Custom Acrylic
POS / POP Displays

POS stands for point-of-sale, while POP stands for point-of-purchase. Both terms are used for physical retail promotional displays, and their meanings often overlap. POS may emphasize the checkout area, while POP can also describe promotional displays positioned on shelves or elsewhere in a store. When preparing a project, the actual placement, products, available space, and campaign purpose matter more than the abbreviation. These displays are physical merchandising fixtures, not payment terminals or checkout software.

A standard acrylic countertop stand primarily organizes or elevates products. A POS/POP display is usually planned around a specific retail promotion, product launch, or branded merchandising program. It may combine product supports with campaign graphics, product information, or a defined stock arrangement. Some structures can serve both purposes. The important distinction is whether the design must also meet branding, shopper interaction, retailer placement, or multi-location deployment requirements.

Please provide the available width, depth, and height of the intended display location, including any restrictions from nearby shelves, checkout equipment, or other fixtures. The viewing direction and customer access should also be considered. If a retailer has approved merchandising dimensions, placement rules, or setup instructions, share those requirements before the design is finalized. This helps avoid developing a display that looks suitable in a rendering but does not fit the intended store environment.

Start with the number of SKUs, the dimensions and weight of each packaged product, and the quantity you want customers to see at one time. Consider how items will be removed without disturbing the remaining products and how store staff will replenish them. Product supports, dividers, or compartments may be needed depending on the assortment. For mixed-product promotions, a clearly defined facing and quantity plan helps the display design reflect the actual merchandising requirements.

A display can be evaluated for branding elements such as printed graphics, logo panels, promotional cards, or replaceable information holders. If campaign messages or prices need frequent updates, identify which parts should be removable or interchangeable before the structure is designed. Artwork dimensions, fixing methods, and expected handling should be reviewed together. The final graphic application and replacement method depend on the agreed construction and available production options.

Material selection depends on the desired appearance, product weight, display footprint, structure, and expected retail handling. Transparent acrylic can keep products visible, while colored or opaque elements may support branding or provide visual contrast. Thickness alone does not determine stability; unsupported spans, joints, supports, and load distribution also matter. Provide the product weights and intended display arrangement so the structure and appropriate sample checks can be evaluated before production approval.

MOQ and pricing depend on the display structure, materials, manufacturing steps, graphics, accessories, packaging, and order quantities. A campaign involving different products, artwork, or store-specific configurations may require separate setup or packing arrangements. Provide the quantity for each design or version rather than only the total campaign volume. If several stores need different product assortments, a version and destination breakdown will help clarify what should be quoted and packed together.

A physical sample can be discussed before bulk production, with its cost, preparation time, and review scope confirmed for the project. Important checks may include product fit, display footprint, graphic placement, access for customers, replenishment, stability, and assembly. If the display will be used across multiple stores, the agreed sample should also reflect any critical retailer requirements. Changes identified during review should be recorded in the approved specification before production proceeds.

The suitable packing method depends on the display structure, destination, available store labor, and installation requirements. Assembled units may reduce setup work at the store but require suitable protection and shipping space. Flat-pack designs may help reduce packing volume, although components, fittings, and assembly steps need to be considered carefully. For multi-location orders, identify whether displays should be packed individually, by store, or with specific product assortments and labels.

Please share a reference image or drawing, the intended retail placement, available dimensions, and the products to be displayed. Include packaged product sizes and weights, SKU quantities, branding artwork, estimated number of display units, and any store-specific versions. Packaging requirements, destination countries, and the target campaign launch date are also important. Production timing depends on the confirmed design, sampling, material availability, order quantity, and packaging, while shipping time should be evaluated separately.