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A shelf wedge can be used to display products. The shelf wedge can have an adjustable length which can be selectively established by moving a base section relative to a back section, for example by sliding the base section on projections extending from the body of the back section. A method of displ

A shelf wedge can be used to display products. The shelf wedge can have an adjustable length which can be selectively established by moving a base section relative to a back section, for example by sliding the base section on projections extending from the body of the back section. A method of displaying products is also provided.

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1. An apparatus for displaying products, the apparatus comprising: a base section comprising a first end and a second end that are opposite ends of the base section from each other, the first end defining a front face and having a height greater than the second end; anda back section comprising a bo

1. An apparatus for displaying products, the apparatus comprising: a base section comprising a first end and a second end that are opposite ends of the base section from each other, the first end defining a front face and having a height greater than the second end; anda back section comprising a body movably connected to the second end of the base section, the back section further comprises a first projection that extends from the body of the back section, the second end of the base section comprises a first channel, at least a portion of the first projection has a size and a shape complementary to at least a portion of the first channel, the base section is configured to slide on the first projection toward and away from the body of the back section, the base section comprises an inner wall that forms a side of the first channel, the back section comprises a second projection, and the inner wall of the base section inserts between the first and second projections. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base section comprises first and second side walls, and the first side wall forms a side of the first channel opposite to the side of the first channel formed by the inner wall. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the base section comprises a top surface that extends from the first end to the second end, the top surface is flat, and the inner wall and the first and second side walls extend downward from the top surface. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the base section comprises a bottom surface from which the inner wall and the first and second side walls extend upward to the top surface, and the bottom surface is flat. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the front face and the bottom surface form an angle that is less than ninety degrees. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first end of the base section comprises a clip arrangement configured to hold printed material on the front face. 7. A system for displaying merchandise, the system comprising: a base section comprising a first end and a second end that are opposite ends of the base section from each other, the first end defining a front face and having a height greater than the second end, the base section comprising a top surface that extends from the first end to the second end;a back section comprising a body movably connected to the second end of the base section, the back section further comprises a first projection that extends from the body of the back section, the second end of the base section comprises a first channel, at least a portion of the first projection has a size and a shape complementary to at least a portion of the first channel, the base section is configured to slide on the first projection toward and away from the body of the back section, the base section comprises an inner wall that forms a side of the first channel, the back section comprises a second projection, and the inner wall of the base section inserts between the first and second projections; anda product removably positioned on the top surface of the base section. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the top surface of the base section comprises a cavity having a size and a shape that are complementary to at least a portion of the product. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the product is one of a plurality of products that are positioned on the top surface. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the base section and the back section form an apparatus having a length that is the distance from the front face of the base section to a rear face of the back section, and the apparatus is configured such that sliding the base section toward and away from the body of the base section decreases and increases the length of the apparatus, respectively. 11. A method of displaying a product on a shelf, the method comprising: positioning an apparatus on the shelf, the apparatus having a length and comprising a base section comprising a first end and a second end that are opposite ends of the base section from each other, the first end defining a front face and having a height greater than the second end, the apparatus further comprising a back section comprising a body movably connected to the second end of the base section, the back section further comprises a first projection that extends from the body of the back section, the second end of the base section comprises a first channel, at least a portion of the first projection has a size and a shape complementary to at least a portion of the first channel, the base section comprises an inner wall that forms a side of the first channel, the back section comprises a second projection, and the inner wall of the base section inserts between the first and second projections;adjusting the length of the apparatus by moving the base section toward or away from the body of the back section, the moving of the base section toward or away from the body of the back section comprising sliding the base section on the first projection; andpositioning the product on a top surface of the base section. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the adjusting the length of the apparatus comprises positioning the front face of the base section in vertical alignment with a front edge of the shelf. 13. The method of claim 11, wherein the adjusting the length of the apparatus comprises positioning a rear face of the back section in vertical alignment with a back edge of the shelf. 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the length of the apparatus is the distance from the front face of the base section to a rear face of the back section. 15. The method of claim 11, comprising attaching printed material to the front face using a clip arrangement connected to the first end of the base section. 16. The method of claim 11, comprising removing an additional shelf from a position above the shelf before positioning the apparatus on the shelf.