Imagine this: a stack of pesticide barrels comes crashing down because the shelving looked sturdy enough, but was pieced together with mismatched parts. A customer is injured, merchandise is damaged, and your store’s reputation suffers.
Many retailers believe they’re saving money by using used or mixed-brand shelving components. What they don’t realize is that shortcuts often turn into costly accidents. In this post, we’ll explore why mismatched shelving parts pose hidden dangers, how liability becomes your responsibility, and the more innovative approach to protecting your customers, staff, and bottom line.
At first glance, shelves may look secure when mixing components from different manufacturers. However, behind the scenes, alignment and engineering don’t align.
What this really means is that mismatched parts can quietly undermine the safety of your entire retail space.
Buying secondhand or off-brand shelving parts might feel like a smart budget move, but it’s often a ticking time bomb.
Let’s break it down: one accident costs more than any upfront investment in quality shelving.
One bad incident could undo years of careful brand building.
This is where Advance Displays changes the game.
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Shelving isn’t just hardware; it’s the backbone of your store. If it fails, the whole operation suffers.
Think beyond short-term savings and focus on the long-term security of your customers, employees, and bottom line.
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Yes. Retailers are responsible for maintaining safe shopping environments. If a customer or employee is injured because the shelving failed, liability usually falls on the store. This can lead to lawsuits, medical claims, and insurance investigations. Courts and insurers scrutinize whether the shelving was installed correctly, properly maintained, and certified for use. If mismatched or uncertified parts were involved, liability becomes even harder to defend against.
Shelving systems are engineered with precise tolerances. Each brand designs uprights, brackets, shelves, and accessories to work together as a system. Mixing parts from different manufacturers creates:
What this means for retailers is that mismatched shelving may appear functional today, but it creates a silent hazard that becomes increasingly risky over time.
Absolutely. Lozier’s warranty coverage applies only when authentic Lozier parts are used correctly. Mixing brands or forcing components to fit will immediately void warranty protection. That leaves the retailer exposed if shelving fails. Beyond warranty issues, insurance carriers often deny claims if store fixtures are found to have been altered or assembled improperly.
The safest option is to use certified Lozier gondola systems, sourced from an authorized distributor like Advance Displays. These systems are designed for reliability, tested for durability, and supported with replacement parts that fit perfectly. For large retailers managing multiple locations, this consistency matters:
Advance Displays maintains the most extensive in-stock Lozier inventory, which means most orders ship within 1-3 business days. Our fulfillment accuracy rate exceeds 99.7 percent, with packaging that safeguards against damage. That reliability eliminates the downtime and uncertainty retailers face when scrambling for generic or mismatched parts.
Accidents from mismatched shelving aren’t just rare “what-ifs.” They are real risks that carry high costs in liability, downtime, and reputation.
Advance Displays ensures your fixtures are safe, reliable, and delivered on time so you can focus on serving your customers with confidence. Check out our reviews to see how other retailers trust us to protect their stores.
