PDQ Display
A PDQ display (short for “Pretty Darn Quick”) is a ready-to-sell, lightweight retail display designed for fast setup and efficient product presentation. Often made from corrugated cardboard, PDQ displays are pre-packed with merchandise and shipped as a complete unit, making them ideal for promotional campaigns, seasonal items, or impulse buys in high-traffic retail areas like checkout zones or endcaps. They’re cost-effective, customizable, and great for driving quick sales.
Recyclable material
High quality offset printing
Low MOQ
Fast shipping
Free template to creat artwork
Custom PDQ Display – Fast, Flexible, and Retail-Ready
Product Overview
A PDQ display (short for Pretty Darn Quick) is a pre-packed, lightweight retail display solution designed for rapid setup and immediate in-store use. These point-of-purchase displays are ideal for promoting impulse items, seasonal products, or limited-time offers in supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and more.
Made primarily from corrugated cardboard, a PDQ display box combines packaging and presentation in one efficient unit—shipped with product already inside, ready to open and sell. Whether placed on a pallet, shelf, counter, or endcap, these retail-ready displays offer convenience, cost-efficiency, and strong visual impact.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Retail-Ready Format
PDQ displays are shipped with merchandise pre-packed—just open, place, and sell. Perfect for fast-paced retail environments.
✅ Custom Branding
Full-color printing and customizable headers allow you to showcase your brand, logo, and promotional message. Your product stands out at first glance.
✅ Lightweight & Eco-Friendly
Made from recyclable corrugated cardboard, PDQs are both cost-effective and sustainable—an ideal solution for environmentally conscious brands.
✅ Space-Saving & Versatile
Available in floor-standing, countertop, or shelf-ready designs to suit your retail space. Compact but eye-catching.
✅ Promotes Impulse Buys
Strategically placed at checkout zones, aisle ends, or entrance areas, PDQs boost visibility and drive unplanned purchases.
✅ Cost-Effective Manufacturing
Simple construction, efficient shipping, and no additional display setup costs make PDQs a budget-friendly choice for promotions.
Applications
PDQ displays are ideal for a wide range of industries and retail environments:
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Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
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Convenience Stores & Gas Stations
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Pharmacies & Drugstores
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Discount & Dollar Stores
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Pop-Up Shops & Trade Shows
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Electronics & Accessories
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Snacks, Confectionery, and Beverages
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Cosmetics, Skincare & Personal Care Products
Customization Options
We offer complete design flexibility to match your branding and product requirements:
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Size & Shape: Fully custom dimensions to suit product weight, packaging, and shelf space
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Structure: Countertop PDQ, tray with header, shelf-ready box, floor display, dump bin style
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Printing: CMYK full-color, Pantone, UV spot, matte/gloss lamination, foil stamping
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Materials: Corrugated cardboard (E-flute, B-flute), kraft paper, white duplex board
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Add-ons: Removable headers, perforated tear-off edges, shelf inserts, internal dividers
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Eco-Friendly Upgrades: FSC-certified materials, soy-based inks, recyclable packaging
Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Product Name | Custom PDQ Display |
| Material | Corrugated cardboard (E/B flute), kraft paperboard, duplex paper |
| Printing Options | CMYK offset, UV printing, Pantone, spot color, screen printing |
| Coating Options | Matte/gloss lamination, varnish, aqueous, foil stamping |
| Structure Types | Countertop, tray with header, shelf-ready display, floor stand |
| Load Capacity | 2–20 kg depending on structure and product |
| Assembly Method | Tool-free fold-and-lock, shipped flat-packed |
| MOQ | 500 pcs (lower for sample/trial orders) |
| Sample Time | 3–5 business days for plain or printed sample |
| Mass Production Time | 10–15 business days after sample approval |
| Packaging | Flat-packed in export cartons, instruction sheet included |
| Sustainability Options | Recyclable materials, FSC-certified paper, soy ink printing available |
| Certifications (optional) | FSC, SGS, ISO9001 |
Why Choose Us
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🏭 Experienced Manufacturer: Over 10 years in custom cardboard display production
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💡 In-House Design Team: Free dieline templates, structural design support, and 3D mockups
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⚙️ Full-Service Production: From printing to die-cutting, gluing, and packing—all under one roof
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🌍 Global Export Expertise: Serving clients in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and Asia
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♻️ Eco-Focused Materials: We prioritize sustainable solutions and green packaging practices
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💰 Factory-Direct Pricing: No middlemen—competitive quotes with strict quality control
CCNB
One side coated and grey colour on another side, eco-friendly, fully recycled.
Corrugated
Normally glue with CCNB to make custom folding carton or cardboard display stand to make custom packaging stronger.
Super corrugated
Specially for heavy loading cardboard display stand, such as beverage, drink ect.
Metal Bar
Sometimes steel pipes is needed under each layer of the cardboard display rack so that they can bear a heavy loading weight, such as beverages.
Get your artwork files ready for submission by following our Artwork Guidelines and the details provided below. Need assistance with your artwork? We’re here to help! Take advantage of our free design support and mockups to ensure your final product matches your vision perfectly. Just reach out to our packaging experts!
Cut Lines
Indicate the exact path where the packaging will be cut to its final size. These lines are usually solid and are used to trim the material.
Fold Lines (Crease Lines)
Mark where the material will be folded. These lines are often dashed or dotted, guiding where the cardboard or paper will be bent to form the box.
Perforation Lines
These are dotted lines that define where small holes are punched into the material. Perforation lines allow for easy tearing, which is often used for coupons, product access points, or removable parts.
Bleed Area
This is the area extending beyond the cut lines where the artwork or design elements are placed to ensure that there are no white edges when the packaging is cut. Artwork is extended into the bleed area to avoid unwanted gaps in the final product.
Safety Margin
A buffer zone inside the cut lines where no critical text or artwork should be placed. This ensures that important elements aren't cut off during the trimming process.
Registration Marks
Small marks outside the cut lines used to help align the printing plates and ensure colors are printed accurately and consistently.
Get Your Custom Packaging Box Style
Check out our selection of curated retail packaging boxes to find the perfect solution for your business. no matter you need folding carton, rigid box or corrugated box style,you can get all different custom packaging boxes style from Colorfulpack. If you have any questions while browsing our custom box options, our team is ready to assist you.
Get a Quote
Show us the packaging box style you like and tell us the specifications of the custom packaging box you need, such as dimensions, quantity, color printing, surface finishing ect. it would be great if we can have your artwork to check and quote.
Dieline and Artwork
When quotation accepted, we will send you diecut line to prepare your artwork for your custom packaging,make sure the artwork is correct before printing. you can check our artwork guideline before creating your artwork.
Sample Production
After we get your sample payment and artwork, we will start to make your custom packaging box, normally it will take around 7business days to finish it, and we will send it you by express such as Fedex, UPS, DHL ect.
Bulk Order Production
When you get your custom packaging sample, you check the sample by yourself. we will proceed with bulk production when we have your confirmation. any modifications can be made before bulk production, you can tell us if any modifications at this stage.
Shipping
We will deliver your custom packaging boxes to the designated location, you can also ask your freight forwarder to pick up the goods from us.
Let’s Get Your PDQ Display in Stores
Want a quick, powerful way to get your products in front of more customers? Our custom PDQ displays are retail-ready, fully brandable, and built to drive sales from day one.
