Retail

Lighting for retail store settings needs to encompass a variety of atmospherics that will provide optimal light quality and create an ambiance conducive to buying. Your customers have a multitude of options when considering where to shop. You have only one chance to make a first impression as they approach your store. We provide a vast array of technologies for retail store lighting that can dramatically decrease operating costs and improve performance.

In the retail sector—including banks, grocery stores, drugstores, and big-box stores--lighting creates a positive customer experience and increases sales. Offering endless design opportunities, light can help retailers captivate shoppers, set the mood, and showcase products brilliantly in their true colors. Exterior lighting highlights landscaping and building facades while increasing safety in parking areas.

By automating portfolio management, clients can lock thermostats, view energy consumption in real-time, receive fault detection notifications, and prioritize energy upgrades to maximize savings. Retailers can also capitalize their parking lot’s utility by installing electric vehicle charging stations to attract desirable shoppers.  Lighting for retail store applications requires a meticulously efficient design in order to limit costly energy loss, and maximize navigational safety. Whether you have a single site or multiple locations WESCO Energy Solutions can provide you with complete lighting and electrical solutions. We can even provide all-inclusive asset management services.

Benefits of an Energy Upgrade: 

LED lighting can reduce energy consumption by up to 70%, saving money while enhancing customers' shopping experience.
A well-lit parking area and store facade create brand awareness, which is an attractive invitation to customers while improving safety.
Networked controls and smart metering provide remote access to building systems and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
UV disinfection, biometric screening, and bipolar ionization create a healthier environment for employees and customers.
Water conservation measures help lower utility costs, ensure the future availability of resources, and convey a commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.
IoT-enabled savings platforms help facilities avoid peak demand charges by shifting usage to more desirable off-peak times, decreasing energy usage significantly, and lowering electric bills.
Install EV charging stations to increase customer dwell time and loyalty.
Rooftop HVAC units can be coated with products engineered to significantly extend the life span of the system, improve performance, and reduce energy consumption.
Leverage solar installation options to generate energy, reduce utility costs, provide covered parking options, and a sustainable image.

WESCO Energy Solutions  works with national retail clients every day across North America to help them design and install the latest in energy-efficient solutions to lower overhead costs and create customer-friendly spaces. Our team of industry-leading professionals works with our clients to ensure a seamless installation, designed to minimize day-to-day disruption including working overnight.

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