These simple Straight-Entry Scan Hooks appear to be on a drunken binge. Fixturing this bad detracts from store appearance, and even detracts from the price you can command for items. A disheveled store implies “deep discount” and “poor quality.” Industry standards for Display and Scanning Hook uptilt is 5 to 7 degrees. All hooks have a built in cant to keep merchandise on the hook, and compensate for the downward flex caused by stocked product weight. The quality control spec is +/- 2 degrees from the design angle to maintain hook alignment storewide. If your hooks look this bad in store, I suggest your purchased fixtures don’t meet industry quality standards. Your customers expect good quality for their money, shouldn’t you when it comes to your fixtures? CLICK the thumbnail for a similar problem across the same store.
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