Merchandising system

Abstract

Systems and methods for merchandising product are disclosed. A merchandising system includes a base coupled to the frame configured to move between a first position and a second position. The merchandising system further includes a pusher assembly provided on the base configured to move between a first position and a second position. The merchandising system further includes a retainer assembly coupled to the pusher assembly. The retainer assembly is configured to restrict movement of the pusher assembly as the base is moved from the first position of the base to the second position of the base.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A merchandising system comprising: 
 a base configured to move between a first position and a second position;    a pusher assembly provided on the base configured to move between a first position and a second position; and    a retainer assembly coupled to the pusher assembly;    wherein the retainer assembly is configured to restrict movement of the pusher assembly as the base is moved from the first position of the base to the second position of the base.    
     
     
         2 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the retainer assembly comprises a coiled spring.  
     
     
         3 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the retainer assembly comprises an elastic cord.  
     
     
         4 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the first position of the base comprises one of a storage position and a display position.  
     
     
         5 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the second position of the base comprises one of a restocking position and a replenishing position.  
     
     
         6 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the base is configured to slide between the first position of the base and the second position of the base.  
     
     
         7 . The merchandising system of  claim 6  further comprising at least one glide provided between the frame and the base.  
     
     
         8 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  further comprising a bracket coupled to the base configured to allow for the selective attachment of the merchandising system to a frame.  
     
     
         9 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the base is configured to be attached to a shelf.  
     
     
         10 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a first divider provided on the base; and  
 a second divider provided on the base;  
 wherein the pusher assembly is provided between the first divider and the second divider.  
 
     
     
         11 . A merchandising system comprising: 
 a base configured to move from a first position to a second position;    a pusher assembly provided on the base configured to move from a first position to a second position; and    a retainer assembly configured to secure the pusher assembly in the first position of the pusher assembly;    wherein the retainer assembly is configured to release the pusher assembly in the first position of the base.    
     
     
         12 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the retainer assembly comprises a release assembly.  
     
     
         13 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the retainer assembly comprises a trigger assembly.  
     
     
         14 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the first position of the base is a storage position.  
     
     
         15 . The merchandising system of  claim 13  wherein the trigger assembly further comprises: 
 a latch; and  
 a spring configured to bias the latch in a position to secure the pusher assembly in the first position of the pusher assembly.  
 
     
     
         16 . An assembly for merchandising product comprising: 
 a base configured to move between a storage position and a restocking position;    a divider assembly provided on the base having a number of product dividers;    a pusher assembly provided between adjacent product dividers and configured to move between a first position and a second position; and    a retainer assembly coupled to the pusher assembly, wherein the retainer assembly is configured to retain the pusher assembly in the first position with the base in the restocking position.    
     
     
         17 . The assembly of  claim 16  wherein the retainer assembly is coupled between the pusher assembly and a fixed point relative to the base.  
     
     
         18 . The assembly of  claim 16  wherein the retainer assembly is an elastic retainer assembly.  
     
     
         19 . The assembly of  claim 16  wherein the retainer assembly is a coiled spring.  
     
     
         20 . The assembly of  claim 16  wherein the retainer assembly is an elastic cord.  
     
     
         21 . The assembly of  claim 16  wherein the pusher assembly further comprises: 
 a pusher body; and  
 a biasing element coupled to the pusher body;  
 wherein the retainer assembly is coupled to the pusher body.