# Iconic Supermarket Invasions The Super Mario Product Display is Made Out of Soda Cans By C.A. Dash | Published 2010-08-11 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-product-display References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/08/best-supermarket-display-ever/) & [reddit](http://www.reddit.com/) The person responsible for the Super Mario product display really has a knack for stacking boxes and turning them into works of art. The boxes are stacked so high that the supermarket customers can’t ruin it unless they had the nerve to take one from the bottom. This should be a lesson to [supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zuru-slime-mart) that might have seen a drop in sales due to the recession. When in doubt, create a display that looks like a [video game character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1) of some sort. I’m sure that the Super Mario product display will attract a lot of new customers to the store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Box Stacking Art:** The art of stacking boxes to create visually appealing displays can add an element of creativity and attract customers. - **Video Game Inspired Displays:** Creating displays that resemble popular video game characters can capture the attention of customers and potentially increase sales. - **Recession Strategies:** In times of economic downturn, creating innovative displays can be a way for supermarkets to attract new customers and boost sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Supermarkets:** Supermarkets can explore the use of creative displays to differentiate themselves and attract customers. - **Retail:** In the retail industry, incorporating artistic displays inspired by popular culture can help drive customer engagement and interest. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Creating unique and eye-catching displays can be a valuable marketing strategy for brands to stand out and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder-1.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Expansive Gamer Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-super-mario-menu.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameinspired-soap-collection.md) - [Attention-Grabbing On-Shelf Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-muscle.md) - [Video Game Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-x-baskinrobbins.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md)