cooler Racking
Cold-rated racking and shelving for walk-in coolers and freezers.
View ProductHand Trucks
Hand trucks and dollies for carton and pallet movement.
View ProductLift Tables
Compact lift tables for ergonomic loading and unloading.
View ProductSafety Equipment
Floor marking, mats, and signage for retail back rooms.
View ProductFeatured Products
Benefits
- ✓Solutions scaled for single-store and multi-site operations
- ✓Equipment built for cold and high-moisture environments
- ✓Fast delivery and installation for new store openings
- ✓Local service and support across the Tri-State
- ✓Volume pricing for multi-location deployments
Case Study
Streamlining Back-Room Operations for Convenience Chain
Regional convenience store chain (50+ locations)
Challenge
Back rooms were overcrowded, receiving was slow, and walk-in cooler storage was inefficient. Store managers were spending hours on restocking instead of customer service. New store openings were delayed by equipment lead times.
Solution
Bernie's designed a standardized back-room package: Lyon shelving, Ridg-U-Rak cooler rack, Rite-Hite dock levelers, and Magliner hand trucks. We established a rollout program with volume pricing and coordinated installation.
Result
Receiving time reduced by 40% per store. Back-room capacity increased 25%. New store openings accelerated by 2 weeks. The chain now uses Bernie's as their standard equipment for all new and remodeled locations.
Compliance & Standards
OSHA
Safety standards for retail back-room and material handling.
FDA
Food safety requirements for cooler and freezer storage.
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