Tag Archives: Hardware

Fore-and-Aft Flanged Grid Hook

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , ,

Backplate bottom tabs fore and aft of the grid wire make this Grid Hook unusual in construction. It was more difficult to remove than standard Grid Hooks. But this might be desirable in applications like unwieldy Utility and Broom Hooks, which was where it was found.

For Grid Hook posts by Title…
“Fore-and-Aft Flanged Grid Hook“
“Euro-Style Banana Hooks“
“Grid Back for Metro Wire Shelf“
“Wire Ledge for Grid and Slatwire“
“Shoe Ledge on Diagonal Grid“
“Curved Grid and Grid Hook“
“V-Back Loop Hook for Grid“
“Diagonal Grid with Custom Hook”
“Speaker Platforms for Wire Grid“
“Pin-Up Hook Bonanza“
“Grid Backplates: Plate vs Wire”
“Green Grid Hosts Grey All Wire Hooks“
“Corded, Drop-Shadowed, 4″ Grid“
“V-Back Grid Display Hook”
“Butt Welded J-Hook for Grid“
“Pin-Up Hook for Wire Grid.“
“Hybrid Grid / Bar Hook“
“Rare Anti-Sweep Grid Hook“
“Malleable Aluminum Grid Hooks”
“Grid Hook Lacks Grid”
“Zip-Tied Grid Hook”
“Grid Hook on Inverted Basket“
“Grid Hook Used On Wire Basket“
“Primitive But Creative Display”
“Grid Backplate Transforms Display“
“Elbow Faceout for Grid Turns Right Angle“
“Grid-Based Open Wire Shelf“
“Coffin Case Median Grid“
“Boots Hanging or Free-Standing“
“Savvy Auto Salon Sells Via Grid“
“Baseball Bals Tethered to Grid“
“Hang Tag As Grid Back Tag“
“Umbrella Waterfall Rack for Grid“
“Niche Marketing Pet Umbrellas“
“Pin-Up Hook as Grid Mount”

For Grid Hook resources see…
“Grid Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Grid Concepts and Hooks“ for a Pinterest visual summary.
“Grid Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

Grid Hooks and Concepts Pinterest Board on FixturesCloseUp

For Broom Hooks resources see…
“Broom Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Broom Hooks Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Broom Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

Broom Hooks Pinterest Board for FixturesCloseUp

Roach-Proof Window Display

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders, Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with ,
Cole Hardware Roach Prufe Window Dressing Main

Image Courtesy of Cole Hardware, San Francisco

Cole Hardware Roach Prufe CloseUp

Image Courtesy of Cole Hardware

How do you make the distasteful actually tasteful? Try this work-of-art Window Dressing by Cole Hardware of San Francisco, which prominently features Roach Prufe as a star item. Taking off a bit of the visceral edge are potted and framed circular saw blades by DeWalt. I can’t guarantee you would stop and admire the artistry, but I do think you would notice the display and Coles in passing. You might even pick up some Roach Prufe or that new saw blade you had a hankerin’ for. If not the retailer’s statement would certainly begin to take root in your mind: “Cole. Hardware for the Soul.” Have a do-it-yourself need while in San Francisco? Swing by one of the Cole Hardware locations. The company business model and history is very interesting. Read all about it at Cole Hardware, History.

Compare directly to…
“Window Dressing a Hardware Store“
“Roach Proof Window Dressing” (This Post)

For Insects In Retail  by title see…
“Beetles and Bugs Sell Luxury Items“
“How to Merchandise Butterflies”
“Roach Proof Window Dressing” (This Post)
“Die-cut Shelf-Edge Branding by Butterfly”
“Butterflies as Spring Storefront”
“Butterflies Emerge at Short Hills”
“Tattooed Mannequins in the UK”
“Butterfly Tattoo Tights”

For all Insects research aids see…
“Insects in Retail Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Insects in Retail Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Insects in Retail Index Page” for all resources.

Browse my Pinterest Board of other simple themes at…
Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising

Window Dressing a Hardware Store

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Uncategorized and tagged with , ,
Cole Hardware Mop Broom Window Dressing

Image Courtesy of Cole Hardware, San Francisco

Cole Hardware Mop Broom Window Aux

Image Courtesy of Cole Hardware

How do you insure you stand out in the competitive world of retailing? Even more difficult, how to stand out while marketing work-a-day hardware items? Steal a page from the merchandising playbook of Cole Hardware, billed as San Francisco’s Favorite Hardware Store, and positioning their chain as “Cole. Hardware for the Soul.” Here very professional Window Dressing is done with mere mops, brooms and dusters. Could you do as well? CLICK the thumbnail for a broader view from the sidewalk.

