| You might think the phrase "large plastic jars" is a | | | | limit to the non-edible items you can store and |
| pretty self-explanatory one, but the reality is - | | | | display in your plastic jars. Depending on the kind |
| while they might be large and plastic - there are | | | | of store or business you manage, you can display |
| numerous kinds of jars too choose from as well | | | | non-edible items like travel-sized hygiene products, |
| as extra accessories to make them easier for | | | | convenience items like lighters, or even small |
| your customers to use. | | | | children's toys like bouncy balls. Unlike with edible |
| Given all the different kinds of large plastic jars | | | | items, non-edible items don't require additional |
| and containers out there, it's easy to understand | | | | accessories. |
| why you must do a bit of planning before you | | | | 2. Think About the Kinds of Accessories Your |
| order any for your business. Think about the kind | | | | Merchandise Might Require |
| of merchandise you want to display or store with | | | | In this situation, "accessories" refers to the |
| your containers, any extra accessories that | | | | additional tools you'll need to use with your large |
| merchandise might require, and the amount of | | | | plastic jars to keep your edible merchandise fresh |
| display space you have to work with. | | | | and clean. Such accessories will depend on the |
| 1. Identify the Merchandise You Want to Display | | | | kind of food product you plan to display, but |
| Before you can choose which large plastic jars | | | | generally you'll choose from: |
| would work best for your needs, you must | | | | - Jars with lids. These lids might be designed to |
| decide what kinds of merchandise you plan to | | | | screw or snap on, or they might be hinged to the |
| store or display in those jars. You'll probably store | | | | containers. |
| or display edible items, non-edible items, or both. | | | | - Jars with handgrips or handles. These help the |
| - Edible Items: Edible items you display in your | | | | customers pick up and pour the food item. |
| large plastic containers can include everything | | | | - Tongs or scoops. These tools, made of plastic |
| from wrapped and unwrapped candies to snacks | | | | or aluminum, are great for helping your customers |
| like pretzels and trail mix. You might want to use | | | | easily access the food items they want without |
| these jars to store and display cereal, baked | | | | touching anything else. |
| goods, or even coffee beans. Note that if you | | | | 3. Consider the Amount of Display Space You |
| plan to store and display edible merchandise in | | | | Have |
| your plastic jars, you might need extra | | | | Large plastic jars and containers are available in |
| accessories to make sure the food items stay | | | | different styles - some of which take up more |
| fresh and safe from debris. See below for details. | | | | space than others. Naturally, you'll need to think |
| - Non-Edible Items: As long as the items are small | | | | about the amount of display space you have to |
| enough to fit in the containers and allow your | | | | work with before you decide which - and how |
| customers convenient access, there's really no | | | | many - large plastic jars to use. |