Hi, I’m Paul. After years of working with display solutions across New Zealand, I’ve come to realise one thing — hardware stores and convenience retailers face some of the toughest merchandising challenges. You’re dealing with hundreds (sometimes thousands) of small items in limited space, and everything needs to be easy to see, reach, and restock.
That’s where peg boards come in. These simple vertical panels, combined with the right hooks and accessories, can completely transform how you display stock — especially in busy, high-turnover stores like dairies, service stations, and hardware suppliers.
Tidy Displays = More Sales
One of the biggest problems in hardware and convenience is visual clutter. Tools, cables, batteries, lightbulbs, snacks, lighters — they all end up piled on shelves or hanging unevenly from plastic clips.
Switching to peg boards:
Clears floor and counter space
Keeps products visible and neatly arranged
Encourages customers to browse for longer
Helps staff spot when stock is running low
With the right peg board setup, every item has a place — which means fewer missed sales and faster restocking.
Perfect for Small Items and Fast-Moving Stock
Peg boards are especially useful for:
Hanging packaged items like screws, batteries, or razors
Smaller tools, accessories, or refill products
Impulse buys at checkout areas (e.g. mints, keyrings, chargers)
By using single pegboard hooks, you can easily group similar products together, highlight promos, or rotate stock by season or supplier.
Tip: Shorter hooks are ideal for lighter products at eye level, while longer hooks can hold backup stock above or below the main display area.
Built for Busy Stores and Heavy Use
Unlike some display solutions that don’t hold up in high-use environments, peg boards are built tough — especially volcano pegboards used in hardware retail.
Key benefits for busy stores:
Hooks can be moved easily without tools
Boards can be cleaned and reconfigured between shifts
Durable materials resist damage from heavy use
Convenience stores with rotating promos (think 2-for-1 snacks or new tech accessories) find peg boards perfect for keeping displays fresh and tidy without needing extra shelves or stands.
Add-On Accessories That Make Life Easier
To get the most from peg boards in a retail environment, consider:
Flipper label holders for clean, consistent pricing
Scan strips to integrate with POS/barcode systems
Dividers or hook stops to group similar items
Spacers for adapting hooks to flat panels if needed
Mills Display stocks a complete range of accessories to help hardware and convenience stores create fast, flexible, and fully stocked displays — even in tight spaces.
For hardware and convenience retailers in New Zealand, peg boards aren’t just display panels — they’re tools for better sales, faster service, and cleaner stores. When set up correctly with durable pegboard hooks and label holders, they turn cluttered walls into efficient selling zones.
Whether you’re displaying screws, snacks, or screen wipes, Mills Display has the peg board and accessory range to help your store stay organised and sales-ready — no matter how busy your day gets.
