James and Joseph Ship’s Chandlery

Classically a ship chandlery is a land-bound supplier of boating equipment. It’s long been since the days of grog, keel-hauling, and walking the plank, and the chandlery concept has evolved. Case in point: The James and Joseph Ship’s Chandlery in San Diego, California. While the chandlery stocks the requisite yachting essentials, it has earned a reputation in the hardcore spearfishing community for its selection of spearfishing paraphernalia and the knowledgeable staff.

That would explain the plans to suspend a life-size spearfisherman amidst fake seaweed from the ceiling of their remodeled store.

“We’re definitely designing a more active retail environment,” said Bill Mondigo, TRIO Store Designer. TRIO took on the remodel after owner Damien Salerno decided that the store needed an update. “It’s been basically unchanged for thirty years,” said Damien.

Damien anticipates moving in the next few years, so the new fixtures had to be mobile. The TRIO design team designed rolling gondolas as the keystone of the floor merchandising. The gondolas are just part of a fixturing effort to get more product on the floor.

The shop will be closed for two weeks for remodeling, but should be open by late November. If you’re in San Diego, be sure to drop by.