How Expert Installations Bring Retail Spaces to Life

Ever wondered how a bare retail shell transforms into a buzzing, high performing store? It takes more than just a great design – it takes expert installation, meticulous planning, and seamless execution.

At RMS, we specialise in turning blueprints into reality, delivering retail spaces that work from day one.

Here’s how we bring retail spaces to life:

1. Plan. Prep. Perfect

Every successful store transformation starts with planning. Before a single fixture is installed, we:

Understand store layouts, brand requirements, technical needs and timelines
Develop detailed installation schedules
Prepare all Health & Safety documentation (RAMS) in line with CDM regulations

Using our flex™ platform, we match the right skilled teams to each project and give clients real-time visibility – reducing delays, improving communication and keeping everything moving smoothly.

2. Construction & Enabling Works

Some spaces need a little groundwork first. Whether it’s flooring, reconfigured space or full shopfitting, our in-house construction teams prepare stores for installation.

As a certified Principal Contractor, we manage compliance, Health & Safety, and subcontractor coordination. Our tradespeople are trained to work safely in live stores with minimal disruption to trading.

3. Expert On-Site Installation

With planning complete, our skilled and qualified installation teams get to work.

We handle all core retail infrastructure – from all types of shelving, gondolas and counters to heavy-duty racking and mezzanines.

Working efficiently in live environments, our teams coordinate with store staff and other contractors to keep projects on schedule.

4. Hybrid Delivery: Installation and Merchandising as One

We’ve redefined retail rollout with our Hybrid Delivery Model, combining installation and merchandising in one multi-skilled team. The result? Fewer handovers, less downtime and faster store openings.

Benefits:

Faster Openings: Hybrid teams complete installation and merchandising together
Greater Efficiency: Fewer crews, less travel, minimal disruption
Seamless Standards: One accountable team for flawless execution
Proven Savings: £60,000 saved and a 4-week faster opening at Tesco Slough

By embedding this model into our installations, RMS delivers a smarter, faster, and greener approach to bringing retail spaces to life.

5. Project Management from Start to Finish

Our project and programme managers oversee every phase, from initial planning to post-delivery review. Acting as a single point of contact, they:

Keep all stakeholders aligned
Manage risks proactively
Resolve site-level issues quickly

We can embed RMS project managers directly into your store or head office for hands-on leadership, streamlined communication and real-time problem solving.

6. Final Checks and Handover

Before handover, we conduct thorough snagging, quality assurance and compliance checks. Every fixture is inspected to ensure it’s safe, functional, and ready to trade.

Because RMS delivers multiple services under one roof, there’s no lag between construction, installation and merchandising…just one seamless process that gets stores trading faster.

Bringing It All Together

From planning to launch, RMS makes retail transformations simple. Our focus is on enabling smooth store openings that meet brand expectations, hit deadlines and deliver commercial impact.

Whether it’s a one-off refresh or a national rollout, we can turn retail blueprints into high-performing environments that work from day one.

Looking to transform your retail space? Get in touch with RMS to find out how our expert installation services can support your next project.