Mechandising system and method of use

Abstract

A merchandising system for a displaying a plurality of products is disclosed. The system includes a base and a proximal member. The base includes a product-supporting surface which defines a longitudinal axis. The proximal member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a proximal portion of the base. The proximal member includes an arcuate portion extending between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the proximal member. The proximal member includes a scalloped portion extending from an upper portion of the proximal member toward a lower portion of the proximal member.

1 . A merchandising system for a displaying a plurality of products, the system comprising:
 a base including a product-supporting surface, the product-supporting surface of the base defining a longitudinal axis; and   a proximal member disposed in mechanical cooperation with a proximal portion of the base, the proximal member including an arcuate portion extending between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of proximal member, and a scalloped portion extending from an upper portion of the proximal member toward a lower portion of the proximal member.   
     
     
         2 . The merchandising system of  claim 1 , further including a pusher assembly, the pusher assembly including a pusher member disposed in mechanical cooperation with the base and being configured to urge products on the base toward the proximal portion of the base. 
     
     
         3 . The merchandising system of  claim 1 , wherein the proximal member further includes a cutout extending therethrough, the cutout being fully enclosed by the remainder of the proximal member. 
     
     
         4 . The merchandising system of  claim 3 , wherein the cutout is between about 30% and about 70% of the size of the entire proximal member. 
     
     
         5 . The merchandising system of  claim 3 , wherein a height of a center of the cutout as measured from the product-supporting surface of the base is between about 0.5 inches and about 2.5 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The merchandising system of  claim 1 , wherein the arcuate portion of the proximal member defines a radius of curvature of between about 2 inches and about 4 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The merchandising system of  claim 1 , wherein a height of a bottom of the scalloped portion as measured from the product-supporting surface of the base is between about 1.5 inches and about 6 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The merchandising system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of products positioned on the base, wherein each product has a height of between about 3 inches and about 9 inches, and wherein each product has a center of gravity of between about 1.5 inches and about 5 inches. 
     
     
         9 . The merchandising system of  claim 8 , wherein the center of gravity of the product is lower than a midpoint of the height of the product. 
     
     
         10 . A method of stocking a merchandising system, the method comprising:
 providing a merchandising system including a base and a proximal member disposed in mechanical cooperation with a proximal portion of the base, the proximal member including an arcuate portion extending between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the proximal member, a scalloped portion extending from an upper portion of the proximal member toward a lower portion of the proximal member, and a cutout extending through the proximal member; and   positioning a first product in contact with the proximal member;   contacting the first product through the cutout in the proximal member;   pushing the first product distally along a portion of the base; and   inserting a second product proximally of the first product.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising urging the products on the base toward the proximal portion of the base with a pusher assembly.