It’s a familiar scene in many supermarkets: A shopper looks around for help finding a product, but the staff is nowhere to be seen, not because they don’t care, but because they’re stuck in the aisles, fixing messy shelves or restocking products that just won’t stay in place. Sound familiar?
“We hear it all the time,” says Tony Hall, commercial director at HL Display Australia. “Staff want to engage with customers, but they’re constantly being pulled away to face up shelves and fix displays. It’s exhausting and inefficient.”
In a retail world where every customer interaction counts and every labour hour costs more, this is a problem retailers can no longer afford to ignore. With up to 45 per cent of in-store labour spent on shelf maintenance, HL Display is helping stores reclaim that time and redirect it to where it really matters, the customer.
Turn shelf chaos into a strategic advantage
HL Display’s innovative shelf management solutions tackle the operational headaches that retailers face daily: Messy product presentation, low stock visibility, and time-consuming planogram changes. Whether it’s ambient shelving or chilled displays, HL’s systems are designed to reduce labour, speed up restocking, and drive sales.
“It’s not just about tidying shelves,” Hall explained. “Our systems help retailers create a better shopping experience while freeing up staff to focus on higher-value tasks.”
Take Multivo Max is a low-maintenance metal wire pusher tray for retailers who want perfect shelf presentation without replacing their current shelves. HL’s flexible pusher tray system is designed for stores that want a cleaner, more organised shelf without needing a full overhaul and that fits neatly onto existing shelves and adjusts to hold a wide range of packaging sizes. Staff no longer have to waste time repositioning products. Multivo Max does the work for them, keeping everything front-faced and easy to shop.
No shelf? No problem
HL’s Next pusher system is a shelf-less solution that mounts directly onto crossbars. It takes shelf efficiency to a whole new level by removing the shelf altogether. Instead, it mounts directly onto crossbars, freeing up vertical space and allowing more product facings in the same area.
“We recently installed Next in a major Australian supermarket, creating a nine-meter chocolate wall,” Hall recalled. “One of the brands placed on the bottom shelf – usually the worst-performing position – saw a 27 per cent sales lift after installation. That’s the kind of impact this system delivers.”
Next is tool-free, adhesive-free, and built for flexibility. Each pusher lane can be removed for easy restocking, and its adjustable design allows for side-by-side placement of products with different sizes and packaging formats. It’s efficient, eye-catching, and incredibly practical.
Let gravity do the merchandising
In high-turnover categories like beverages, constant restocking is a challenge. HL’s Roller Track system uses gravity to gently bring products forward as customers shop, ensuring a clean, full-facing look with minimal effort.
“Tests have shown that Roller Track can reduce shelf merchandising time by up to 39 per cent,” Hall noted. “That’s time staff can use to engage with customers or maintain other parts of the store.”
Roller Track is ideal for any retailer looking to streamline operations without compromising on presentation.
Simple tools, seamless results
For tight spaces or shelves with varying product types, HL’s Glide Track offers an elegant, low-tech solution. These slanted glide mats help products slide forward automatically, improving visibility and making stock gaps instantly noticeable. They’re easy to install, work in chilled environments, and can be customised to fit almost any shelf.
“Glide Track is one of my personal favourites,” Hall said. “It’s simple, smart, and does exactly what it needs to, keeping products front-facing and ready to shop.”
Retail that works smarter, not harder
Retailers today can’t afford to waste time or labour. HL Display’s shelf management systems are designed to take the pressure off store teams, improve the look and feel of every aisle, and ultimately increase sales. From advanced pushers to simple gravity systems, these tools are already transforming stores across Australia.
“It’s about empowering retailers to be more efficient without losing the human touch,” Hall concluded. “Because when your shelves run smoothly, everything else follows.”
