Retail
Retail Warehouse & Distribution Solutions
Storage solutions for the full retail supply chain: from distribution centers to back-of-house. Built for seasonal volume swings and omnichannel fulfillment.
2×
Peak volume that retail DCs must handle during holiday season
50–70%
Faster replenishment with organized carton flow
Omnichannel
Layouts supporting both bulk store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment from the same facility
20–30%
Seasonal surge capacity with modular racking
Retail warehouse storage supports the supply chain from distribution centers to back-of-house store operations, requiring racking systems built for seasonal volume swings and omnichannel fulfillment. Retail distribution facilities typically combine high-density pallet storage for bulk inventory with pick-and-pack zones for e-commerce and store replenishment.
What We Understand
The Challenges Specific to Retail
Seasonal Volume Swings
Holiday season can require 2x the pallet positions of slow months. A rack system designed only for average throughput creates a capacity crisis every Q4. We build seasonal flex capacity into the layout from the start.
Omnichannel Fulfillment Complexity
The same warehouse now handles bulk pallet distribution to stores, case-level replenishment, and individual e-commerce orders simultaneously. The storage system has to handle all three workflows while keeping inventory accessible and accurately located.
Constant Pressure on Speed
Short replenishment cycles, tight delivery windows, and always-on inventory availability. Retail DCs run on speed. Pick face configurations, aisle widths, flow systems, and reserve storage proximity all directly affect how fast product moves from inbound to the door.
Our Approach
Designed for Replenishment Speed and Seasonal Flexibility
We design retail distribution and back-of-house storage systems that flex with your business. Selective for diverse SKU access, push-back for seasonal overflow, carton flow for case-level picking, and mezzanines for additional floor space when needed.
Designs account for omnichannel workflows: bulk store shipping and individual e-commerce fulfillment from the same facility. We build expansion flexibility for peak season without permanent overcapacity.
For store back-of-house and stockroom environments, we design compact, high-density configurations that maximize usable cube without blocking egress or violating fire code, both common problems in retrofitted retail storage spaces.
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Recommended Systems
Storage Solutions We Commonly Install for Retail
Carton Flow Racks
FIFO gravity flow for fast-moving retail pick faces, reduces replenishment frequency and speeds order assembly.
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Selective Pallet Racks
Reserve storage with direct pallet access. Pairs with flow systems to create a reserve-to-pick workflow that supports daily replenishment cycles.
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Mezzanines
Double your usable square footage in back-of-house and DC environments without expanding the building, engineered, permitted, and installed to code.
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What This Looks Like in Practice
175,000 sq ft retail distribution center in Los Angeles : mixed system supporting both store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment (selective for forward pick + push-back for reserve + carton flow for case-level orders + mezzanine for packing stations), design accommodated 40% volume increase during peak season without system changes.
Retail warehouses live and die by seasonal deadlines. If the system isn't ready before peak, it doesn't matter how well it's designed. We plan backward from the go-live date and build in enough buffer that the client isn't sweating a missed inspection.
Jeff Andrews
CEO, Hammerhead Warehouse Systems
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