Have a do-it-yourself need while in San Francisco. Swing by one of the Cole Hardware locations. The company business model and history is an interesting read at Cole Hardware, History. Want to reach out to the company to compliment them? Even the head of the firm lists his direct contact information on the website. Confab directly with Rick Karp, President (aka “Keeper of the Karma”): rick@colehardware.com, 415-753-2653 #5

Compare directly to…
“Roach Proof Window Dressing“

For Broom Hooks by Title… 
“All-Wire Ladder-Mount Broom Hook“
“Hinge-Mount Straight-Entry Mop Rack for EndCap”
“Triple Threat Utility Broom Hook”
“Plug-In and Pegboard Hooks Combine as Broom Hook”
“Inverted Hook Anchors Items”
“Round Nosed Utility Broom Hook”
“Undulating Arm Broom Hook”
“Space Frame Corrals Mops and Brooms“

For Broom Hooks resources see…
“Broom Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Broom Hooks Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Broom Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

Browse over 133 Hardware fixtures posts via the…
“FixturesCloseUp Hardware Tag“

For FixturesClose Up Window Dressing posts try my…
Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising Pinterest Board

Window Dressing and Visual Merchandising Pinterest Board

Right-Triangle Hook by O-Cedar

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Scanning, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , ,

Triangle Braced Mop Hook Main

Mop and Boom Hooks (often classified as Double Arm Utility Hooks) come in a multitude of shapes and forms. This right triangle however is new Pegboard Hook geometry. With a long Hypotenuse lower brace, wire gauge and cost can be reduced. Hook-front stops and sidesaddle Label Holder Mount complete the deal. Bottom restraining hooks of a more conventional, yet nevertheless gated design, keep the item display orderly. CLICK through the gallery of photos below for all aspects. Given that the entire Endcap merchandised O-Cedar, I must assume all fixtures are point-of-purchase outfitting by the manufacturer.

For Brooms and Mop Window Display at its best see…
“Window Dressing a Hardware Store“

For Mop and Broom Hook posts by Title…
“Welded-in-Place Inventory Control“
“Right-Triangle Broom Hook by O-Cedar” (This Post)
“All-Wire Ladder-Mount Broom Hook“
“Hinge-Mount Straight-Entry Mop Rack for EndCap”
“Triple Threat Utility Broom Hook”
“Plug-In and Pegboard Hooks Combine as Broom Hook”
“Inverted Hook Anchors Items”
“Round Nosed Utility Broom Hook”
“Undulating Arm Broom Hook”
“Space Frame Corrals Mops and Brooms“

For Broom Hooks resources see…
“Broom Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Broom Hooks Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Broom Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

Welded-in-Place Inventory Control

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Scanning, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , , ,

Welded Inventory Control Clip Main

Maybe the solution to keeping your merchandise faced is permanently welded inventory control. Here a vertical wire productstop is welded midway along the hook front wire to keep  items froward. Part of what appears to be O-Cedar provided Point-of-Purchase fixtures, one assumes the stocking space is perfect for shipped in replenishment quantities. CLICK through the gallery to inspect the concept further.

For other “hard wired” inventory control see…
“Anti-Sweep Hooks Auto-Face Items“

For Inventory Control Clips by Title see…
“Welded-in-Place Inventory Control” (This Post)
“Inventory Control for Loop Hooks“
“Rabbit Ear, Auto Placement ICCs and Shams Defined”
“Baseline Sham Application”
“Lazy Man’s Inventory Control Clip“
“New Butterfly ICC is Multi-Use?“
“Anti-Sweep Hooks Auto-Face Items“
“Pick Cards on Uncommon Hooks with ICC’s“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“ICC’s Backstop Gravity-Feed Hooks“
“Double ICC Anti-Theft?“
“Inventory Control Both Front and Rear?“

For all Inventory Control Clips resources…
“Inventory Control Clips Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“IICs, Shams and Inventory Control Clips Pinterest Board“ summary.
“Inventory Control Clips Index Page” for all resources and links.

For Brooms and Mop Window Display at its best see…
“Window Dressing a Hardware Store“

For Mop and Broom Hook posts by Title…
“Welded-in-Place Inventory Control” (This Post)
“Right-Triangle Broom Hook“
“All-Wire Ladder-Mount Broom Hook“
“Hinge-Mount Straight-Entry Mop Rack for EndCap”
“Triple Threat Utility Broom Hook”
“Plug-In and Pegboard Hooks Combine as Broom Hook”
“Inverted Hook Anchors Items”
“Round Nosed Utility Broom Hook”
“Undulating Arm Broom Hook”
“Space Frame Corrals Mops and Brooms“

For Broom Hooks resources see…
“Broom Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Broom Hooks Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Broom Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

3M Command Strip as Sales Tool

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Guerrilla Marketing, Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with ,

Hooks Selling Hooks in Hardware Composite

Hooks Selling Hooks in Hardware AuxWhat better way to sell 3M Command Strip-backed hooks than an in-store demonstration. This home-grown display shows off the various styles, demonstrates functionality, and puts the product front and center for customer inspection. I wonder why the retailer had to come up with this, and 3M didn’t provide a point-of-purchase display? CLICK the thumbnail for an overall view.

