In the late 19th century, the British high street was undergoing a revolution. Grand department stores and meticulously crafted window displays were transforming how people shopped, and our founder, J.B. Thorp, understood the undeniable power of presenting a product beautifully. Today, the modern retail environment is more crowded and competitive than ever. Stopping a shopper in their tracks requires a physical display that is nothing short of exceptional.
Our Point of Sale (POS) models and displays are custom-built to be the ultimate retail magnet. Whether you are launching a luxury fragrance in a flagship department store or rolling out a nationwide campaign across the high street, we create striking, high-impact POS units designed to draw the eye, elevate your product, and drive sales at the crucial moment of purchase.
What Sets Our POS Displays Apart?
- Space for Volume and Scale: To meet the fast-paced demands of major retail rollouts, we have recently expanded into a significantly larger, state-of-the-art studio space. This expansive new footprint gives us the capacity to comfortably handle large-scale batch production—from prototyping your initial POS concept to manufacturing, finishing, and assembling hundreds of units for a nationwide or global campaign.
- Built for the Shop Floor: We know that POS units live a demanding life. They must withstand constant customer interaction, daily restocking, and the general wear and tear of a busy retail environment. We engineer these pieces specifically for longevity, utilising robust, premium materials and smart, flat-pack or modular designs that ensure they ship safely and are effortless for in-store staff to assemble.
- Maximum Visual Impact: In a bustling retail aisle, you only have seconds to capture a customer's attention. We build for maximum visual stopping power. By integrating bespoke LED lighting, interactive elements, premium material finishes, and exact corporate colour-matching, we ensure your product is the undisputed hero of the shop floor.
- Seamless Brand Integration: A highly effective POS display must feel like a flawless extension of your brand identity. We work hand-in-glove with visual merchandisers, retail designers, and marketing agencies to ensure our units perfectly embody your brand guidelines, elevating the perceived value of your product and creating a unified customer experience.
For over 140 years, Thorp Modelmakers has understood the art of the showcase. From J.B. Thorp's Victorian era to the modern high street, we deliver the craftsmanship, volume capacity, and reliability to ensure your campaign stands out at the point of sale.