Retail FF&E Delivery & Installation
Opening a new store location or refreshing an existing one means coordinating contractors, construction schedules, and installation deadlines that don’t allow for delays. McLaughlin Transportation Systems has been handling retail FF&E (fixtures, furniture, and equipment) logistics since 1936, helping retailers across New England execute store openings, relocations, and remodels without missing their target dates.
As a Mayflower agent with 90+ years of commercial moving experience, we understand that retail FF&E installation operates on compressed timelines where every day costs revenue. Our teams coordinate delivery and installation to meet your grand opening dates, ensuring your store is ready when customers arrive.
What We Move and Install
Retail environments require specialized handling for fixtures and equipment that standard moving companies aren’t equipped to manage. McLaughlin’s retail FF&E services cover the complete range of store components:
Store Fixtures and Display Systems
Gondola shelving, slatwall panels, display racks, mannequin stands, and custom millwork receive careful handling during transport and precise placement during installation. Our crews work from your floor plans to position fixtures exactly where your merchandising strategy demands.
Point-of-Sale and Technology Infrastructure
Cash wrap stations, POS terminals, security systems, and digital signage require coordination with your IT vendors and careful installation to maintain functionality. We protect sensitive electronics during transit and ensure proper placement for your operational flow.
Furniture and Seating
Fitting room benches, lounge furniture, office furniture for back-of-house spaces, and customer seating areas are delivered and positioned according to your space planning.
Specialized Retail Equipment
Refrigeration units for grocery and convenience stores, salon chairs and styling stations, restaurant kitchen equipment, and industry-specific fixtures are handled by crews trained in specialized installation techniques.
Inventory and Stock Management
When relocating existing retail operations, we coordinate merchandise transfers alongside fixture moves, maintaining your inventory tracking systems throughout the transition.
Industries and Retail Sectors We Serve
Retail Chains and Multi-Location Brands
National and regional retailers need FF&E partners who can execute consistent installations across multiple locations. We coordinate simultaneous store openings and manage logistics for rollout schedules that span multiple states.
Independent Retailers and Boutiques
Local retailers benefit from our personalized project management and attention to detail. Whether you’re opening your first location or your fifth, McLaughlin treats your store with the same care we bring to major retail chains.
Restaurants and Hospitality
Dining establishments require specialized equipment handling—commercial kitchen appliances, bar fixtures, dining furniture, and outdoor seating. Our teams understand restaurant timelines and work within the tight windows that food service operations demand.
Grocery and Convenience Stores
Refrigerated display cases, checkout lanes, shelving systems, and cooler installations require coordination with contractors and utility providers. We’ve handled complete grocery store FF&E installations from foundation to grand opening.
Salons and Wellness Centers
Beauty salons, day spas, fitness studios, and wellness centers need furniture and equipment that must be handled carefully and installed precisely. Styling chairs, massage tables, exercise equipment, and reception furniture are positioned to match your operational workflow.
Medical and Dental Retail Practices
Retail-facing medical practices like optometry shops, dental offices with retail components, and pharmacies require FF&E handling that meets both retail standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
Our Retail FF&E Installation Process
Pre-Installation Planning and Site Assessment
McLaughlin begins every retail FF&E project with a detailed walkthrough of your space. Our project managers review floor plans, identify potential access challenges, coordinate with your general contractor, and establish a timeline that aligns with your construction schedule and opening date.
Warehousing and Logistics Coordination
Many retail projects involve receiving fixtures from multiple manufacturers on different schedules. Our Nashua warehouse provides secure storage for your FF&E inventory, allowing us to consolidate shipments and deliver everything in the proper sequence for installation.
Scheduled Delivery and Installation
Your installation happens according to a detailed timeline developed during planning. Our crews arrive with the equipment and personnel needed to execute your installation efficiently, working nights and weekends when necessary to meet your opening deadline.
Placement and Assembly
We don’t just drop fixtures at your door. McLaughlin crews position, assemble, and level all fixtures according to your floor plan specifications. Display units are built, shelving is installed, furniture is assembled, and everything is placed exactly where it belongs.
Final Walkthrough and Punch List
Before we consider the job complete, our project manager conducts a final walkthrough with your team. We address any adjustments, handle punch list items, and remove all packing materials and debris so your space is ready for merchandising.
Why Retailers Choose McLaughlin for FF&E Services
90+ Years of Commercial Moving and Installation Experience
McLaughlin has handled thousands of retail installations since 1936. This experience means we’ve seen every challenge retail projects present—and we’ve developed solutions that keep projects on track.
Mayflower Agent Resources
Our Mayflower partnership provides access to nationwide logistics capabilities for retailers with locations across multiple regions. Your multi-state rollout benefits from consistent service quality backed by one of the industry’s most established moving networks.
Dedicated Project Management
Every retail FF&E project receives a dedicated project manager who serves as your single point of contact. They coordinate with your contractors, architects, and vendors, ensuring everyone works from the same timeline and specifications.
Flexible Scheduling for Retail Timelines
Retail schedules rarely align with standard business hours. We work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts to complete installations without disrupting neighboring tenants or construction activities. Your grand opening date drives our schedule.
Full-Service Warehousing Solutions
Our climate-controlled Nashua warehouse provides secure storage for fixtures arriving ahead of your installation date. We receive shipments, inspect for damage, and stage everything for delivery according to your project timeline.
Comprehensive Protection and Insurance
Full-value protection coverage ensures your fixtures and equipment are protected throughout the delivery and installation process. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured to handle retail projects of any size.
Serving Retailers Throughout New England
McLaughlin Transportation Systems provides retail FF&E services across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Southern Maine, and Vermont. Our teams regularly handle installations in retail centers, shopping malls, downtown commercial districts, and standalone locations throughout the region.
Our Nashua headquarters positions us to respond quickly to retail projects across New England while maintaining the cost efficiency that benefits your installation budget. Whether you’re opening a single boutique or rolling out a chain of locations, McLaughlin coordinates the logistics that make your retail vision operational.
Schedule Your Retail FF&E Consultation
Opening or relocating a retail location involves coordinating dozens of moving parts—contractors, vendors, inspections, and installations all competing for attention. McLaughlin Transportation Systems removes the complexity from your FF&E logistics, giving you one reliable partner who ensures fixtures arrive and get installed on schedule.
Contact our retail FF&E specialists today for a free project assessment. We’ll review your floor plans, discuss your timeline, and provide a detailed proposal that outlines exactly what your installation will involve. Call us or complete our online form to get started on your retail project.