Compare directly to…
“3M Command Strip for Point-of-Purchase“
“3M Command Strip as Sales Tool“ (This Post)
“Stick-On Merchandising Aid“

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For all Do-It-Yourself and Industrial Chic resources see…
“DIY and Industrial Chic Tag“ for a scrollable list of discussions.
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“DIY and Industrial Chic Index Page” for all resources and links

Frame Displayer Re-Imagined

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Bar Systems, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with ,

Super Duty Frame Displayer Main

Frame Displayers normally merchandise frames, mirrors, and other oversize items. Here the concept is used to sell large and heavy Socket Sets in the tool department. Standard design Frame Holders would do the job, but a Super-Duty custom design imparts an even greater impression of strength and quality to the merchandise. Good sales psychology if you are trying to brand yourself and command a better price. But also see that dust build-up on the flat metal plate is an eyesore. Open wire designs would automatically shed dust and dirt. CLICK on the gallery below to step through other views. Note that the front productstops can be equal or unequal heights if the item demands. See also that the package graphics mostly avoid being overridden by the frontstops.

For mainline Frame Displayer uses see…
“Wall of Wire Frame Displayers“
“Plastic Frame Displayer Plus“
“Frame Holder Free For All“

For uncommon Frame Displayers uses see…
“Frame Displayer Includes Wire Staging“
“Frame Displayer Does Clocks”
“Frame Displayer does Bakeware.”
“New Super-Duty Frame Displayer for Tools“

For unusual related fixtures see…
“Tall-boy Frame Displayer Arms.”
“Slatwall Tray for Photo Albums”

For a list of all Frame Displayers research aids see…
“Frame Displayers Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Frame Displayers Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Frame Displayer Index Page” for all resources.

For tool-related Hammer merchandising resources see…
“Hammers Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Hammers Fixturing Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Hammers Index Page” for all resources and links

Designer Duck Tape Gravity Feed

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders, Shelf Management Systems and tagged with , , , ,

Obviously Duck Tape has turned to big business. No longer do you look for the roll we all keep in our basement. Now immortal Duck Tape it is a designer and decorator necessity, with point-of-purchase presence to match. Duck Tape has grown up. Hurry to buy the stock before it breaks out to levels unseen for mending tape. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate look.

For things to do with all this Duck Tape see…
“Duck Tape Ducktivities“

For Gravity-Feed for spools and rolls see…
“Designer Duck Tape Gravity-Feed“
“Gravity Feed for Ribbon Reels“
“Zebra Repair Tape Gravity Feeds”
“Gravity Feed for Masking Tape”
“Productstop Sloped Not Straight”

For unusual Gravity-Feed posts by Title…
“Gravity Feed for Clothes Line”
“Gravity Feed to Rear Not To Front“
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts“
“Roller-Assisted Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Sledges for Gift Cards”
“No Crush Gravity Feed for Pillows”
“Gravity Feed for Pencils”
“Allure of Gravity Feed for Pillows”
“Gravity Feed For Salsa 3 Pack“
“Guess the Slotting Fee for Gravity Feed”
”Top-load Lipstick Auto Feed“
“Burt’s Bees via Gravity Feed“
“Auto Feed Sanitizer Wipe Rack“
“Hide ‘N Seek Label Strip in Gravity Feed”
“Traditional Wood Bread Rack Features Gravity Feed“

For Gravity-Feed hooks by Title…
“Dual Over / Under Hook for Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Feed Backbar for Belts”
“Gravity Feed Toothbrush Hooks”
“ICC’s Backstop Gravity Feed Hooks”
“Two-Position Gravity Feed Backbar”
“Clear Acrylic Arms Gravity Feed Gift Wrap”
“Hook Based Gravity Feed Arm for Gift Wrap”
“Cantilever Cooking Tray Racks for Slatwall”
“Downswept Specialty Hook for Partyware Gravity Feed”
“Display Hooks Are Rails for Rolling Pins”

For Gravity-Feed Endless Basket see…
“Inclined Basket Plus Inclined Ramp Gravity Feed”
“Endless Basket Vends Bakeware”
“Bulking Up Gravity Feed Endless Basket”
“Gravity Feed Endless Basket Bypasses Gondola Upright”
“Goal Visibility Not Gravity Feed”

For Gravity-Feed in Fencing see…
“Mike and Ike Gravity Feed Fencing”
“Gravity Feed Fencing for Paper Plates”
“Rolling Pin Front Product Stops”

For a line of Gravity-Feed PowerWing see…
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Play Doh”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Trucks”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Monkeys”

For Gravity-Feed with low-friction mats see…
“Large and Small Dividers in Beverage Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Feed Mat vs No Gravity Feed Mat”

For Gravity-Feed resources see…
“Gravity-Feed Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Gravity-Feed in Retail Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Gravity-Feed Index Page” for all resources and links

For Logo Branded Fixture resources see…
“Logo Branded Fixtures Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Pinterest Board” for a visual summary.
“Logo Branded Fixtures Index Page” for all resources and links

Gravity Feed for Clothes Line

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Shelf Management Systems and tagged with ,

Clothes Line Rope Gravity Feed Aux

Clothes Line Rope Gravity Feed Overview'Even simple items can be merchandised more interestingly with a bit of thought and ingenuity. Here hanks of plain, ordinary Clothes Line Rope are billboarded and dispensed by gravity feed. To satisfy every need, two lengths are offered at two different price points. This display does a lot with very little. Wish I had thought of it. CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view of the vend.

