Retail hanger display system

Abstract

A retail display system for increasing density of merchandising of products, by using the otherwise unused space of existing display configurations. A hanger display configuration, which may hold vertical strip displays, is installed in such a manner as to adapt to a diverse range of product packaging and shelving fixture types, efficiently provide signage, pricing and scanning information, and to reduce theft. The hanger display configuration can be manufactured for a specific product and specific quantity of such product. Faceplates have clamps on the back for clamping the faceplates to seldom-used non-shelve portions of the rack display and other store fixtures, such as bars, stanchions, corners, etc.

Description

REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of my related U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 09 / 641,001, filed Aug. 17, 2000, entitled "RETAIL DISPLAY SYSTEM", and is also a continuation-in-part of my related U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 10 / 377,490, filed Feb. 27, 2003, entitled "RETAIL HANGER DISPLAY SYSTEM", which claimed priority to my related U.S. provisional patent application Serial No. 60 / 360,339, filed Feb. 27, 2002, entitled "RETAIL HANGER DISPLAY SYSTEM." These related applications are incorporated herein by this reference and are not admitted to be prior art with respect to the present invention by the mention in this cross-reference section.[0002] This invention relates to providing an improved system for displaying and marketing merchandise, including more efficient use of space and better inventory control. More particularly, this invention concerns a highly adaptable retail display system that efficientl...

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Benefits of technology

0017] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a retail display system for increasing density of merchandising of products held by vertical displays, comprising: a unitary display holder having at least one front face suitable to display retail sales indicia and having at least one rear face; wherein such unitary display holder comprises on such at least one rear face, at least one clamp structured and arranged to clamp such unitary display holder onto a portion of a store fixture which is not a horizontal shelf, and at least one connector structured and arranged to assist removable attachment of at le...

Problems solved by technology

Currently, a large number of retailers rely on cumbersome, industry standard, retail display systems that allow only limited flexibility in arrangement, ease of modification and product-specific display.

Many retailers utilize the theory that the best solution for some product lines is to create relatively static, permanent displays; however, not all products merit such long-term placement.

Many products aren't in large demand or are seasonal.

For example, promotional products tied to a seasonal holiday or new movie release may have a relatively short (yet highly lucrative) promotional window.

While this type of typ...

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