The height adjustment frequency of cake display cabinet shelves is not fixed. It needs to be comprehensively judged based on the usage scenario, business needs, and changes in item display. Usually, the shelves generally have 2 – 6 layers, are made of stainless – steel material, which has the functions of compression resistance and corrosion resistance. In terms of types, there are snap – type, bolt – type, and track – type. The following is for reference only regarding the specific adjustment frequency.
Reference of adjustment frequency in different situations and analysis of influencing factors:
I. Adjustment frequency divided by usage scenarios
1. Bakery / Cake shop (High – frequency adjustment)
Adjustment frequency: 1 – 3 times a week, or even daily adjustment.
Reasons:
Different – sized cakes are launched daily (such as birthday cakes and mousse cakes with large height differences), so the shelf spacing needs to be adjusted frequently.
To cooperate with promotional activities or holiday – themed displays (such as launching multi – layer cakes during Christmas and Valentine’s Day), the shelf layout needs to be changed temporarily.
To improve the display effect, the display positions of products are adjusted regularly (such as placing new products at the golden visual height).
2. Supermarket / Convenience store (Medium – low – frequency adjustment)
Adjustment frequency: 1 – 2 times a month, or quarterly adjustment.
Reasons:
The types of products are relatively fixed (such as pre – packaged cakes and sandwiches with small height differences), and the demand for shelf height is stable.
The shelf layout is only changed when seasonal products are replaced (such as the launch of ice – cream cakes in summer) or when promotional displays are adjusted.
3. Home use (Low – frequency adjustment)
Adjustment frequency: Once every six months to one year, or fixed for a long time.
Reasons:
The sizes of cakes and desserts stored at home are relatively fixed, and there is no need for frequent changes.
Only when purchasing large – sized cakes (such as birthday cakes) is the shelf adjusted temporarily, and it is restored to its original state after use.
II. Core factors affecting the adjustment frequency
1. Changes in product types and sizes
High – frequency change scenarios: If a store mainly focuses on customized cakes (such as 8 – inch, 12 – inch, and multi – layer cakes launched alternately), the shelf height needs to be adjusted frequently to adapt to different sizes.
Low – frequency change scenarios: If the main products are standardized small cakes (such as Swiss rolls and macarons), the shelf height can be fixed for a long time
2. Adjustment of display strategies
Marketing needs: To attract customers’ attention, the main products are regularly placed in the middle of the shelves (the golden line – of – sight height, about 1.2 – 1.6 meters), which requires adjusting the shelf positions.
Space utilization: When slow – moving products occupy the high – level shelves, their height may be adjusted to move them to non – core areas, freeing up the golden positions for best – selling products.
3. Equipment maintenance and cleaning
Periodic cleaning: Some merchants will check whether the shelf height is reasonable and adjust it by the way during the deep cleaning of the cake display cabinet (such as once a month).
Fault repair: If components such as shelf slots and bolts are damaged, the height may need to be recalibrated after replacement.
III. Suggestions for a reasonable adjustment frequency
1. Follow the principle of “demand – triggered”
Adjust immediately when the following situations occur:
A newly purchased large – sized cake / container exceeds the current shelf spacing
The height difference of displayed products causes the cold air circulation to be blocked (such as when the shelf is close to the air outlet).
Customers feedback that it is inconvenient to pick up products on a certain layer due to unreasonable height.
2. Plan in combination with the business cycle
Before festivals: Adjust the shelves 1 – 2 weeks in advance to reserve space for festival – themed cakes (such as Spring Festival rice cakes and Mid – Autumn Festival mooncake cakes).
Quarterly season change: Increase the shelf height for ice – cream cakes in summer (leaving space for cold air circulation), and restore the regular layout in winter.
3. Avoid over – adjustment
Frequent adjustment may cause slot wear and bolt loosening, affecting the stability of the shelves. It is recommended to record the current height after each adjustment (such as taking a photo and marking) to reduce repeated operations.
IV. Handling of special situations
New store opening: The shelves may be adjusted weekly in the first 1 – 2 months to optimize the display height according to customers’ purchasing habits and product sales data.
Equipment replacement: When replacing a new cake display cabinet, the shelf height needs to be re – planned according to the slot spacing of the new equipment. The adjustment frequency is relatively high in the initial stage (such as once a week), and gradually stabilizes later.
In conclusion, the adjustment frequency of shelf height should be “adjusted according to demand”, not only meeting the display needs but also taking into account the durability of the equipment. For commercial scenarios, it is recommended to establish a “display inspection checklist” and evaluate whether the shelf layout needs to be optimized every month; for home use, “practicality” should be the core, reducing unnecessary adjustments.
Post time: Jul-07-2025 Views: