Oct 8, 2026Retail Displays
How to Choose Custom Display Boxes for Retail: Counter, Peg Hook and More
Which custom display box fits your retail channel? Compare counter, peg hook, floor and shipper displays — sizes, materials, MOQ 500 per design and 10–15 day lead time.
Walk into any well-run retail space and the difference between a brand that sells and a brand that blends in is usually the display. Custom display boxes put your products at eye level, carry your branding at the point of purchase and move units without a salesperson. This guide explains the main display formats and how to choose between them.
Counter Display Boxes
Counter display boxes sit on the checkout counter or shelf edge and hold a small number of units — typically 6 to 24. They are the workhorse format for cartridges, cosmetics, snacks and small retail items. Paperboard construction keeps them light and printable on all sides, and standard MOQ is 500 boxes per design.
Peg Hook Displays
Peg hook displays hang products on retail pegboard walls. Each header card carries your branding while the hang tabs present the product. This format suits flat, light products — sticker sheets, small pouches, pre-roll mylar bags — and turns unused wall space into selling space.
Floor Displays and Shippers
Floor displays hold larger volumes — 50 units or more — and stand beside aisles or entrances. Shipper displays combine the shipping carton and the display in one structure: open the box and it is ready for the floor. Corrugated board handles the weight, and printing keeps the brand visible from a distance.
How to Choose the Right Display
- Channel — ask the retailer what space they can give you: counter, wall or floor
- Unit count — match the display capacity to your reorder cycle
- Product weight — paperboard for light items, corrugated board for heavy or large ones
- Branding — the display should match your product packaging for a consistent shelf block
MOQ, Lead Time and Shipping
Standard MOQ is 500 boxes per design. Mockup in 1–2 days, bulk production in 10–15 days after sample approval. Displays ship flat-packed with assembly guides, with delivery across North America and Europe, including the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Czechia and Slovakia.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the MOQ for custom display boxes?
Our standard MOQ is 500 boxes per design. Contact us for special requirements or multiple SKU projects.
2. How long does production take?
Mockup in 1–2 days, bulk production in 10–15 days after sample approval.
3. Can the display match my product packaging?
Yes. CMYK and Pantone printing with matte, glossy, Spot UV or foil finishes keeps displays consistent with your packaging line.
4. Do displays ship assembled?
No — displays ship flat-packed to save freight cost and include assembly guides. Most formats assemble in under a minute.
Ready to compare options for your channel? See the custom counter display box, peg hook display for pouches and custom cartridge display box product pages for structures and specs.
Send your product dimensions and retail channel to info@starwaypack.com — our team replies with a free mockup and quote.
