Abstract: A slatwall panel comprises a backboard and a slatwall channel attached to the backboard. The slatwall channel includes a longitudinal horizontal slot, and opposing longitudinal first and second grooves parallel to the slot. First and second substrates include edge portions disposed in the first and second grooves, respectively. The slot includes a rear wall, a bottom wall and a top wall forming a U-shaped groove. The bottom wall is slanted downwardly toward the rear wall; and the U-shaped groove is configured to receive a shelf wherein the top wall provides a stop to a top rear portion of the shelf and a front portion of the bottom wall provides support to a bottom rear portion of the shelf.