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.

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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

[0008] In addition, it is a primary object and feature that the display system is installed in such a manner as to deter theft of such strip displays.

[0022] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a retail display system for increasing density of merchandising of products held by vertical strip displays, comprising: a unitary vertical strip display having at least one upper end, wherein such at least one upper end comprises at least one flat hook constructed and arranged to hook into at last one flat slot; wherein such at least one flat hook comprises an approximately 180-degree bend having a radius of less than one-half inch.

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 typical strip-type-merchandising-system is effective for the display of certain products, they suffer from distinct shortcomings.

Further, such strip-type merchandising systems are limited in their adaptability to a diverse range of packaging, product lines, display quantities and shelving types.

Further, most strip-type merchandising systems provide limited opportunities for supplementary advertising and product .quadrature.branding.quadrature.

As previously mentioned, such strip-type merchandising systems are typically not securely affixed to store fixtures and may even be stolen or removed easily by unauthorized persons.

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