What Makes Lexington Special?
“Stores that value cleanliness put effort into keeping the sidewalks outside their venues free of coffee stains, cigarette butts, gum residue, and other signs of grit. They regularly power wash their sidewalks, and once a week remove all the carts in front and clean there, too," says Rick Sturgis, CSG's chief marketing officer. "When you see papers everywhere in the vestibule, that makes a bad impression."
-Report from Consumer Reports
“Cleanliness is the common factor among all top-rated U.S. grocery stores, supermarkets, and warehouse clubs. Consumer Reports found that the top 6 overall preferred stores were also rated among the cleanest grocery stores in America.”
— CSG Group, “Why Is Store Cleanliness Important to Shoppers”
“One of the first areas that a customer sees when walking into your place of business is the entryway, which is why it’s so important to have a clean entry that makes a good first impression. The entryway bridges the gap between the outside world and the inside of your business and presents an opportunity for trash, dirt and grime to collect. Debris — such as cigarette butts, gum, footprints and leaves — can pile up rapidly if not regularly swept clean, leaving the appearance of an untidy entrance and overall dirty retail environment. Ensure a big impact on customers by cleaning the entrance to your store regularly.”
— National Janitorial Solutions, “What Makes a Clean Store?”
“People notice when your business storefront is well cared for. It helps to create positive advertising for your business. It also helps to add to your business branding if you have created a defining look for your storefront. A clean storefront helps advertise how you operate your business. It tells customers that you care for your business and will therefore care about them, too. It makes a statement about your values on quality, which can’t be anything but great advertising for you.”
— Blackhawk Blasting, “5 Reasons Why a Clean Business Storefront is Essential”
Storefront Design Ideas
Having an incredible entryway to your store is like having delicious icing on a cake - it really helps to provide a welcoming location for your customers to gather.