A multi-piece corrugated floor display designed to stack multiple tiers of product for club stores and retail end-caps.
Unlike standard shelving units, this display relies on the product itself to support the upper tiers. The base acts as a reinforced pedestal, while individual open-top trays stack directly on the load-bearing goods below them.
Well-suited for high-volume retail environments where full pallets are dropped directly onto the floor. The open trays provide clear product visibility and easy access for shoppers.
Heavy and Rigid Products
Because the upper trays rest directly on the items below them, this setup is a strong fit for canned goods, bottled beverages, or products in rigid secondary packaging.
Beverage and Canned Goods Promotions
The open tray format allows shoppers to quickly grab individual cans or bottles while the base pedestal elevates the bottom tier to a comfortable reaching height.
End-Cap Retail Presentations
The stacked tray arrangement creates a dense, highly visible product block that works well at the end of retail aisles where floor space is limited.
Co-Packing and Assembly Realities
Co-Packing Operations
This display requires manual assembly. While the base sleeve can be pre-glued, the internal support grid and each individual tray must be manually folded and locked before loading.
Pallet Transit
Once assembled and loaded, the entire unit acts as a single palletized block. It typically requires an outer corrugated shroud, corner boards, and stretch wrap to manage transit to the retail floor.
High-Volume Retail Environments
Designed for fast-moving goods, the open trays allow store staff to quickly assess inventory levels and remove empty trays as the product sells down.
When to Consider Standard Shelving Displays
Standard Shelving Displays
If your product is fragile, irregularly shaped, or cannot bear the weight of the tiers above it, compare this to a standard shelving display where the corrugated walls carry the vertical load.
Single-Tier Bins
For smaller promotional runs or lighter items, a simple dump bin or single-tier floor display may reduce assembly labor and material costs.
Board Grade and Grid Density Choices
Mixed Board Grades
It is common to specify a heavy double-wall board for the base and internal grid to maximize crush resistance, while using a lighter single-wall board for the trays to make manual folding easier.
Internal Grid Density
The number of intersecting support strips inside the base can be increased to handle heavier total display weights.
Print and Finish
The base pedestal and the outer walls of the trays are highly visible and often require high-graphics printing. The internal support grid is hidden and can remain unprinted kraft.
Tray Count and Overall Height
The total number of trays must balance shopper reach with the compression strength of the bottom tier of product.
Adjusting Trays and Base Strength
Tray Wall Height
The height of the tray walls can be adjusted to balance product retention with shopper visibility.
Tongue-and-Slot Locks
The locking tabs on the trays can be sized to match the chosen board caliper, ensuring they stay secure during handling without tearing.
Base Pedestal Height
The height of the base can be modified to raise the first tier of product off the floor, improving access and protecting goods from floor-level moisture or impacts.
Packing details
Base Sleeve Gluing
The outer base is a simple rectangular sleeve that is typically glued on a folder-gluer and shipped flat.
Additional notes
Outer shipping shroud
The fully loaded display will require an outer corrugated shroud or corner boards for safe transit to the retail store.
Prototype testing
Because the display relies on the product for vertical support, a physical prototype should be tested with the actual product to verify stability and load capacity.
Review this option if evaluating different multi-tier presentation styles.
FAQs
Does the corrugated display support the weight of the upper trays?
The base pedestal carries the total weight, but the upper trays rest directly on the products below them. Your product must be load-bearing to support the tiers above.
What happens if my product is not rigid?
If the items cannot support vertical weight, a standard shelving unit with load-bearing corrugated walls is a better choice.
How is the display assembled?
The base sleeve is popped open, and an interlocking grid is manually assembled and dropped inside. Each tray is then manually folded and locked using a tongue-and-slot system.
Are glue or tape required for assembly?
The base sleeve requires a glued manufacturer's joint, which is usually completed before delivery. The internal grid and the trays assemble mechanically without additional tape or glue.
Can this be shipped through a parcel network?
This is a multi-piece retail display designed to be assembled, loaded, and shipped on a pallet. It is not suitable for mixed-carrier parcel shipping because the open trays and exposed products require pallet-level handling.
Do all components need to be the same material?
Optimizing the board grades, such as using a stronger board for the base and grid, and a lighter board for the trays, can balance material strength and ease of assembly.
How does the base stay rigid?
The internal slotted support strips cross at 90-degree angles to form a dense grid. This grid pushes against the inside of the base walls, providing the primary vertical load path for the bottom tray.
Can the internal grid be printed?
The internal support grid is hidden inside the base pedestal, so it is typically left as unprinted kraft board to reduce costs.
A high-capacity presentation style that turns load-bearing products into their own display support.
