20 Creative Bag Display Ideas for Retail [with Examples]

For bag shop displays, sleek open shelving is always a good bet. These give you the chance to showcase multiple bags, perhaps from a specific collection, so they’re open for everyone to see.

Open shelving can be very eye-catching when done right. Consider adding spotlight LEDs to drive more attention and add a high-end touch.

If you have a hero product you’d like to show off, using a single display stand will help draw focus. Modern and simple bag displays like this create an air of exclusivity around the product.  

In this example, KSF created a rucksack stand for Osprey’s outdoor hiking backpacks. With an adjustable height pole and a steel sheet base, it can accommodate any size bag. 

POP displays are ideal when you’re promoting a specific brand of bag, or if you want to upsell customers with special offers. These can include either straight arms or shelves, giving you options on how to display your product.

This example shows a metal POP display made for Regatta. Made from mild steel and MDF, it has an industrial feel that makes it well-suited for Regatta’s outdoor range of backpacks. 

If you want to cross-sell a range of similar products to customers, choose a flexible stand that will allow you to display multiple bags together. 

KSF created this display for Regatta so that they could promote their outdoor range. The metal grid backing allows for flexible shelving and hanging options, while the branded design gives a professional look that matches the aesthetic of the shop. 

Another way to highlight a hero product, like a designer handbag, is to commission bespoke shop fittings. In this example, KSF integrated a bag stand within rows of darker colour shelves. 

This draws attention straight to the product and creates an element of intrigue.

No matter how you decide to set up your bag showroom, make sure to include a mirror.

Mirror bag displays show the product from every angle and allow the customer to see how they look with the bag. 

Installing a dynamic wall feature does more than just highlight your merchandise. With the option to integrate different-sized shelves and cubby holes, it’s a functional way to present a range of bags in varying shapes and sizes. 

Retail wall display systems also maximise the floor space in your retail shop and minimise visual clutter.

Gondola displays allow you to incorporate multiple types of products alongside your bags, from belts to clothes to shoes. This is a great way to cross-sell items that complement each other.

For example, in this Osprey display, the wallets, bags and belts can all easily be part of the same ensemble, making the customer more likely to make an additional purchase. 

When displaying multiple versions of the same bag, an affordable option is to install hanging arms into a section of a wall. 

To avoid visual clutter, do this with bags that are of similar sizes and shapes. A hanging wall is also more likely to encourage customers to interact with the product.

Another shelving option for bag displays is floating shelves. These are true statement pieces and perfect for displaying a brand collection, or for sprucing up some empty wall space.

Floating shelves aren’t as intrusive as display cabinets, making your retail shop feel airier and less cluttered. They also free up floor space, allowing customers to move around comfortably and have a more enjoyable shopping experience. 

The last bag display idea we have for you is to set up a scene that reflects the bag’s usage. 

For example, in this beachy set-up, the use of props like bodyboards, wooden furniture and plants puts the customer in a state of mind where they would be using the product.

Manipulating your retail displays to mimic your target consumer’s lifestyles will help them form a connection with your merchandise and get them to the checkouts.