How H Mart Upgraded the Asian Grocery Experience with DGS Retail Fixtures

Asian supermarkets are more than just places to shop—they’re cultural hubs, flavor havens, and sensory journeys that connect communities with the familiar tastes of home. At H Mart, one of the largest Asian-American supermarket chains in the United States, that experience is curated not just through ingredients, but also through the thoughtful layout and presentation of every aisle, shelf, and display.

DGS Retail is proud to support H Mart’s mission by supplying a suite of retail fixtures and signage systems that help bring organization, clarity, and beauty to their bustling market spaces. Here’s a look at how H Mart is using our products to elevate the Asian grocery shopping experience for millions of customers.

Designed for Korean Aisles, Built for Global Appeal

H Mart specializes in Korean groceries but caters to a wide pan-Asian demographic with sections devoted to Japanese snacks, Chinese sauces, Vietnamese noodles, Filipino treats, and Thai spices. To help guide shoppers through this diverse culinary landscape, H Mart implemented the Heavy Duty Gondola Aisle Sign Holder by DGS Retail.

This adjustable end cap aisle sign system is more than just functional—it’s a customer-first design element that reduces confusion and boosts efficiency. By placing clear, durable aisle signs atop their gondola shelving, H Mart’s store associates spend less time giving directions and more time enhancing service. Whether you’re hunting for gochujang (고추장), dashi, or durian chips, the signs make every aisle a self-guided tour through Asia.

Keeping Kimchi Cool & Cup Noodles Neat: Gondola Shelf Fencing

In a market that offers everything from pungent fermented kimchi to delicate packages of yakult, Heavy Duty Crystal Clear Gondola Shelf Fences provide both visibility and safety. These crystal-clear acrylic fences are attached to the front lip of shelves and help maintain product organization without obstructing the customer’s view.

With clear fencing, items like Korean rice cakes (tteok), Taiwanese pineapple cakes, or Japanese matcha cookies stay securely in place—even during busy weekends when foot traffic peaks. H Mart uses these shelf fences to:

• Prevent product loss due to falls

• Organize small and fragile snacks

• Deter "shelf-sweeping" shoplifting

• Maintain a neat, photogenic display for social-media-savvy shoppers

Stylish Shelving for Bento to Bulgogi

What do you do when you need to display heavy bags of Thai jasmine rice, Korean bulk tofu tubs, or 12-packs of Chinese soy milk? You use the Lozier Gondola Wall Display Units and Double-Sided Starter Gondola Shelves from DGS Retail.

H Mart’s use of these units speaks volumes. The warm wood tones paired with the black steel framework create a modern yet traditional vibe—a nod to both sleek Asian minimalism and bustling night market charm. These units hold up to 1250 lbs and are ideal for high-demand categories like:

• Korean frozen dumplings (mandu)

• Japanese cooking sauces

• Bulk ramen displays

• Filipino canned goods and adobo bases

The shelving units are also modular, allowing H Mart to reconfigure layouts for seasonal products, such as mochi gift sets for Lunar New Year or Chuseok harvest treats.

Sake to Soju: End Cap Displays That Pop

H Mart’s end caps are prime real estate for showcasing Korean soju brands, Japanese sake collections, and new product launches like shrimp chips from Thailand or spicy instant noodles from Vietnam. That’s why they trust DGS’s Lozier End Cap Units.

These wood-accented, black-metal units bring an artisanal look to any promotional display. The natural wood back panels help alcohol and gourmet sauces stand out while blending seamlessly with the rest of the store's visual identity. Perfect for limited-time deals, these end caps have been key in boosting impulse sales and drawing attention to specialty imports.

Precision Meets Presentation with Shelf Dividers & Sign Holders

With a massive variety of drinks—from Korean banana milk to Chinese herbal tea—H Mart uses Wire Shelf Dividers and Plastic Shelf Edge Sign Holders to tame the chaos. The 6” x 16” wire dividers on 16” deep shelves separate glass bottles, plastic cans, and cartons, keeping the shelves pristine and preventing tipping or breakage.

Meanwhile, the adhesive-backed sign holders present key product details, pricing, and promotional messages, enabling H Mart to educate customers right at the point of sale. These are particularly effective in their wine and soju sections, where descriptions of varietals and flavor notes add value for curious customers.

Elevating the Ethnic Grocery Experience

DGS Retail’s modular, heavy-duty, and visually attractive fixtures help H Mart deliver on its promise to provide authentic, high-quality Asian foods in a shopper-friendly environment. Every aisle sign, shelf edge, and end cap display is a tool in telling a richer, more inviting story.

From Korean kimchi refrigerators to Vietnamese pho kits, Japanese snacks to Chinese condiments, H Mart and DGS Retail are creating a shopping experience that’s as efficient as it is culturally vibrant.

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