POP materials glossary

Counter and display header

A header panel carrying the main message on a counter or display.

Where is it used?

Identify a product area or campaign theme at a distance.

Example dimensions

Options such as 40 × 15 cm for counters or around 100 × 20–30 cm for gondolas.

Material options

Board, microflute or 3–5 mm foam PVC, with slot, clip or tape fixings.

Artwork preparation

The example has 3 mm bleed. Check header width, attachment and viewing distance against the actual unit.

What to watch for

Designing a header independently of the unit dimensions.

Choose final dimensions and materials around store requirements and the producer specification. Find technical details in the downloadable reference.

Material reference · PDF