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An integrated "T" assembly combines into a single integrated assembly, a track portion along both sides of a divider. The T assembly may have a wide-base portion, which may include a spring-urged-pusher track, on one side of the divider and a narrow-base portion on the opposite side of the divider.

An integrated "T" assembly combines into a single integrated assembly, a track portion along both sides of a divider. The T assembly may have a wide-base portion, which may include a spring-urged-pusher track, on one side of the divider and a narrow-base portion on the opposite side of the divider. An offset pusher may have an upper portion that is offset, via an angled offset portion, from a lower portion of the pusher. Additional supporting bases, any of which may include spring-urged-pusher tracks and/or a spring-urged pusher, may be used under a wide product. Left and right side finisher components may be paired with T assemblies near the sides of a merchandise-display shelf. The T assembly, base, and/or end finishers may be coupled to a front rail via a complimentary tongue and groove arrangement and/or a non-slidable engagement, such as mating teeth.

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What is claimed is: 1. A merchandise-display system comprising: an integrated base-and-divider assembly, wherein the base-and-divider assembly includes a base portion adapted for operative coupling to a front rail, and a divider portion for dividing displayed merchandise into rows, wherein the divi

What is claimed is: 1. A merchandise-display system comprising: an integrated base-and-divider assembly, wherein the base-and-divider assembly includes a base portion adapted for operative coupling to a front rail, and a divider portion for dividing displayed merchandise into rows, wherein the divider portion protrudes from the base portion such that the divider portion separates the base portion into a first portion and a second portion; and a spring-urged pusher mounted to a pusher track for pushing merchandise toward the front of the shelf, the pusher comprising an off-set pusher face, the pusher track comprising a first rail with a top surface and a bottom surface, a second rail with a top surface and a bottom surface, an elongated aperture between the first rail and the second rail, a plurality of ribs connecting the first rail and the second rail, and wherein the first rail defines a plurality of notches and the second rail defines a plurality of notches, wherein the base-and-divider assembly and pusher track are separate components and each are mounted to a front rail that extends along a front portion of the shelf. 2. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the pusher track includes a depression for holding the pusher near the back of the track in a shelf-stocking position. 3. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the offset pusher face has an upper portion that is offset from a lower portion by an angled offset portion. 4. The merchandise-display system of claim 3, further comprising a coiled spring defining a first end coupled to the pusher track and a second coiled end positioned behind the pusher. 5. The merchandise-display system of claim 4, wherein the base-and-divider assembly and the pusher track are slidable relative to the front rail. 6. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the pusher engages the top and bottom surfaces of the first rail, and the top and bottom surfaces of the second rail. 7. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the base-and-divider assembly and the pusher track are non-slidable relative to the front rail. 8. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the base portion supports a first portion of a displayed product. 9. The merchandise-display system of claim 8, further comprising: a second integrated base-and-divider assembly defining a second base portion. and a second spring-urged pusher having an offset pusher face and adapted for operative coupling to the front rail, wherein the second base portion of the second base-and-divider assembly supports a second portion of the displayed product. 10. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the base portion is operatively coupled to a shelf via the front rail that is affixed to the shelf. 11. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the base portion is operatively coupled to the front rail via a tongue and groove arrangement. 12. The merchandise-display system of claim 1, wherein the pusher track is operatively coupled to the front rail via a tongue and groove arrangement. 13. A merchandise-display system comprising: a unitary, one-piece base and divider assembly comprising a base and a divider, wherein the divider protrudes from the base and separates the base into a first portion and a second portion; a rail operatively coupled to a shelf, the base end divider assembly mounted to the rail; a pusher track comprising a first rail and a second rail, an elongated aperture between the first rail and the second rail, a plurality of ribs connecting the first rail and the second rail, and wherein the first rail and second rail define a plurality of notches, the pusher track mounted to the rail; a spring-urged pusher comprising a bottom engagement device for mounting to the pusher track, the pusher defining a pusher face further defining an upper portion that is off-set from a lower portion by an angled portion; and a coil spring connected to the pusher track, the coil spring urges the pusher forward along the pusher track, wherein the base and divider assembly and pusher track are separate components. 14. The merchandise-display system of claim 13 wherein the pusher track defines a front end and the coil spring defines a front portion and wherein the front end of the coil spring engages the front end of the pusher track. 15. The merchandise-display system of claim 13 wherein the pusher track defines a depression near a rear portion of the pusher track, and wherein the depression is configured to hold the spring-urged pusher near the rear portion of the pusher track during restocking. 16. The merchandise-display system of claim 13 wherein the pusher face further comprises a first edge having a top and bottom portion, and a second edge having a top and bottom portion, wherein the bottom portion of the first edge is nearer to the divider than the top portion of the first edge during operation of the system, and wherein the bottom portion of the second edge is nearer to the divider than the top portion of the second edge during operation of the system. 17. The merchandise-display system of claim 16 further comprising a front barrier designed to deter products from being pushed beyond the front barrier by the spring-urged pusher. 18. The merchandise-display system of claim 13 further comprising an end component mounted to the shelf. 19. The merchandise-display system of claim 13, wherein the base is operatively coupled to the rail via a tongue and groove arrangement. 20. The merchandise-display system of claim 13, wherein the pusher track is operatively coupled to the rail via a tongue and groove arrangement. 21. A product display system comprising: a pusher assembly mountable to a shelf, the pusher assembly including a pusher and a track, the pusher defining an off-set pusher face, and the track defining an elongated channel with spaced apart notches, and connectors positioned beneath the spaced apart notches; and a T-shaped divider for dividing displayed product into rows, the T-shaped divider including a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, the vertical portion dividing the horizontal portion into a first portion and a second portion, wherein the pusher track and at least one of the first and second portions support merchandised product, and wherein the off-set pusher face defines a first pusher face portion and a second pusher face portion, the first pusher face portion positioned farther away from the divider than the second pusher face portion. 22. The product display system of claim 21 wherein the pusher comprises a bottom engagement device comprising a first flange and a second flange and wherein the first flange contacts the track and the second flange contacts the track during operation of the system. 23. The product display system of claim 22 wherein the off-set pusher face has a first edge and a second edge) the second edge having a top portion and a bottom portion, and wherein the first edge of the face is nearer to the divider than the second edge of the face during operation of the system and wherein the bottom portion of the second edge of the face is nearer to the divider than the top portion of the second edge of the face during operation of the system. 24. The product display system of claim 21, wherein the pusher assembly is operatively coupled to a rail via a tongue and groove arrangement. 25. The product display system of claim 21, wherein the divider is operatively coupled to a rail via a tongue and groove arrangement. 26. The product display system of claim 21 wherein the track defines a depression near a rear portion of the track, and wherein the depression is configured to hold the pusher near the rear portion of the track during restocking. 27. The product display system of claim 21, wherein the pusher assembly is operatively coupled to a rail via a plurality of teeth. 28. The product display system of claim 21, wherein the divider is operatively coupled to a rail via a plurality of teeth. 29. The product display system of claim 21 wherein the track defines a hole for receiving a pin for preventing the pusher from sliding out of the rear portion of the track. 30. The product display system of claim 21 wherein the track defines a breakaway portion for reducing the length of the track, and wherein the divider defines a breakaway portion for reducing the length of the divider. 31. The product display system of claim 21 further comprising at least one end finishing component mounted to the shelf.