| Wicker baskets provide many alternatives for | | | | baguettes, wrapping paper, umbrellas, and other |
| storing, presenting, and promoting food or other | | | | types of merchandise. Featuring reinforced braided |
| merchandising products. Baskets, trays, and racks | | | | edges for a decorative look, wicker baskets are |
| can be used as decorative bins or display fixtures | | | | the ideal displays for food service establishments. |
| for any kind of retail establishment, including retail | | | | Wicker and polypropylene baskets are also |
| stores, grocery stores, bakeries, and hospitality | | | | suitable for virtually any display requirement, from |
| locales. There are several types of wicker | | | | gift baskets to condiment trays. |
| displays on the market to store and present food | | | | Metal stands that support multiple wicker baskets |
| products or merchandise. These traditional | | | | and trays are typically available in either floor |
| products are crafted from wicker (natural willow) | | | | standing or counter top models. Counter top |
| and come in the form of trays, baskets, or tiered | | | | styles are excellent space-savers. For stores and |
| basket sets. Other styles include counter top or | | | | restaurants with limited space, counter top wicker |
| floor stands with metal support frames on which | | | | baskets combined with wire racks are an ideal |
| to display the baskets. This article describes | | | | solution to help with organization. Counter top |
| natural willow baskets, as well as wire racks and | | | | wicker racks are often found in cafes, |
| stands, in further detail. | | | | restaurants, convenience stores, and retail shops. |
| Wicker baskets are made from natural willow or | | | | These products offer an effective way of |
| polypropylene plastic. Natural willow baskets are | | | | displaying condiments, packed foods, candy, and |
| handmade by artisans and each basket is unique, | | | | other small items efficiently. Wicker display stands |
| meaning no two are exactly alike. The willow | | | | are available in many sizes, finishes, and colors for |
| fibers add warmth to interior displays, especially | | | | you to choose from. These attractive displays |
| due to their natural appearance. These baskets | | | | also reduce clutter and add to the interior décor |
| allow for some natural stretching but under | | | | of any establishment. |
| severe strain they can splinter and break. On the | | | | Floor stands with wicker baskets allow you to |
| other hand, wicker baskets manufactured out of | | | | display products neatly and attractively as well. |
| polypropylene are machine made and each basket | | | | Most of the wire racks come in 3 or 4 tiered |
| is an exact copy of the one made before it. The | | | | designs holding as many wicker baskets. Floor |
| polypropylene plastic fibers are colored to match | | | | stands are designed to optimize floor space, |
| the warm browns of real wicker which are then | | | | ultimately making room for more food displays or |
| woven around a wire frame, adding stability and | | | | other merchandising tasks. Floor standing wicker |
| making them more forgiving. The bendable wire | | | | and wire displays are often utilized by clothing |
| frame enables the basket to be brought back to | | | | retailers, shops, bakeries, and grocery stores to |
| its original appearance if it gets stretched out of | | | | name but a few. |
| shape. Polypropylene baskets also tend to be | | | | Wicker baskets provide warm styling that fits in |
| slightly less expensive than their natural willow | | | | well with both old-fashioned and modern interiors. |
| counterparts, but both styles look identical when | | | | They perform the same tasks as metal bins but |
| viewed from a distance. | | | | do so more affordably. Wicker baskets have |
| Each basket brings its own unique features, such | | | | been around for centuries and even though they |
| as round storage baskets with handles or display | | | | are being re-produced in different materials today, |
| trays with raised borders. A tray can display | | | | there will always be a place for the natural willow |
| freshly-baked rolls and bagels in a bakery, while | | | | wicker basket. |
| the 2-handled baskets are perfect for displaying | | | | |