Retail Industry
Lighting Systems That Elevate Retail Spaces and Enhance Shopper Experience
From high street boutiques to supermarket chains, Lightsave provides intelligent lighting and electrical solutions that do more than illuminate—they shape the retail experience. Whether you're improving energy efficiency, enhancing your brand presence, or enabling smarter store management, our team delivers retail-focused systems that drive performance.
Trusted by leading names in retail for over 30 years.
Why Lighting Matters in Retail
Creating Environments That Drive Sales, Footfall, and Brand Loyalty
Lighting is one of the most powerful tools in retail. It guides customer flow, highlights merchandise, influences mood, and reinforces brand identity. The right lighting can increase sales, encourage longer dwell times, and improve employee productivity—all while lowering energy and maintenance costs.
At Lightsave, we specialise in delivering holistic lighting and electrical systems for the retail industry. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge technology, our solutions are designed around your store’s layout, brand values, and business goals.
A Strategic Partnership: Signify Gold Partner
Advanced, Integrated Solutions—Tailored for Retail
As a Signify Gold Partner in the Certified Systems Integration programme, Lightsave brings you exclusive access to a portfolio of world-class lighting and control systems. These technologies are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern retail environments:
NatureConnect by Signify
Recreates the natural daylight cycle indoors to support employee wellbeing and customer comfort. Ideal for enclosed retail spaces or stores with limited natural light.
Trulifi by Signify
High-speed, ultra-secure LiFi connectivity through light. Perfect for secure retail operations, inventory zones, or customer analytics in areas where Wi-Fi is limited or unreliable.
Modular Lighting Instruments
Architectural luminaires with striking visual appeal—designed for showrooms, luxury retail, and brand-conscious interiors where form matters as much as function.
Philips Dynalite
Flexible lighting control that adapts to your store’s needs—schedule lighting scenes, integrate with sensors, and optimise energy use across one site or many.
Interact PRO
Cloud-based system management for multi-site retailers. Remotely monitor performance, automate maintenance alerts, and gain insights into energy use and occupancy patterns.
Color Kinetics
Dynamic, programmable lighting ideal for window displays, seasonal promotions, and experiential retail installations.
Every solution is tailored to your layout, customer journey, and operational model—whether you're a single-site business or a national chain.
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Tailored Solutions by Retail Sector
Lighting & Electrical by Store Type
Explore dedicated pages for individual retail categories:
Deliver impactful lighting that supports your brand identity and customer journey. From fitting rooms to window displays, we help you achieve a balanced mix of ambient, accent, and dynamic lighting that brings products to life.
- Track and spot lighting for product highlights
- Scene-setting controls for brand storytelling
- Uniform lighting in changing areas to reduce returns
Create clean, inviting spaces that enhance product visibility and freshness perception. From precision lighting in fresh food aisles to robust back-of-house solutions, we deliver energy-efficient systems that guide footfall and boost basket size.
- High-CRI lighting for meat, produce, and bakery areas
- Linear and shelf-edge lighting for merchandising
- Emergency and refrigeration-safe lighting options
Display products in their best light while ensuring visual comfort. Whether you’re lighting white goods, TVs, or personal tech, we provide glare-controlled, colour-accurate lighting and infrastructure to support safe operation and smart displays.
- Task lighting for demo stations
- Track lighting for flexibility and layout changes
- Robust trunking and power distribution solutions
Enhance product presentation and customer experience with flattering, brand-conscious lighting. Help customers better evaluate colour cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products through consistent, natural-toned illumination.
- High colour fidelity (CRI 90+) for makeup displays
- Decorative luminaires and branded lighting experiences
- Scene control for dayparting and promotional zones
Ensure safe, consistent lighting across indoor and outdoor environments. From high bays in warehouse-style aisles to IP-rated fittings for garden centres, our systems are durable, energy-efficient, and customer-friendly.
- High-output LEDs for large-format retail
- Exterior-safe luminaires and floodlights
- Integration with smart sensors for daylight control
Support both visual appeal and shopper navigation across soft furnishings, décor, and cookware displays. Our solutions combine ambient and accent lighting to highlight textures, finishes, and materials.
