Convenience Store Display FAQ's

What types of convenience store displays do you offer?

We offer a variety of convenience store display solutions including gondola shelving, candy shelves, candy bins, chip displays, shelf dividers, soda bottle displays, countertop displays, pegboard accessories, and free-standing merchandisers.

What is gondola shelving?

Gondola shelving is a versatile retail shelving system commonly used in convenience stores. It is available in single-sided wall units and double-sided aisle units to maximize merchandising space.

How do I choose between single-sided and double-sided shelving?

Single-sided shelving is designed to sit against walls, while double-sided shelving is intended for the center of the store to create merchandise aisles. The choice depends on your store layout and available floor space.

Can your displays help organize snacks and candy?

Yes. Shelf dividers, candy shelves, and candy bins are designed to create organized product sections, making it easier for customers to find items and helping staff maintain neat shelves.

What products work best in candy bin displays?

Candy bins are ideal for bagged candy, packaged snacks, impulse-purchase items, and other small convenience products that benefit from organized merchandising.

What is double-sided convenience store shelving?

Double-sided shelving—also called island or gondola shelving—is designed to stand in the middle of the store. Merchandise can be stocked and shopped from both sides, making it an efficient choice for creating snack and candy aisles.

Double-sided shelving is commonly used for:

Bagged chips and snacks
Packaged candy
Gum and mints
Cookies and crackers
Small convenience items
Seasonal or promotional merchandise
What is the most popular shelving size?

One of the most popular configurations is:

54 inches high
16 inches deep base shelf
16 inches deep upper shelf
Double-sided center section
Matching 54-inch-high × 16-inch-deep end cap
This size provides useful product capacity while maintaining good visibility across the store.

Do you offer a smaller shelving configuration?

Yes. Some customers prefer a lower-profile configuration consisting of:

48 inches high
14 inches deep base shelf
14 inches deep upper shelf
Matching end cap dimensions, when required
The 48-inch-high × 14-inch-deep option can be a good choice when you want to preserve sightlines, create a more open store layout, or work within a smaller footprint.

What is an end cap?

An end cap is the display fixture positioned at the end of a shelving aisle. End caps are excellent for high-visibility promotions and frequently purchased items such as:

Candy
Chips
Cookies
Seasonal products
Closeout merchandise
New or featured products
A matching end cap can be ordered with the same height and shelf depth as the aisle shelving.

Candy and Chip Displays

What shelving works best for bagged chips?

A flat chip shelf with a front fence is commonly used for bagged chips. The fence helps keep bags organized and prevents products from sliding or falling from the shelf. Chip displays can be configured on gondola shelving or used as freestanding floor displays.

Some chip displays can accommodate both small and large bags, with certain floor models reaching approximately 53 inches high.
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What shelving works best for candy?

Candy can be displayed using standard gondola shelves, sloped candy shelves, candy bins, or a combination of these fixtures.

A sloped candy shelf can present packages toward the customer and improve product visibility. A typical candy shelf uses a 15-degree downward slope with a 3-inch front shelf fence.
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What is a candy bin?

A candy bin is a shelf-based merchandising system that creates an open bin for loose or bagged candy. A common setup includes:

A gondola shelf
A 6-inch-high binning system
Front or side dividers
Pegboard hooks above the bin for hanging merchandise
This arrangement allows retailers to display hanging candy, bagged candy, and impulse products in one compact area.
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Can I display hanging candy above a candy shelf or bin?

Yes. Pegboard hooks can be installed in the pegboard back of compatible gondola shelving. Hanging candy, snack bags, accessories, and other packaged items can be merchandised above a shelf or bin.

What are shelf dividers used for?

Shelf dividers separate products into organized lanes and help keep merchandise facing forward. They are useful for candy, chips, snack bags, bottled drinks, and other packaged goods.

Available divider systems may include:

3-inch-high dividers or fencing
6-inch-high dividers or binning
Front fences
Product separators
Pegboard hooks
The appropriate style depends on the product size and how you want the display to look.
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Madix and Lozier Shelving

Do you offer Madix and Lozier double-sided shelving?

Madix and Lozier are widely used gondola shelving systems for retail and convenience store applications. Double-sided configurations are designed for center-store aisles, while single-sided configurations are designed to sit against a wall.

Lozier gondola systems are modular and can be configured with different shelves, backs, end displays, accessories, and finishes.

Are Madix and Lozier shelving systems suitable for convenience stores?

Yes. Both systems are commonly used in convenience stores and other retail environments because they support flexible merchandising for packaged products, snacks, candy, beverages, and promotional displays.

Can I use accessories with the shelving?

Compatible accessories may include:

Candy shelf fronts
Chip shelf fences
Shelf dividers
Candy bins
Pegboard hooks
Gravity-feed shelves
End displays
End panels
Wire accessories
Product brackets
For the best fit, match the accessories to the shelving manufacturer, upright style, back panel, shelf depth, and shelf size.

Can I use gravity-feed shelving for beverages?

Gravity-feed shelving can be used to merchandise products such as 2-liter soda bottles. These systems are available for use with compatible Madix or Lozier gondola shelving configurations.
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Can the shelving layout be changed later?

