Shown on a bar, this hybrid backplate exhibits characteristics of a bar merchandiser hook and grid hook in a single specimen. Note the tunnel across the top and extended vertical reach that would allow deployment on 3″ or 4″ grid. An outstanding solution for this specialty retailer who’s showroom is extensively outfitted with both grid and bar displays. Creatively mating the needs, one hook can serve both (though at the time of my visit these were seen only on bars, apparently the chain continues to use its existing Grid Hooks on Grid).
For retailers with wholesale dual displays, this unit is worth consideration. For others do test on your selling floor. The added depth for bar mount requires increased rear clearance, and might interfere with grid displays set up back-to-back or against vertical surfaces. A minor disadvantage on bar is that they appear oversized and the long nonessential “tail” seems out-of-place … though admittedly it will usually be covered by stock.
This type of hybrid is a custom-from-stock solution. With minor tweaking manufacturers can often created something “revolutionary” with only a less expensive “evolutionary” change in production dies and jigs. If you have a special need like this, contact your favorite manufacturer for a brainstorming session on inexpensive solutions.
For Bar Merchandiser Trays as an alternative SEE…
“Mike and Ike in Pusher Trays”
“Softgoods Vend in Pusher Tray”
“Bar Mount Pusher Trays and Pie a la Mode Cross Sell”For uncommon Bar uses SEE…
“Ovoid-shape European Backbar”
“Fendi Scarf Bars for Sophisticates”
“Defining Categories On Slatwall With a Bar”
“Bar Merchandiser Itself Plugs In”
“Gravity Feed Backbar for Belts”For other hybrid hook designs SEE…
“Hybrid Grid Hook Now For Pegboard Too“
“Wire Basket Hybrid Mount Sells Plush”
“Triple-Threat Utility Hook“
“Gender Tagged Ski Boot Trays“
“Hybrid Bar Vs Regular Bar Faceouts Compared”
“Sign Circle With Hybrid Faceout Mount”
“Sign Circle With Hybrid Bar Mount”
“Sign Square: Hybrid Faceout and Bar Mount”
“Super-Duty Hybrid Loop Hook”
“Giganto Hybrid Safety Loop Hook”
“Hybrid Perforated Metal Hook”
“Dual Over / Under Hook Design”
“Hybrid Helmet Hook” and
“Hybrid Grid / Bar Hook”For educational-oriented Bar Merchandisers posts SEE…
“Threaded vs Universal No-Tool Bar Mounts”
“Bar Merchandising the Hard Way“
“Hybrid Bar Faceout vs Regular Bar Faceout”
“Metal Backplate Kaizen at Work“
“Gravity-Feed Two-Position Backbar”
“Eye Test for Bar Fixture Experts”
“How to Avoid Frontwire Sag”
“Baseline Post for Plug-In Bar Hooks”
“Hybrid Grid / Bar Combo Hook”
“Saddle-Mount for Bar Has Rubber Insert”
“Set-Screw Locks Saddle Mount“
“How to Build a Bar Merchandiser”For additional interesting Bar implementations SEE…
“Store Fixtures for a Secret Sect”
“Mike and Ike Pusher Trays“
“Softgoods Vend Via Bar Pusher Tray”
“Elbow Faceout Turns Right Angle“
“Skateboard Hook Saddle-Mounts to Bar”
“Wide Saddle-Mount Ladder Hook for Bar”
“Dual Over and Under Bar Hook Design”
“Square-Hole Bar-Mount Faceouts“
“Bar Hooks Interlace Cookware”
“Backbar Dish Displayer”
“Cutlery Bar”
“Balls Balance on Bar-Mount Utility Hooks”
“Giganto Safety Loop Hook for Bar”
“Toilet Seat Hook For Bar”
“Periscope Faceout for Bar“
“Diagonal Drop-Arm Sign Holder for Bar“
“Custom Goggle Displayer for Bar”
“Hybrid Helmet Hook for Bar”For a great selection of Grid posts see…
“Curved Grid and Grid Hook“
“V-Back Loop Hook for Grid“
“Diagonal Grid with Custom Hook”
“Speaker Platforms for Wire Grid“
“Grid Backplates: Plate vs Wire”
“Green Grid Hosts Grey All Wire Hooks“
“Corded, Drop-Shadowed, 4″ Grid”
“V-Back Grid Display Hook”
“Butt Welded J-Hook for Grid“
“Pin-Up Hook for Wire Grid.“
“Hybrid Grid / Bar Hook“
“Rare Anti-Sweep Grid Hook“
“Malleable Aluminum Grid Hooks”
“Grid Hook Lacks Grid”
“Zip-Tied Grid Hook”
“Grid Hook on Inverted Basket“
“Primitive But Creative Display”
“Grid Backplate Transforms Display“
“Elbow Faceout for Grid Turns Right Angle“
“Grid-Based Open Wire Shelf“
“Coffin Case Median Grid“
“Boots Hanging or Free-Standing“
“Savvy Auto Salon Sells Via Grid“
“Baseball Bals Tethered to Grid“
“Hang Tag As Grid Back Tag“
“Umbrella Waterfall Rack for Grid“
“Pin-Up Hook as Grid Mount”For a Pinterest Board visual summary see…
“Hooks: Grid Concepts and Hooks in Retail“