Abstract: A modular merchandise display unit comprising an upright, substantially vertical wall having opposite sides and a pair of opposite ends. The substantially vertical wall is normally positioned along a central axis of the merchandise display unit. A base is provided for supporting the upright wall, and this base includes a pair of axially-disposed sockets and a pair of offset sockets. The display unit further includes a plurality of elongated shelves with merchandise receiving surfaces. These shelves are removably connected to and extend outwardly from the opposite sides of the upright wall. Curved shelves are securable to the merchandising display unit at opposite ends of the upright walls. These curved shelves have merchandise receiving surfaces which may or may not merge smoothly with the surfaces of a pair of elongated shelves. Each pair of elongated shelves is disposed on the opposite sides of the upright walls.

Abstract: A container for support along a vertical surface, and comprising front and back walls, side walls, and a bottom wall, all made of a flexible plastic. The container has an open top end for the insertion and removal of goods to be displayed. The container also includes an upper rim providing support for and along the upper ends of the front, back, and side walls. A bottom rod has a pair of spaced apart ends, and circumscribes one or more of the back and side walls.