Custom Display Boxes

What is a display box?

A display box, also called a counter display or shelf-ready box, holds multiple retail units and doubles as a stand at the point of sale. Common features include an open or angled front, a printed header panel that rises above the products, and a base that keeps items upright. Some ship flat and are folded by the store, while others arrive filled and open with a perforated tear strip.

When to choose a display box

Display boxes work best for small, impulse-friendly products that sell in multiples: candy bars, lip balm, gum, hair accessories, phone accessories, samples and travel sizes. They help a new brand earn a spot near the register, where space is limited and a clear branded unit stands out.

Materials and finishes

Light products usually go in SBS paperboard, a smooth bleached board that prints bright, crisp color. Heavier products, or displays that ship already filled, often use E-flute corrugated, a thin fluted board that adds strength while keeping a good print surface. Kraft board suits natural and eco-minded brands. Gloss or matte lamination helps the display stand up to handling in a busy store.

Design tips

• Lead with the header: put your brand and one clear message where shoppers look first.
• Print the inside: once products sell, the inner walls show.
• Plan the fill: tell us the size and count of the units so the box fits them neatly.
• Check store rules: some retailers set limits on display size, so ask your buyer before you finalize.

How ordering works

Send us your size, quantity, material and artwork through the quote form. We reply with pricing and options. Our team helps set your artwork on the dieline, and you receive a digital proof before print. Nothing goes to production until you approve it, and our production partner makes and ships the finished boxes to you anywhere in the USA and Canada.