Modular gondola shelving can generally be reconfigured as product selections and store layouts change. Shelves and accessories can be moved to different levels, and sections can be added to extend an aisle.

Before ordering additional components, confirm that the new parts match the existing manufacturer and shelving style.

Colors and Appearance

What are the most popular shelving colors?

The most popular colors are:

Beige and Satin black

Beige offers a traditional, neutral appearance that works well in many convenience stores. Satin black provides a modern, high-contrast look and can help colorful candy and snack packaging stand out.

Should the end cap match the aisle shelving?

Matching the end cap to the aisle shelving creates a consistent, professional appearance. For example, a 54-inch-high aisle with 16-inch-deep shelves can be paired with a matching 54-inch-high × 16-inch-deep end cap.

Will the actual color match the color shown online?

Color appearance can vary depending on lighting, screen settings, and production batches. If color consistency is important, request confirmation of the available finish before placing a large order.

Ordering and Planning

How do I determine how many shelving sections I need?

Measure the available aisle length and divide it by the section width. Gondola shelving is commonly available in 3-foot and 4-foot sections, so a store can combine sections to create the required aisle length.
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Also allow space for:

Aisle clearance
End caps
Store entrances and exits
Refrigeration equipment
Checkout areas
Doors and emergency paths
Customer traffic flow
What information should I provide when requesting a quote?
Include:

Madix or Lozier shelving preference

Single-sided or double-sided configuration

Overall height
Base shelf depth
Upper shelf depth
Section width
Number of sections
Number of end caps

Preferred color

Product type, such as candy or chips
Required dividers, fences, bins, hooks, or specialty shelves
What is the best configuration for a typical candy and chip aisle?
A popular starting point is a double-sided gondola aisle with:

54-inch-high uprights
16-inch-deep base shelves
16-inch-deep upper shelves
Matching end caps
Flat chip shelves with 3-inch front fences
Sloped candy shelves
6-inch candy bins
Shelf dividers
Pegboard hooks
Beige or satin black finish
For a lower-profile layout, consider the 48-inch-high × 14-inch-deep configuration.

Can displays be designed for both candy and chips?

Yes. A single aisle can combine different shelf styles. For example, one side may use flat shelves and front fences for chip bags, while the other side uses sloped candy shelves, dividers, and bins for smaller packaged products.

How do I choose between the 54-inch and 48-inch shelving heights?

Choose the 54-inch-high configuration when you want more vertical capacity and a strong full-aisle presence. Choose the 48-inch-high configuration when visibility, openness, and a smaller visual footprint are more important.

How should I confirm compatibility with existing shelving?

Provide photos or details of the existing shelving, including:

Manufacturer
Upright dimensions
Shelf depth
Shelf length
Back style
Upright slot style
Existing color
End cap design

This helps ensure that replacement shelves and accessories fit properly.

Are chip displays available for both large and small bags?

Yes. Chip display systems are available for merchandising various bag sizes and can be used as floor-standing or countertop displays depending on your space and product mix.

What are shelf dividers used for?

Shelf dividers create individual product lanes and help prevent merchandise from mixing together. They are commonly used for candy, chips, beverages, and other packaged products.

Do you offer displays for 2-liter soda bottles?

Yes. Specialized gravity-feed displays are available for merchandising 2-liter soda bottles and are designed to work with compatible gondola shelving systems.

Are convenience store displays easy to assemble?

Many display systems are designed for straightforward assembly and installation, allowing store owners to quickly set up merchandising areas and update store layouts as needed.

Can I customize the length of my shelving aisles?

Yes. Gondola shelving sections are offered in multiple sizes and can be combined to create aisle lengths that fit the specific dimensions of your store.

Do you sell pegboard display accessories?

Yes. Pegboard hooks and accessories are available for hanging products such as bagged snacks, convenience items, and promotional merchandise.

What are the benefits of using display racks in a convenience store?

Display racks help improve product visibility, increase impulse purchases, maximize retail space, organize merchandise, and create a better shopping experience for customers.

Are countertop displays available?

Yes. Countertop displays are an excellent option for promoting impulse purchases near checkout areas and for highlighting seasonal or featured products.

How can convenience store displays increase sales?

Well-designed displays improve product visibility, encourage impulse buying, create organized merchandise sections, and make it easier for customers to locate products.

What should I consider when selecting a convenience store display?

Consider available floor space, product size and weight, traffic flow, display location, merchandising goals, and whether you need wall-mounted, aisle, countertop, or freestanding displays.

16. Do you offer display solutions for new convenience stores?

Yes. Comprehensive shelving and display systems can help new store owners efficiently organize products and create an attractive retail environment from the start.

Which displays are best for impulse purchases?

Candy shelves, countertop displays, chip racks, and front-end merchandisers are among the most effective display options for driving impulse purchases.

Can convenience store displays be reconfigured as inventory changes?

Yes. Many shelving and display systems allow shelves, dividers, hooks, and accessories to be adjusted to accommodate changing product assortments.

Do your displays work for both small and large convenience stores?

Yes. Display solutions are available for stores of various sizes, from small neighborhood markets to larger convenience store chains.

How do I get help selecting the right convenience store display?

Contact a display specialist with information about your store size, product categories, and merchandising goals to receive recommendations tailored to your specific needs.