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Blocking Wand helps grocery workers block, face, & front store merchandise more efficiently and ergonomically.

  • Improves Ergonomics:

    Reach items easily with less, straining, and bending.

  • Enhances Shelf Appeal:

    Use the straight edge for perfectly even facings, everytime!

  • Stows Easily:

    Innovative design conveniently hangs on shelf, cart or pocket.

  • Reduce Frustration:

    Slim profile facilitates work in tight spaces where your hands don’t fit!
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Blocking Wand FAQs

What is the Blocking Wand?

The Blocking Wand is a handheld tool designed to help store workers quickly and efficiently block, face, and front merchandise on shelves.

Can the Blocking Wand be used in non-grocery environments?

Yes! The Blocking Wand is versatile and can be used in various retail spaces such as  pharmacies, candle/gift, cosmetics, wine/liquor, automotive, convenience stores and more.  The Blocking Wand is also very useful around the house as an all-purpose reaching tool.

How does using the Blocking Wand benefit workers?

Using the Blocking Wand helps reduce the amount of reaching, straining, and bending needed to complete blocking, facing and fronting tasks.  The tool’s slim profile helps the worker operate in narrow spaces where arms and hands don’t fit, greatly reducing fatigue and frustration.  Proficient Blocking Wand users typically get better results, with far less time and effort. 

How does Blocking Wand use benefit the store?

The Blocking Wand makes it easier to retrieve items pushed to the backs of shelving and therefore helps promote thorough rotation of inventory. Shelf conditions also stay better longer when merchandise is thoroughly blocked, with less items remaining at the back of shelves, which helps avoid missed sales. Workers can reach products on high shelves more easily, which lessens the necessity to bring step stools into the aisles.

Is the Blocking Wand suitable for all types of merchandise?

The Blocking Wand is effective with a variety of products especially cans, bottles, small-boxes and pegboard items. Experienced users typically expand use to bagged and larger boxed items. The innovative handle design gives the user multiple ways to temporarily hang up the tool when switching back to hand-blocking.

Is training required to use the Blocking Wand effectively?

No formal training is required. The Blocking Wand is designed for intuitive use, allowing employees to start using it effectively right away with minimal instruction.  

Is the Blocking Wand suitable for all shelf types?

Yes, the Blocking Wand is designed for use on various types of shelving including metal, wood, and wire racks.  It is also highly effective for pulling items displayed on pegboard & hook fixtures.  The tip of the Blocking Wand is machined to a smooth point so that it will not harm shelf surfaces or product labels. 

How can I clean and maintain the Blocking Wand?

The Blocking Wand is made of stainless steel and will not rust or chip.  Simply wipe down with damp cloth and mild soap. 

What our customers think:

  • Kevin Hansen, Owner, Davenport Family Foods -Davenport, WA

    "I saw the Blocking Wand as a great opportunity to improve our blocking and facing, so I insisted that everybody begin using it. There wasnʼt much resistance; in fact once our people had some practice with it they really began to like it. Sections that were always difficult to contend with, such as yogurt, baby food, and jello are now much easier to deal with. The Blocking Wand delivers nice straight lines and you donʼt waste time unloading the shelf to properly face it."

  • Carole F. Bitter, Ph. D., President and CEO, Friedmanʼs Fresh Markets -Butler, PA

    "Our stores are now using the Blocking Wand and many of our people really enjoy working with it. It is saving us countless hours in labor dedicated to blocking, which enables us to sharpen our focus on customer service while saving overall labor dollars too."

  • Allison Janda, Vice President of Retail Store Operations, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy -Boulder, CO

    "We have lots of small merchandise in our stores that the Blocking Wand works really well with it. Itʼs easy to learn, helpful to work with, and definitely is a time-saver to our Team Members facing shelves."

  • Lori Luitgaarden, Wexford Ace Hardware - Wexford, PA

    "The Blocking Wand is GREAT! I absolutely love working with it and the employees are enjoying using it too. Customers have commented on how neat and organized our shelves look lately." 

  • Dave McKelvey, Director of Marketing and Category Management, Grocers Supply - Houston, TX

    "Using the Blocking Wand, our HBC merchandisers are saving over an hour per week and that is saving the company significant dollars every week. And itʼs keeping the HBC departments in pristine condition. Weʼre looking to use the new training VMS to expand Blocking Wand use to the grocery and dairy departments." 

  • Elliot Christensen, Owner/Operator, Elden's Food Fair - Alexandria, MN

    "My staff really loves the Blocking Wand, they use it every day. It's a great product and I would recommend that other stores try it."

  • Joe Marano, Store Manager, Cermak Fresh Market - Aurora, IL

    "The blocking wand is very easy to use and increased our blocking standard from 2 forward to 5-6 forward. The increase in productivity makes the blocking wand well worth the money." 

  • Mark Shaffer, Manager, Khunʼs Market - Wilkins Township, PA

    "Our night crew has been using these for a while now. Itʼs allowed them to do a much more thorough job in the same amount of time. You can really see the difference throughout the sales day. The shelves donʼt look wiped out as quite as fast as when we only blocked the first two items. That has to be saving us sales!"
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