- Warm, inviting lighting for lifestyle zones
- Adjustable spotlights for key displays
- Dimmable systems to adapt to seasonal ranges
Everyday Retail Lighting & Electrical Essentials
Reliable Components, Always in Stock
Beyond specialist systems, Lightsave is your source for all core lighting and electrical needs:
Let's Transform Your Retail Environment
Book a Consultation with Our Retail Lighting Experts
From design to delivery, Lightsave is your partner in retail lighting success.
Our expert team will help you assess your current setup, explore energy-saving upgrades, and create a tailored specification
that fits your brand, budget, and performance goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Retail Lighting & Electrical Solutions
1. What are the best lighting solutions for retail stores?
The best lighting for retail environments balances ambient, task, and accent lighting to enhance customer experience and drive sales. At Lightsave, we recommend LED track lighting, spotlights, and tunable white systems to adapt to seasonal layouts. We also supply connected lighting controls like Philips Dynalite and Interact Retail for maximum flexibility and energy efficiency.
2. Why is LED lighting essential for modern retail environments?
LED lighting is a retail essential because it provides consistent light quality, longer lifespan, and reduced energy costs. LEDs also offer high colour rendering (CRI), crucial for showcasing products accurately. Lightsave partners with brands like Philips, Modular Lighting Instruments, and Color Kinetics to deliver premium LED solutions tailored to every retail space.
3. How can smart lighting controls improve retail operations?
Smart lighting systems such as Interact Retail and Philips Dynalite help retailers reduce operational costs, automate lighting scenes, and integrate with HVAC and occupancy sensors. These systems enable zonal control, energy usage tracking, and remote access – perfect for multi-site operations or facilities managers seeking greater oversight.
4. Do you offer lighting for specific retail sectors like grocery, fashion, or electronics?
Yes, Lightsave provides sector-specific lighting and electrical solutions across all retail categories. Whether you're lighting fresh produce in supermarkets, changing rooms in fashion retail, or display counters in electronics stores, our team will recommend fittings optimised for lighting colour temperature, CRI, and durability. Visit our sector pages for tailored advice or contact our expert team.
5. Can Lightsave support new store fit-outs or retail refurbishments?
Absolutely. We work closely with designers, contractors, and store planners on both new retail build-outs and refurbishments. From lighting design support and product sourcing to commissioning intelligent control systems, Lightsave offers an end-to-end commercial service backed by 30 years of experience in the retail sector.
6. Are emergency lighting and compliance products available for retail spaces?
Yes. We stock a full range of emergency lighting, exit signs, and testing solutions to ensure your retail premises meet BS 5266 and other UK safety standards. We also offer WEEE-compliant recycling services for old luminaires and lamps, helping you stay compliant and sustainable.
7. What are the benefits of using branded lighting like Philips or Modular in retail stores?
Branded lighting products from Signify’s Philips portfolio and Modular Lighting Instruments offer proven reliability, design flexibility, and superior performance. These solutions come with robust warranties and are widely used by leading retail brands for flagship stores and high-traffic locations. As a Signify Gold Partner, Lightsave provides exclusive access, technical support, and competitive pricing.
8. Can I get technical support or lighting design advice for my retail project?
Yes. Our in-house specialists offer lighting consultations, dialux-based simulations, and product specification advice. Whether you're upgrading a single store or rolling out across multiple locations, we’ll guide you from concept to completion. Reach out today for expert B2B retail lighting advice.
9. Do you offer account services or trade pricing for retailers?
Yes, registered commercial customers can benefit from dedicated account management, volume discounts, and bespoke pricing. We work with leading retail groups and procurement teams to streamline supply chains and reduce costs through consolidated purchasing and next-day delivery options.
10. How does Lightsave support sustainability in retail lighting?
We actively support the circular economy through partnerships with Recolight and our product range from Signify’s myCreation brand. We offer energy-efficient LED upgrades, lighting controls to minimise energy use, and lamp and battery recycling services. Our team also advises on sustainable lighting strategies that align with corporate ESG goals.