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20 years after the launch of the 24/7 supermarket, many big brands have now scaled back their offering to ‘regular’ opening hours. The expansion of home delivery services for almost every supermarket has increased convenience and capacity for customers to be able to receive goods at all hours of the day from the comfort of their homes. The night hours in supermarkets, dark stores, and distribution centres are now used for restocking, cleaning, and picking and loading customer orders for delivery.
In other news, a number of stores have had to cease making or receiving deliveries during certain hours, due to noise complaints. However, to fulfil the ever-growing demand for home deliveries, supermarkets will need to continue and may even need to increase their operations. The unfortunate side effect of increased demand is also increased noise, which may cause upset for neighbours. Whether it is a regular supermarket or a dark store, the reality is that these large-scale developments represent a clear impact on the local neighbourhood and any supermarket needs to be seen to be embracing clear strategies that underpin their commitment to maintaining good community relations.
So how can noise reduction be achieved?
Solution to noise pollution
The installation of acoustic barriers and gates can help to reduce the negative impact of noise pollution by either reflecting or absorbing the excessive sound. Installing acoustic fencing will not only limit the level of noise experienced by neighbours, it can also enhance overall security by delivering a robust line of physical defence and improving site privacy, which can help to reduce the risk of premises being targeted for shoplifting.
Fencing solutions for retail stores
Fencing for retail stores is a crucial measure implemented to protect inventory, staff, and customers, and provide benefits like concealment and noise reduction, and improve the view for nearby residents. Retail store fencing not only acts as a physical barrier against theft and unauthorised access but also serves to delineate property boundaries clearly. Effective retail store fencing solutions are available in both steel and timber, each offering different benefits such as high visibility, privacy, noise reduction, and aesthetic appeal. Additionally, incorporating technology like PIDS, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems with fencing can further enhance the security and operational efficiency of retail stores. Read our case studies below which demonstrate our expertise in providing noise reduction solutions for supermarkets and retail stores.
Acoustic barrier reduces noise at Aldi
Two retail stores in Kent came to Jacksons looking to reduce the impact of noise coming from their property. Jacksons installed a 4.8m high Jakoustic® Absorptive barrier around the loading bay of each store, partnered with a matching double leaf 2.5m gate with additional infill to ensure that the height matched that of the fencing.
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Bespoke acoustic barrier for supermarket
Locating a supermarket within a dense residential area makes sense in terms of serving the local community. But it brings with it a unique set of considerations, not least shielding local residents from noise. The project involved the installation of 185m of 2.4m high acoustic fencing, an acoustic compound with bespoke battening, and two acoustic gates.
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Vegetable grower choose Jacksons' acoustic barrier
Aligning with their dedication to quality and sustainability, the vegetable grower chose Jacksons’ acoustic barrier for its premium quality and sustainability attributes. Jacksons manufactured and supplied 83 metres of reflective Jakoustic® Commercial and Highway fencing.
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