Compare concept to…
“Gravity Feed for Pencils”

Contrast with…
“Carabiner Motivates Rope Sale”

For unusual Gravity-Feed posts by Title…
“Gravity Feed for Clothes Line” (This Post)
“Gravity Feed to Rear Not To Front“
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts“
“Roller-Assisted Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Sledges for Gift Cards”
“No Crush Gravity Feed for Pillows”
“Gravity Feed for Pencils”
“Allure of Gravity Feed for Pillows”
“Gravity Feed For Salsa 3 Pack“
“Guess the Slotting Fee for Gravity Feed”
”Top-load Lipstick Auto Feed“
“Burt’s Bees via Gravity Feed“
“Auto Feed Sanitizer Wipe Rack“
“Hide ‘N Seek Label Strip in Gravity Feed”
“Traditional Wood Bread Rack Features Gravity Feed“

For Gravity-Feed hooks by Title…
“Dual Over / Under Hook for Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Feed Backbar for Belts”
“Gravity Feed Toothbrush Hooks”
“ICC’s Backstop Gravity Feed Hooks”
“Two-Position Gravity Feed Backbar”
“Clear Acrylic Arms Gravity Feed Gift Wrap”
“Hook Based Gravity Feed Arm for Gift Wrap”
“Cantilever Cooking Tray Racks for Slatwall”
“Downswept Specialty Hook for Partyware Gravity Feed”
“Display Hooks Are Rails for Rolling Pins”

For Gravity-Feed Endless Basket see…
“Inclined Basket Plus Inclined Ramp Gravity Feed”
“Endless Basket Vends Bakeware”
“Bulking Up Gravity Feed Endless Basket”
“Gravity Feed Endless Basket Bypasses Gondola Upright”
“Goal Visibility Not Gravity Feed”

For Gravity-Feed in Fencing see…
“Mike and Ike Gravity Feed Fencing”
“Gravity Feed Fencing for Paper Plates”
“Rolling Pin Front Product Stops”

For a line of Gravity-Feed PowerWing see…
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Play Doh”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Trucks”
“Gravity Feed Powerwing Monkeys”

For Gravity-Feed with low-friction mats see…
“Large and Small Dividers in Beverage Gravity Feed”
“Gravity Feed Mat vs No Gravity Feed Mat”

For Gravity-Feed for spools and rolls SEE…
“Zebra Repair Tape Gravity Feeds”
“Gravity Feed for Masking Tape”
“Productstop Sloped Not Straight”

For Gravity-Feed resources see…
“Gravity-Feed Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Gravity-Feed in Retail Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Gravity-Feed Index Page” for all resources and links

Carabiner Motivates Rope Sale

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , ,

Rope Merchandising By Carabiner Clip

Rope Merchandising Carabiner CloseupNot only does the carabiner provide an easy means of hanging, it adds value to the proposition. Anyone in the market for a hank of camo rope (most likely for hunting or outdoor use) would surely be intrigued by the add-on carribiner, presumably at no extra charge.  Want to add even more sales motivation? How about including handy recommendations for tying and trussing using a carabiner as anchor? Want to up-sell in the extreme? How about a kit for creating D0-It-Yourself Zip Lines???

Compare to…
“Gravity Feed for Clothes Line“

For Self Merchandising posts by Title…
“Carabiner Motivates Rope Sale” (This Post)
“Pouch Merchandising by Hook“
“D-Ring Shoelace Hanger“
“Mickey Mouse Ears Are The Sale“
“Item is Two Sizes, Package is One“
“Knife Guard is Knife Displayer“
“Union Jacking Cosmetics“
“Personalizing Package Shapes“
“WD-40 Display Flattery“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“T-Shirts Retail in Tubes“
“Magnets as Fixtures“
“Cap Brands and Hangs Product“
“Removable WD-40 Hang Tabs“
“Puzzle Package Self Promotion“
“Bottles in Strip Merchandiser“
“Bottle Hung to Merchandise“
“Tube Hangs and Retails Itself“
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells“
“Cookware Merchandises Itself“
“Neck Support for Water Bottles”
“Loop Hook Feeds Bottles Water“
“Waterbottles One-Up on Slatwall“
“Loop Hook Provides Neck Support”
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts”
“Potion and Elixer Merchandising“
“Spoon Rest Package Overlay is Die Cut“

For Self Merchandising resources see…
“Self Merchandising Tag” for a scrollable list of posts
“Self-Merchandising Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary
“Self Merchandising Index Page” for all research links

For Sales Psychology and Empowerment resources see…
“Sales Psychology Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Psychology and Sales Empowerment in Retail“ Pinterest.
“Sales Psychology Index Page” for all resources and links

Slatwall Armor Adds Definition

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Scanning and tagged with


Here is an interesting high-definition example of Slatwall armored with metal channel inserts as reinforcement. Visually it presents a nice defining edge and contrast with the face material. Functionally it prevents hook pull-through due to heavy merchandise or customer abuse. CLICK the thumbnail for a closeup. Hookery is also nicely done All Wire Flip Front Scan Hooks with a hint of ICC (Inventory Control Clip).

