摘要 |
An article handling apparatus and method is provided that is particularly suited for restocking store shelves with a variety of articles. The articles (16) are supported in a plurality of like trays (17) that are arranged side by side. A caddy shelf (18) has a rear portion that slidably inserts at different lateral positions into a slot formed between a display shelf (13) and shelf cover (39) to be supported in a cantilever manner. A forward portion of the shelf caddy supports one or more of the trays after they have been removed from the display shelf, permitting the user to inspect the removed articles, face the articles forward and easily rotate articles of merchandise for freshness in restocking the removed tray, and then slide the tray back onto the display shelf and remove the caddy shelf.
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