Leasing Store Fixtures

If you are opening a new store or upgrading an existing location you may want to consider leasing your store fixtures and displays rather than buying them. Leasing can offer several advantages not the least of which is preservation of cash. There can also be tax advantages and the ability to improve your store presentation level to the point that you can sell more merchandise at a higher price point. Two vendors that offer information on fixture leasing are Naythons Display and Trio Display.

Leasing however can be complex and just like in car leasing there are a wide variety of leasing packages. Store fixture companies, especially those who offer design services, often can provide you with leasing options and resources as part of a comprehensive package of services. You can extend this cash conserving strategy by leasing your floor covering as well.  Interface Flooring has a Q & A on the subject of leasing floor covering and a lease calculator here.

You might also negotiate flooring, fixtures, lighting and other "fixed in place" items with your landlord as part of a temant improvement allowance that is part of your space lease.  Rember that a tenant improvement allowance is basically a loan from the landlord to the tenant that is covered by increased rent. since landlord must cover his interest on funds borrowed, you may want to see if you can obtain financing at a lower cost from another source.

In most cases these vendors will be putting you in contact with their preferred leasing partner. However do your homework and compare pricing and lease details with other third party commecial leasing companies. You can find a list here.