For an example of hook pull-through see…
“Anti-Theft Fixture Failure.”

For posts on Slatwall construction see…
“How to Test Slatwall Strength“
“Slatwall Cutaway Reveals Insert“
“Slatwall Metal Channel Frontview“
“Slatwall Cutaway: No Metal Insert.”

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“Slatwall Armor Adds Definition“
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“Black Fixtures Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Black Color Fixtures Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Black Fixtures Index Page” of all resources.

Dual-Lane PrePack Magazine Case

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display, Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , , ,

Book Case Dual POP PrePack Main

I liked this massed display of Magazine Case PrePacks. The vivid orange color made a great visual statement. And creating a dual lane Magazine Case was brilliant. One just had to go see what was up. But there was more than one type of item for sale. With all Magazine Cases orange, one could only tell by rooting around a bit. Finally I must admit I cannot verify exactly how pre-packed these PrePacks were. If you look close you will see the Corrugated Display Hook is longer than the depth of the Magazine Case. So “some assembly required” might be the case. But if so, why add the hooks if the product could just sit in lanes in the case? CLICK the gallery below for additional views.

Compare directly to…
“Corrugated Magazine Case as Point-of-Purchase Prepack“

For Corrugated Hook posts by Title…
“Corrugated Carrier in POP Re-Use and Multi-Use“
“Corrugated Hook on Plastic Carrier“
“Corrugated Hook Used on a Curve“
“Corrugated Display Sports Slots“
“Corrugated Hook Used On Metal Display“
“Slatwall Hook on Corrugated Display“
“Slatwall Hook on Corrugated Redux“
“Wire-backed Corrugated Christmas Hook“
“Plastic Butterfly Corrugated Hook“
“Rectilinear Polygon Jewelry Hook for Corrugated“
“Rear-facing Hooks on Corrugated Display“
“Plastic Corrugated Hook Failure“
“Dual-Lane Magazine Case as Point-of-Purchase PrePack“
“Corrugated Magazine Case as Point-of-Purchase Prepack“

For all Corrugated Hook resources…
“Corrugated Hooks Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“Corrugated Hooks Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Corrugated Hooks Index Page” for all resources and links

Shovels Arrayed En Masse

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty and tagged with , ,

While parts of the country have been lambasted with blizzards, a mild winter in my neck of the woods (until this weekend’s storm) finds snow removal gear on sale at deep discount. Here a line of anatomically angled shovels make a visual statement en masse on heavy-duty pegboard loop hooks. A broad backplate supports the weight while spreading the load and protecting the display surface. The angled shovel handle meanwhile affords some protection for aching backs. The 50% Clearance offer helps insure that this smart retailer’s stock is sold before the Winter Seasons ends … and that will be soon.To  an opposite snow-day tack see.

For an alternate snowy-day strategy see… 
“Selling Bikinis In The Snow”

For a shovel merchandising thread visit…
“Shovels Arrayed En Masse”
“Which Way Up For Shovels”
“Precision Crafted Shovel Arm”
“Merchandising Shovels As Fun”
“Homespun Shovel Rack”
“Eccentric Top-Mounted Hook”
“T-Hooks Mount Atop Display”
“Scrapers Forlorn and Unwanted”  and
“Sunny Day Snow Shovel Sales”

For other than snow use see...
“Curvaceous Arm Shovel Merchandiser“

SEARCH “Winter” for fixtures supporting this seasons merchandising.

Item is Two Sizes, Package is One

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display and tagged with , ,

A standard package size across the family of different size products saves on creating and inventorying many different packages. One must assume from this example that the savings outweight the extra cost of materials. The approach has the added benefit of improved branding at the shelf edge (in this case hook end). But I wonder if the retail bemoans the extra lost space?

For other tricky packaging see…
“Knife Guard is Knife Displayer“
“Package Hooks Vertical and Askew“
“Magnets as Fixtures“

For Self Merchandising posts by Title…
“Mickey Mouse Ears Are The Sale“
“Item is Two Sizes, Package is One“
“Knife Guard is Knife Displayer“
“Union Jacking Cosmetics“
“Personalizing Package Shapes“
“WD-40 Display Flattery“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“T-Shirts Retail in Tubes“
“Magnets as Fixtures“
“Cap Brands and Hangs Product“
“Removable WD-40 Hang Tabs“
“Puzzle Package Self Promotion“
“Bottles in Strip Merchandiser“
“Bottle Hung to Merchandise“
“Tube Hangs and Retails Itself“
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells“
“Cookware Merchandises Itself“
“Neck Support for Water Bottles”
“Loop Hook Feeds Bottles Water“
“Waterbottles One-Up on Slatwall“
“Loop Hook Provides Neck Support”
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts”
“Potion and Elixer Merchandising“
“Spoon Rest Package Overlay is Die Cut“

