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EVC61051

Corrugated Counter Display with Header

This one-piece corrugated display creates a high-visibility product bin for retail counters, checkout areas, and trade show tables. The design features a front-facing pocket that sweeps back into a tall display header, leaning slightly backward to keep products stable and visible.

Because the front of the bin and the front of the header share the same side of the corrugated board, the entire presentation area can be printed in a single pass. The display ships flat and locks together at the retail location without tape or glue.

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  • One-piece construction with a tall branding header
  • Slit-lock assembly requires no tape or glue
  • Ships flat and requires an outer shipper for transit

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Retail and Point-of-Purchase Environments

Checkout and counter displays

The compact footprint and tall header make this a natural fit for impulse items near registers. The open bin allows customers to easily grab products, while the backboard provides space for pricing, branding, or promotional messaging.

Trade show and event merchandising

Because the displays ship entirely flat, they are easy to transport to events in bulk. Staff can assemble them on-site in seconds by folding the sides back and locking them into the header slots.

Pharmacy and cosmetic counters

For lightweight tubes, boxed creams, or small bottles, the open pocket provides accessible bulk storage. The sweeping side walls keep items contained without blocking the view of the product labels.

Promotional product launches

When introducing a new item, the tall header acts as a dedicated billboard. The single-piece construction makes it simple to distribute these displays to multiple retail locations for a coordinated launch.

Product Types and Merchandising

Lightweight packaged goods

This open-pocket style works well for bagged snacks, cosmetic tubes, small boxed electronics, or promotional giveaways. The base rests directly on the table, but the corrugated floor and locking tabs are best suited for lighter items rather than heavy hardware.

Single-sided print campaigns

Brands looking to maximize visual impact while keeping the print layout simple benefit from this design. The primary consumer-facing surfaces, including the front wall and the tall backboard, are cut from the same side of the flat board, requiring only one printed side.

Flat delivery to retail stores

If your fulfillment strategy relies on sending empty displays to individual stores for local assembly, this structure is highly efficient. It takes up minimal space in transit and requires no special tools or adhesives for store staff to set up.

When to Consider a Different Display Style

Tiered or multi-product presentations

If you are displaying several different product SKUs that need separation, or if the items need to be stacked in visible rows, a tiered counter display with internal dividers or shelves will keep the presentation cleaner than a single open bin.

Very small or lightweight items

For extremely light items like lip balms or small blister packs, a folding carton display made of paperboard may offer sharper print quality and a more refined edge than corrugated board.

Heavy or liquid products

Dense items like glass beverage bottles or metal hardware can cause the unreinforced corrugated floor to sag. A display with a reinforced base or a multi-piece rigid structure is a safer choice for heavy payloads.

Board, Print, and Sizing Choices

Board thickness and print finish

While standard B-flute provides good rigidity, E-flute is often chosen for counter displays. The thinner E-flute profile yields crisper folds, cleaner exposed edges, and a smoother surface for high-resolution graphics.

Header height and sheet nesting

The height of the backboard directly affects how many displays can be cut from a single sheet of corrugated board. A very tall header increases the branding area but changes how the flat blanks nest during production.

Outer shipper planning

These displays cannot be shipped through parcel networks on their own. They are delivered flat to fulfillment centers or retail stores, meaning you will need to specify an outer master shipper to protect them during transit.

Base footprint and counter space

Retailers often have strict limits on how much counter space a display can occupy. Verifying the maximum allowed width and depth before finalizing the design ensures the display will actually be used in stores.

Adjusting the Display Profile

Pocket depth and front wall height

The depth of the bin can be extended to hold more product, and the front retaining wall can be raised or lowered depending on how much of the product needs to be visible versus secured.

Side wall sweep

The curved profile of the side walls can be adjusted to drop sharply or slope gently from the header down to the front panel, changing the visual style of the display.

Header shape and contour

While the standard template uses a rectangular header with rounded corners, the top profile can be die-cut into custom shapes to match brand logos, mascots, or product outlines.

Packing details

Center of gravity and backward lean

The base of the display is engineered with a slight 10-degree backward tilt. This shifts the center of gravity rearward, preventing the display from tipping forward when fully loaded with product.

Additional notes

Single-sided print efficiency

Because the flat blank unfolds so that the front of the bin and the front of the header face the same direction, the primary branding surfaces share one side of the corrugated board.

Related Retail Displays

EVF61005: Folding Carton Counter Display

Consider this alternative when packing smaller, lighter items that require the premium print surface and crisp edges of paperboard rather than corrugated material.

FAQs

Does this display require glue or tape to stay together?

No. The side walls feature hooks that slide into matching slots on the back header. This mechanical slit-lock secures the display rigidly without any adhesive.

Can I ship this display fully assembled with products inside?

This specific open-bin style is designed to ship flat to the retail location for on-site assembly. If you need a display that ships pre-loaded, you will need a different style of retail-ready packaging with a protective shipping cover.

Will the corrugated flutes be visible on the edges?

Yes, the top edge of the header and the sweeping side walls will show the exposed corrugated edge. Choosing a thinner board like E-flute minimizes this visual impact compared to thicker boards.

How much weight can the display hold?

The display rests directly on the counter, so the table supports the downward weight. However, heavy items can cause the corrugated floor to sag or the locking tabs to strain if the display is moved. Physical testing is recommended for dense products.

Can the header be cut into a custom shape?

Yes. While the standard template uses a rectangular header with rounded corners, the top profile can be die-cut into custom shapes to match brand logos or product outlines.

What board type is usually selected for this display?

E-flute is highly common because it balances the structural stiffness needed to keep the tall header standing straight with a smooth surface for high-quality retail printing.

Does the display stand perfectly straight?

The base is designed with a slight 10-degree backward lean. This intentional tilt shifts the center of gravity toward the back, which helps keep the display stable and prevents it from tipping forward when customers take products.

Should I test the display with my actual products before a full run?

Testing a physical sample is strongly advised. A prototype allows you to verify that the pocket depth holds your items securely, the header height does not make the unit top-heavy, and the board grade supports the total weight.

Review your product dimensions, weight, and retail assembly plan to finalize the right display proportions.