These shelving units have cubbies or compartments for separating and organizing merchandise and other items so they can be accessed quickly. Sometimes called cube storage units, cubby organizers, or pigeonhole storage units, they are used for storing and displaying items in offices, retail stores, storage rooms, schools, and gyms. Compartmented metal shelving provides more strength and resistance to impacts and damage than compartmented glass shelving. Compartmented glass shelving offers a more finished appearance than compartmented metal shelving.