Sam’s Club shelf displays need to be both neat and durable enough for shipping. Today, we’re breaking down the Trays with Dividers guide—perfect for weight-sensitive bagged or individually packaged products!

1. Applicable Products

These two tray styles are designed for lightweight items that can’t support weight:

- Low Tray (Short Tray + Tall Dividers): Ideal for individually packaged foods like bagged bacon

- Full Layer Tray (Full-Layer Tray + Corner Supports): Great for crushable goods like chips and bagged snacks

2. Core Requirements 

Regardless of the tray type, these rules apply:

1. Display & Dimensions:

   - Minimum 3-side shoppable for customers

   - Maximum unit height (including pallet) ≤ 52 inches; no overhang beyond the pallet

   - Minimum unit footprint: 45” × 37”; tray lip height ≥ 3 inches

2. Packaging Rules:

   - No taped or stapled tray corners allowed

   - Selling units and secondary packaging must meet or exceed ISTA-6-SAMSCUB transit testing standards (shock/pressure resistance)

   - No false bottoms

3. Shipping Protection:

   - Top shipping caps or top sheets are required to protect the top layer during transit

3. Extra Best Practices (Bonus Tips)

For Full Layer Trays, consider these optimizations:

- Use reinforced front lip designs to boost durability during transit and in-club shopping

- Divider systems should protect tray lips from breaking during transit and in-club use

- The structure should support an additional layer of product (Sam’s Club will stack the final display layer on top of new displays during replenishment)

Don’t forget to reference these required official sections: Package Testing Section, Weight & Height Requirement Section, and Unitization & Shipping Section.

For more questions related to Sam's Club packaging solutions, please consult CTK!