For Self Merchandising resources see…
“Self Merchandising Tag” for a scrollable list of posts
“Self-Merchandising Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary
“Self Merchandising Index Page” for all research links

Multi-use Label Holder Angles Up

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Label and Sign Holders and tagged with ,

Label Holders with an up-tilt are useful on lower or waist-high shelves. They angle the information slightly upward for easier reading by shoppers. Normally upward tilt is found in Label Strip that runs the entire length of the shelf edge. The shelf-long strip is typically C-Channel or clip-on Solid Shelf Style. Here is a more unusual find. Upward Tilt in a short individual C-Channel Label Holder. Even more unusual is that this profile label holder has been seen in other stores and uses. CLICK the thumbnail for an overall view of the Label Holder discussed here. Then explore another application below.

See the same label holder in alternate use…
“Fencing Fixture Goes Shelf Edge“

Also compare with…
“Label Holder with Radical Up-Tilt“

Extension-Pole Display Extender

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Specialty and tagged with ,

Pegboard Extension Pole Rack Main

Pegboard Extension Pole Rack ComboTraditionally Extender fixtures provide added display space for items in front of a display to the rear. Here a Pegboard-mounted Extender provides space for display of poles and painters on front of the Pegboard itself.  This is the reverse of typical Extender arrangements, where the Poles would hang behind and the Extender would provide small item display space in front. A built-in Metal Plate Label Holder provides space for product and price information. CLICK the thumbnail for closeup detailed views.

Contrast directly with…
“Modern Pegboard Extender”

For vertical surface “extenders“ by title…
“Extender Outfits Entire Length of Aisle”
“Traditional Pegboard Extender”
“Modern Pegboard Extender”
“Wire Basket Extender”
“Overhead Hook Merchandising”
“Extender with Guarded Multi-Hook”
“Extension-Pole Display Extender“
“Pegboard Extender Naked”

For shelf edge extenders by title…
“Single Item Shelf-Edge Extender”
“Shelf Extender is Bottom Mount“
“Shelf Edge Shoe Extension“
“Measuring Tape ‘Try Me First’”

For “extends above” approaches by title…
“Stable-Base Periscope Hook”
“Periscope Bar Merchandiser“
“Periscope Gift Card Hook“
“Periscope Hooks Expand Display“
“Periscope Scan Hook.”
“Periscope Single Prong Hook”
“Periscope Loop Hook“
“Periscope Hook Pimple“
“One-for-All and All-for-One Ballstops”

Scrollable list of all images and posts by Tag…
“Vertical Surface Extenders” on FixturesCloseUp
“Shelf Extenders” on FixturesCloseUp
“Periscope Hooks” on FixturesCloseUp

For all Pinterest Board summaries of extenders see…
“Extenders: Vertical Surface Display“
“Extenders: Horizontal Shelf Edge Display“
“Extenders: Periscope Hooks and Fixtures“

For all research links see…
“Vertical Surface Extenders” Index Page
“Shelf Extenders” Index Page
“Periscope Hooks” Index Page

Knife Guard is Knife Displayer

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display and tagged with , ,

I applaud creative multi-use when find it. It benefits the manufacturer, users, and environment by reducing waste. Here a knifes’s package is reusable as a blade guard. Bravo for this Green and practical solution. CLICK the thumbnail for a good look at the hooked business end of the deal. Though cutlery offerings were widely spaced for an upscale appearance, fixturing was via 2-Piece Straight-Entry Scan Hooks.

For even trickier merchandising see…
“Magnets as Fixtures.”

For Self Merchandising posts by Title…
“Knife Guard is Knife Displayer“
“Personalizing Package Shapes“
“WD-40 Display Flattery“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“T-Shirts Retail in Tubes“
“Cap Brands and Hangs Product“
“Removable WD-40 Hang Tabs“
“Puzzle Package Self Promotion“
“Bottles in Strip Merchandiser“
“Bottle Hung to Merchandise“
“Tube Hangs and Retails Itself“
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells“
“Cookware Merchandises Itself“
“Neck Support for Water Bottles”
“Loop Hook Feeds Bottles Water“
“Waterbottles One-Up on Slatwall“
“Loop Hook Provides Neck Support”
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts”
“Potion and Elixer Merchandising“
“Spoon Rest Package Overlay is Die Cut“

For Self Merchandising resources see…
“Self Merchandising Tag” for a scrollable list of posts
“Self-Merchandising Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary
“Self Merchandising Index Page” for all research links

WD-40 Display Flattery

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Display, Shelf Edge Fixtures and tagged with , ,

This approach to package and display versatility has been documented before for WD-40 here on FixtureCloseUp. Here Blaster flatters WD-40 with a near-direct knock-off of the clip-on hang tab. And was it the result of shelf-edge espionage that all WD-40 cans were mysteriously missing their cap clips? Obviously the lubricant merchandising wars are heating up, and imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. But should you trust the package similarity as a reflection of the product inside?  Is the WD-40 formulation still King of the Hill? CLICK the thumbnail for an alternate view.

