Mid-America Store Fixtures Blog

Mid-America Store Fixtures examines West Marine’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, 91+ store closures, and liquidation plans, along with what retailers can learn from the restructuring.

A complete guide to widespan shelving, including how it compares to gondola and S-series, where it’s used, and how to choose the right solution for your retail space.

7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores as part of a strategic pivot. Explore what this turning point means for the future of convenience stores, from food-first models to evolving consumer trends.

When you're outfitting your retail store, one choice has a surprisingly significant impact: the color of your gondola shelving. When is a bright white better than a beige when it comes to store shelving? CSO Steve Bennett answers this and more.

Papa Murphy's, a once popular take-and-bake pizza franchise, is closing up to 50 stores as its parent company pulls back. MASF analyzes what's driving these closures and what they indicate about the broader pizza and restaurant market in 2026.

Learn how 3PL (Third Party Logistics) and fixture warehousing at Mid-America Store Fixtures can help streamline logistics, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Discover how expert handling of gondola shelving and Lozier-style shelving keeps your operations running smoothly.

Mid America Store Fixtures explains why store fixture liquidation requires a fixture specialist, not just a merchandise liquidator. Learn how the right FF&E liquidation partner can improve store closing fixture recovery and reduce costly waste.

Eddie Bauer’s 2026 bankruptcy and store closures reveal key retail trends, from shifting consumer demand to the growing role of private equity. Here’s what the brand’s decline means for the future of retail.

A staple mall brand in the boutique clothing space nationwide, Francesca's is shutting its doors. As the retailer prepares to close locations, here's what we know about the change, and what other store owners can learn.

Save time, save money, save the environment by making the smart choice of buying used fixtures or refurbishing what you already own. In this article, we'll walk you through why reusing fixtures just makes sense! Call us to learn more or talk to an expert today.

In 2025, Ollie's is opening new locations as their competitors continue to close their doors. What made their approach so successful? We'll outline the 5 keys that helped Ollie's to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever, by following a disciplined approach.

We work every day to create lasting, reliable relationships with our retail partners. Whatever your retail needs, Mid-America has the services you require, all under one roof, and all following one philosophy: the Mid-America Way.

Which is right for you: a liquidation or an auction? Both will help you turn your assets into cash, but each has its strengths and weaknesses. Learn which one is the right approach for your business to turn your assets into CASH.

Discover why fixtures are critical to your store’s success, what professional fixture installation looks like, and why expert precision makes all the difference.

Discover what we mean here at MASF when we say "custom-pulled used gondola shelving," and what to look for when you're shopping for used retail fixtures.

There are different types of pallet racks and different racking systems to suit nearly every product need. How can you choose the right one for your needs? This is our comprehensive guide to pallet racking. Call today to chat with an expert!