Abstract: A merchandising kiosk has a base shell enclosing a working area for a salesperson. The base shell has display cabinets, the top of which form a continuous counter about the working area. There is an entrance door in the base shell. A canopy that can be raised and lowered mates with the counter in the canopy's lowered position to seal the interior of the kiosk against theft and vandalism. The counter top above the door has a stop that engages the door and prevents it from being opened when the canopy is in the lowered secured position.The canopy for reasons of strength and stability are supported by at least two spaced apart posts within the central portion of the working area which posts are extensible from the closed to the open position. The canopy is raised and lowered preferably by a hydraulic piston driven by an electric pump. The hydraulic machinery and the posts are encased in a central vertical display unit.