Abstract: The specification discloses a sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly including a baseboard, a plurality of C-shaped reinforcing channels arranged on the baseboard, and a plurality of T-shaped slats secured to the baseboard to entrap the channels therebetween. Optionally, the C-shaped channels are omitted and the slats are secured to the baseboard using a colored adhesive which is visible between the slats to provide a decorative appearance. Also disclosed is a modified assembly wherein decor strips are removably received within the slots, and wherein the slots are configured to retain the strips against the back wall of the slot.

Abstract: The specification discloses a sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly including a baseboard, a plurality of C-shaped reinforcing channels arranged on the baseboard, and a plurality of T-shaped slats secured to the baseboard to entrap the channels therebetween. Optionally, the C-shaped channels are omitted and the slats are secured to the baseboard using a colored adhesive which is visible between the slats to provide a decorative appearance. Also disclosed is a modified assembly wherein decor strips are removably received within the slots, and wherein the slots are configured to retain the strips against the back wall of the slot.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modular merchandising display system including a plurality of upright members, a plurality of lateral members interconnecting the upright members, and a plurality of decor strips releasably mounted on and encapsulating each upright member. Each decor strip includes two flexible sides, each of which is adjacent an edge of another decor strip on the upright member so that the upright members are hidden. The lateral members extend between adjacent sides, which flex to accommodate the lateral member.