Compare to earlier discussion at…
“Removable WD-40 Hang Tabs“

For other innovative item self-merchandising see…
“WD-40 Display Flattery“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“T-Shirts Retail in Tubes“
“Cap Brands and Hangs Product“
“Removable WD-40 Hang Tabs“
“Puzzle Package Self Promotion“
“Bottles in Strip Merchandiser“
“Bottle Hung to Merchandise“
“Tube Hangs and Retails Itself“
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells“
“Cookware Merchandises Itself“
“Neck Support for Water Bottles”
“Loop Hook Feeds Bottles Water“
“Waterbottles One-Up on Slatwall“
“Loop Hook Provides Neck Support”
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts”
“Potion and Elixer Merchandising“
“Spoon Rest Package Overlay is Die Cut“

For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Self-Merchandising Displays and Packaging in Retail“

Card Wobble on Butterfly Hooks

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Scanning, Hooks: Specialty, Uncategorized and tagged with , , , , ,

I was fascinated that carded Gift Cards positively refused to hang precisely straight and level even on these flat-topped Butterfly Hooks. The overall effect was not bad regardless. The hooks were just a bit irregular in alignment themselves, but then injection molded plastic hooks need only achieve “commercially acceptable” quality standards not ultimate precisian. The card die-cutting and even pegboard pert may also have contributed to the minor display irregularity. But again the display achieved its goal reasonability well. CLICK the gallery to inspect the display and hook itself more closely.

NOTE: One of the six Gallery Photos above somehow took on a wrong rotation and faces incorrectly. As fixture expert, can you spot the incongruity?

COMPARE directly to…
“Card Wobble on Butterfly Hooks” (This Post)
“Back Labeling Butterfly Hooks“
“Custom Perfed Gift Card Display“
“Custom Perfed Back-Labeled Butterfly Hook”
“Plastic Uniweb-Based Display Design”
“Color Code on Butterfly Hook”

To research Back Labels in Pinterest SEE…
Back Labeled Fixtures in Retail

For all Butterfly Hook topics SEE…
“Metal Butterfly for Metal Perf” (This Post)
“Card Wobble on Butterfly Hooks”
“Custom Implementation of Back Labeled Butterfly”
“Butterfly Hook Up-Close and Personal“
“Back Labeling Butterfly Hooks”
“Color Code on Butterfly Hook”
“Hybrid Grid Hook Now For Pegboard Too“
“Slide-in Butterfly Plastic Hook“
“Color-Coding Without Color Legend”
“Tea-Bag-Size Pouch as Back Tag“
“Butterfly Corrugated Hook Closeup”
“Removable Butterfly Hook Scan Arm”
“No-See-Em Butterfly Hook for Jewelry”
“Plastic Uniweb Butterfly Hook Display”
“Butterfly ICC Kaizen Is Multi-Use?”

For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Hooks: Butterfly Display Hooks in Retail“

For other Gift Card fixture concepts see…
“Card Wobble on Butterfly Hooks” (This Post)
“New Jersey Style Gift Card Holder”
“Corrugated Christmas Gift Cards Trays“
“Custom Perfed Gift Card Display”
“Custom Implementation of Back Labeled Butterfly“
“Auto-Feed Point-of-Purchase for Gift Cards“
“Gravity Sledges for Gift Cards“
“Shelf Edge Gift Card Holder“
“Color-Coded Gift Card Back Tags“
“Whoops Back Tag for Gift Cards“
“Wire Loop Gift Card Frontstop“
“Channel Replaces Pegboard“
“Slot-Mount vs Hole-Mount Hook“
“Straight-Entry Table-top Spinner for Gift Cards“
“Hooks Sell Hay With The Horses“
“Periscope Gift Card Hook.”
“90° Hook Secures Gift Card Boxes“
“Corrugated Gift Card Hook on a Curve“
“Corrugated Hook Used on Metal“
“Swan-necked Table Top Hook“
“Rectilinear Table-top Hook”
“Guarded Multi-Surface Multi-Hook for Gift Cards“
“90° Tip Safety Loop Multi-hook For Gift Cards“
“Positive Retention 90° Loop Hook“
“Preformed Tab for Gift Cards”
“Pin-Up Hook Fills New Gift Card Need“
“Outlandish Stepped J-Hook“
“Common vs Custom Gift Card Hook“
“Vertical Loop Hook For Gift Cards?“
“Plug-in Gift Card Hook of a Different Sort“
“Removable Butterfly Scan Arm”
“Display Hook Converts to Scan”
“Simple Hook, Stellar Gift Card Display“
“Expanded Metal Display Surface for Gift Cards“
“Display Depth of Field Deficiency“
“Why Aren’t Gift Cards Vertical?“

For a visual summary Pinterest Board see…
“Gift Card Merchandising and Fixtures“

Expand your creative color thinking with…
Color: Blue in Retail Fixtures
Color: Black in Retail Fixtures
Color: Red in Retail Fixtures
Color: White in Retail Fixture
Color: Yellow in Retail Fixtures
Color: Assorted Fixtures and Finishes

