The retail industry continues to evolve as companies build out their omnichannel strategies and develop new ways for consumers to shop in-store and online. Although annual sales are projected to grow steadily, retailers still face supply chain constraints, labor shortages, and theft. Wesco offers proven retail solutions that help our customers navigate these challenges. Whether you’re opening new stores or upgrading your existing infrastructure, we can help optimize your brick-and-mortar footprint and maximize your operational efficiencies.
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Comprehensive Retail Solutions
Customers now expect retail technologies to be seamlessly integrated into exceptional in-store environments. To meet these changing consumer demands, retailers must migrate analog systems, build new future-proof networks, upgrade security, increase automation, and maximize square footage. We can support multi-site, multi-national technology rollouts with scalability and consistency across locations.
Our customizable solutions help position retailers for success today and into the future.
Automation and IoT
Today’s shoppers prefer automated checkout, while employees appreciate inventory management tools. Retailers use end-cap analysis and occupancy sensors to improve the customer experience. These retail IoT technologies can put data behind interactions, customer traffic patterns, and suspicious behavior.
Electrical Distribution
We tailor our assembled electrical solution to meet your specific power needs and efficiency goals. Our electrical experts can help you reduce labor costs, speed installation time, reduce energy use, and optimize retail floor space.
Data Center
Retail businesses must optimize their data center operations to support expanding digital revenue initiatives. Whether you’re looking to harden your infrastructure against cyberattacks or improve the sustainability of your data center, our solutions help you meet your business goals.
Professional A/V
Audio and visual communication clarity has never been more critical in today’s retail environments. From sales and promotional information to weather and safety alerts, complete Pro A/V solutions are now common across multi-location stores. Wesco’s Pro A/V solutions include:
- Digital signage
- Emergency/mass notification
Security
Retailers must prioritize loss prevention to minimize incidents, recover stolen merchandise, and reduce store shrinkage. Installing video surveillance allows you to review data and analyze customer interactions. Access control cameras can help you examine theft incidents after they occur to identify potential patterns. Wesco’s security solutions include:
- Fire and security
- Intrusion detection
- Video management and analytics
Safety
Retail employers must address many health and safety risks, both on the sales floor and behind the scenes. Our specialized teams leverage decades of safety expertise to keep your business compliant and your people safe, no matter your retail location. Wesco’s safety solutions include:
- A robust offering of trusted safety products
- On-site and online safety training
- Customizable safety services and consulting
Retail Supply Chain Management Services
Wesco improves the supply chain process from start to finish with programs tailored to your business. From standardizing multi-site projects to optimizing product delivery, our services help minimize disruptions in your retail space and allow you to focus on your customers.
- Cable bundling
- Camera assembly and IP address loading
- Cut-to-length cable
- Just-in-time (JIT) delivery
- Kitting
- Labeling, phase taping, printing, dye, and striping
- Pre-assembly
- Pre-installed pulling eyes for cable
Sustainability
Consumers expect retailers to be more sustainable and environmentally responsible. Wesco can help retailers achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals with solutions that reduce operating costs and carbon output. Wesco’s sustainability solutions include:
- LED lighting and controls
- Solar
- Smart metering and sensor technology
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging
Wireless Network
Today’s smart stores need a reliable wireless network to meet business operations goals and customer expectations. Our dedicated wireless solutions team has proven technologies and tangible strategies for outstanding results. Wesco’s wireless solutions include:
- Small cells
- Cellular distributed antenna systems (DAS)
- Wi-Fi
Featured Case Study
Wesco Saves Retail Client Time, Money, and Floorspace with an Assembled Electrical Solution
A fast-growing retailer wanted to streamline their complex electrical power and controls equipment. Wesco’s assembled electrical solution reduced each store’s electrical components footprint by more than 40%.
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