PDQ Boxes

PDQ is an American acronym meaning “Pretty Darn Quick.” The term was made popular in Walmart stores as the early name for today’s Retail-Ready Packaging (RRP) or Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP). The goal of the PDQ was to save time at the store level stocking shelves. PDQs are filled with supplier merchandise and designed to taken out of a shipping box and placed directly on display. Store employees are able to stock multiple items in one motion versus many separate motions over a longer period of time. Speed and efficiency was improved in stocking practices.