For other short and small hook posts SEE…
“Metal Butterfly for Metal Perf”
“Slide-in Straight-Entry Self-Adhesive Plastic Hook“
“Re-thinking Plastic Hook Design for Slot”
“Outlandish Tiny Stepped J-Hook”
“Upgrade Simple Hook to Significant“
“Mini EndCap J-Hook”
“Micro Hook, Maxi Gift Card“
“Simple Hook, Stellar Gift Card Display“
“Slot-Mount vs Hole-Mount Hook“
“Pygmy Utility Hook for Slatwall“
“Expanded Metal Display Surface“
“Color-Coded Gift Card Back Tags“
“Corrugated Hook Used on Metal“
“Plastic Hook Backplate Kaizen”
“Positive Retention 90° Loop Hook“
“3M Command Strip Hooks for P•O•P“
“Tiny Pouch as Back Tag“
“Guarded Multi-Surface Multi-Hook“
“Corrugated Hook on a Curve“
“Rectilinear Polygon Jewelry Hook”
“No-See-Em Clear Plastic Hook for Jewelry”
“Chromed Slatwall and Micro Hook“
“Preformed Tab for Gift Cards”
“Hook Lug Failure Redux”
“Is Strip Merchandiser Riveted?“
“Common Loop vs Custom Hook“
“Plug-in Gift Card Hook of a Different Sort“
“One-Hole Hooks Compared”
“Removable Butterfly Scan Arm”
“Display Hook Converts to Scan”

For small Pin-up Hooks SEE…
“Pin-Up Hook or Micro Faceout?“
“Endless Basket Keeper Solution.“
“Pin-Up Hook Fills New Cashwrap Need.“
“Preformed Tab for Gift Cards”
“Pin-Up Hook for Wire Grid.“

For small hook compendiums on Pinterest SEE…
Tiny Hook Solutions in Retail
Pin-Up Hooks in Retail

Hanging Tube Self-Sells

Posted by Tony Kadysewski in Hooks: Scanning and tagged with , , , ,

These tubes not only contain and dispense the caulk, but allow hanging and self-merchandising via a die-cut Butterfly Slot. Of course you could display them in bulk bins, endless basket, trays and any number of other ways. My suggestion for yet another incremental package improvement is to keep the pointed applicator tip, but seal with a broad flat-topped cap … then the tube would then also stand upside-down on the flat cap. Hookery is Metal Backplate, Straight Entry Scan Hooks on a dimpled perforated vertical display surface. These hooks would allow much closer spacing and merchandising density, but I’m sure the wide spacing is for visual appeal. CLICK the thumbnail for an overall view.

For other innovative item self-merchandising see…
“WD-40 Display Flattery“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“T-Shirts Retail in Tubes“
“Cap Brands and Hangs Product“
“Removable WD-40 Hang Tabs“
“Puzzle Package Self Promotion“
“Bottles in Strip Merchandiser“
“Bottle Hung to Merchandise“
“Tube Hangs and Retails Itself“
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells“
“Cookware Merchandises Itself“
“Neck Support for Water Bottles”
“Loop Hook Feeds Bottles Water“
“Waterbottles One-Up on Slatwall“
“Loop Hook Provides Neck Support”
“Store Self-Dispenses T-Shirts”
“Potion and Elixer Merchandising“
“Spoon Rest Package Overlay is Die Cut“

For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Self-Merchandising Displays and Packaging in Retail“

For all unusual hole patterns and surfaces see…
“Expanded Metal Hosts Flatback Hooks”
“Perforated Metal Creates Bin”
“Custom Perfed Gift Card Display”
“Kee Klamp Frame for Perfed Metal”
“Wide vs Narrow Attached-Back Hooks”
“Countersunk Perfed Metal Display Surface”
“Morse Code Dot-and-Dash Hook Spacing”
“One-of-a-Kind Perfed Metal Pattern”
“Structural Member Accepts Hooks“
“Expanded Metal as Display Surface”
“Articulated Metal Tag for Labels”
“Diagonal Grid with Custom Hook”
“Hook Styles for Square Perfed Metal“
“Slatwall Squares as Wall Pattern”
“Hybrid Perforated Metal Hook”
“V-Hook vs. Flat Back Hook”
“Perforated Pallet Rack Overlay”
“Hanging Tube Self-Sells” (This Post)
“Poor Display, Outstanding Fixtures”
“Inventory Control Front and Rear”
“Square-Slot Multi-Hook for Socks”
“Micro-Slot Shoe Ledge”
“Shoe Ledge Clings to Metal Mesh“
“Fitflop – Store Fixture or Decor?“

For square-holed implementations see…
“Square Perforated Metal, Riveted Hook“
“Loop Hook for Square Hole”
“Hook Styles for Square Perfed Metal”

For Plastic Pegboard alternatives see…
“Plastic Panel Supplants Pegboard”
“Invisible Vertical Display”
“Label Overlap Triggers OCD”