Abstract: An environment favoring vertical display assembly for merchandising containerized articles sandwiches a plurality of block of the containers between an upper and a lower tray. The trays are constructed to receive the top portion of one block and the bottom portion of an adjacent block. Means are provided for preventing lateral movement of the block of containers between the trays, the means being free of fixed attachment to the trays.

Abstract: A display rack is described, which is fabricated from a minimum number of recyclable, cellulosic components. The unit is easy to assemble and disassemble without a need for tools, and may be pre-packed for gravity feed of articles to be merchandised.

Abstract: A modular display stand for exhibition of articles of manufacture is described, made up basically of only three components. The stand may be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools. The stand is stable when loaded with relatively heavy loads of articles to be exhibited. Advantageously, the stand is constructed of materials, all of which can be recycled after use with minimal impact on the environment.

Abstract: A reel for yarn, ribbon, or the like is disclosed which consists of a pair of end pieces and a central web operatively connected therebetween about which the yarn or ribbon can be wound. The end pieces are of identical construction and each comprises a single blank of foldable material having a central section, at least two intermediate sections respectively joined to two sides of the central section along fold lines therebetween, and two end sections respectively associated with the intermediate sections along additional fold lines therebetween. The central section has at least one slot formed therein which receives the end flanges in the folded configuration of the end pieces. The intermediate sections are folded through approximately 180.degree. over the central section about the fold lines therebetween and the end sections of the blank are folded through approximately 90.degree.