How ordering factory-direct shop fittings and packaging works
Ordering shop fittings, POS and printed packaging factory-direct through DisplayiQ takes six steps. You approve the offer, the print mock-up and the samples, and we handle the rest.
Retail runs on fixed dates: store openings before the spring and autumn collections, trade fairs, Black Friday and above all Christmas. If you are asking how to import shop fittings or when to order printed bags, the answer starts with the date your goods must be in the store. The table below shows how far ahead to plan.
Six steps from enquiry to delivery
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1
Enquiry
Send a product list, catalogue links, photos, a store plan list or your artwork, with quantities and the delivery country.
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2
Offer
We check prices with manufacturers, or source items not in the catalogue, and send a written offer with delivered prices, quantity breaks for printed items, minimums, lead times and the documents available.
2 working days -
3
Mock-up and samples
For printed items we check your artwork and send a digital mock-up. Samples are consolidated and sent to your address; for branded items you approve a pre-production sample.
7–14 days -
4
Order and production
You confirm the order and pay the deposit, typically 30–50 %. We check the factory before ordering, then follow production and keep you updated.
25–45 days -
5
Inspection
We inspect the goods before shipment: quantity, print and colour, finish, handles, function of lights and lifting kit, and packing of glass and mirrors. You get a report with photos.
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6
Shipping and delivery
Goods from several factories are consolidated, shipped by rail, sea or air, cleared in Poland and delivered on pallets to your store, warehouse or shopfitter.
25–45 days
What we need from you
Company details
Company name, VAT number and delivery address, with ramp or tail-lift details.
Products and quantities
What you want and how many, or one list for a whole store. Approximate figures are fine for a first offer.
Artwork
For printed items: logo in vector format, Pantone colours and the finish you want.
Typical timeline and order dates
| Stage | Catalogue products | Printed and branded items |
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| Offer | 2 working days | 2 working days or more, depending on print |
| Mock-up and samples | 7–14 days | 7–14 days, plus artwork approval |
| Production | 25–45 days | 25–45 days |
| Rail or sea transport | 25–45 days | 25–45 days |
| Total to your door | 8–12 weeks | 8–12 weeks, plus sample approval |
| Order for Christmas by | September | Late August–September |
| Order for a spring opening (March) by | December–early January | November–December |
| Factory holidays (late January–February) | Production stops for 3–5 weeks: confirm orders before | Approve samples before the holiday |
A working guide, not a guarantee. Bulky fixtures by sea take the longer end of the transit range; light printed items can go by air in 7–12 days. We confirm dates for your products in the offer.
Frequently asked questions
When should I order printed bags for Christmas?
As a working guide, printed bags, gift boxes, ribbons and tissue for Christmas should be ordered by late August–September. Artwork approval and a pre-production sample come before production, and the autumn is the busiest time for packaging factories. If you are later than that, send your date and we check what is still realistic, including air freight.
How far ahead should I plan a store opening?
Count back 8–12 weeks from the date the shopfitter needs the goods on site, and add time for samples if anything is printed or custom. Openings before the March and September collections are common, and factory holidays in late January–February stop production for 3–5 weeks.
How do I pay?
Usually a deposit of 30–50 % when you confirm the order and the balance before shipment. Deferred terms are available for repeat clients. Terms are stated in each offer, and samples are credited against the order.
What if the goods are damaged or defective?
Defects found at inspection are fixed before shipping. If something is wrong on arrival, for example a broken mirror or misprinted bags, report it within 14 days with photos and we resolve it with a replacement, credit or refund.
Send us your list for the shop floor
Catalogue items, photos, a floor plan list or a spreadsheet are enough. You get delivered prices, minimums, print options, lead times and the documents available within 2 working days.
Request a quote
Send a product list, links or photos. We reply with prices delivered to your country, minimum quantities and lead times.
- Reply on working days, usually within a few hours
- Prices delivered to your door, customs and VAT included in the calculation
- Written offer within 2 working days