IGA – Independent Grocers Alliance

IGA is an Australian chain of supermarkets offering an extensive range of fresh produce and quality products for its local community. LPA has worked with several IGA stores, including the Koroit location, during the early stages of the project to deliver a full turnkey lighting solution. This included product selection, design, delivery and commissioning for the store.

Looking to differentiate themselves from other supermarket stores, we moved away from the standard design of using suspended diffused extrusions in the aisles. Instead, we looked into using track lighting throughout the entirety of the store. We successfully proposed the Bricks series and the new store approach after several discussions with the franchise owners.

The Bricks offers versatility and wall washing capabilities, making it ideal for long aisle lighting. Its wide beam angle allows for vertical illumination and uniform lighting from the top shelf to the lowest. The product merchandise on all shelf levels can be easily identified by consumers at the store.

The June adjustable track light was used throughout the fresh produce, liquor, deli and dairy departments. Selected for high colour rendering, this provides a more natural look for the produce. Products that look more authentic entice consumers to purchase more. As there was no ceiling in the main area of the store, using the June series offered flexibility for the client. They are able to add additional lighting for display areas and adjust the lighting around when needed.

Using the Cleanroom fitting, Corey downlights and the weatherproof battens, we were able to provide efficiency and durability in the food preparation areas in the deli and butcher department. A challenging area for our design team was the custom-designed fridge. As there was no lighting, we added track lights for illumination for the staff using the space.

Our Halo downlights were used over the check-out areas to provide soft, low-glare illumination over the registers. By doing this, staff are able to work in a comfortable and productive environment.

This store design was a first for both IGA and LPA. The outcome delivers a lighting solution that pushes the boundaries of a typical supermarket design.