DISPLAY NEWS
NEWS: 12-8-10
The Retail Details New Year Store Display Contest finalists are announced.
Over 40 stores across the US submitted photos of their store displays to be considered in phase one of the contest. The following five were chosen to move on to phase two:
A. Dodsons, Suffolk, VA
Greetings From Geralyn, Asbury Park, NJ
HiHo Home Market, Gardiner, NY
The Miller House, Stephens City, VA
Peek…Aren’t You Curious, CA, AZ and TX locations
See the “Display Contest” tab on this blog for additional information.
NEWS: 10-24-10
The Display Lab is (almost) open for business.
The Display Lab is a new company that brokers, designs, repurposes, buys and sells
display props.
Currently looking for:
* Visual merchandising props
* Photo stylist props
* Artists for commissioned pieces
* Vintage, quirky and retro items
* Retailers looking to liquidate used displays
Now accepting:
* “wish lists” for our prop shoppers to watch for.
* Photos and descriptions of mass-produced items to be considered for catalog use. Artisans and wholesalers, welcome.
* Photos and descriptions for items to be listed for sale on the website.
Reasonable consignment, selling and finder’s fees!
Contact: Becky Tyre via email PropShopper@TheDisplayLab.com
http://www.TheDisplayLab.com/
Join “The Display Lab” on Facebook, too.
NEWS: 10-12-10
2011 Specialty Retail Report Visual Victories Awards
SRR’s Visual Victories Awards program is a visual merchandising competition specifically created for cart, kiosk, and temporary in-line retailers. Just by sharing your hard work and vision, you’re a winner. And once again, Specialty Retail Report celebrates the dedication and innovation of winners like you.
All specialty retailers are encouraged to participate. Specialty retailers worldwide are eligible, and may enter more than one category. Specialty leasing managers, visual merchandisers and consultants are also encouraged to submit entries oh behalf of specialty retailers.
Awards will be presented for the following categories:
- Best Cart Display
- Best Kiosk Display
- Best Promotional Cart/Kiosk
- Best Store Design
- Best Store Signage
- Best Use of a Prop
- Most Improved Retail Display
Three winners will be selected from each category according to the following criteria: creativity, effectiveness, and functionality of the display design.
http://www.specialtyretail.com/visualvictories/
Questions? Call 800-936-6297 x20 or email vvawards@specialtyretail.com
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NEWS: 10-11-10
Midwest CBK announces the annual Design Style Sparkle display contest
Midwest-CBK, a designer and manufacturer of home décor, gifts, holiday and candles, is accepting entries in its fourth annual “Design Style Sparkle” in-store retail holiday display contest for independent retailers.
Independent retailers are invited to submit up to two photos of their holiday displays, a 150-word description and if possible, impact in terms of increased traffic, sales and customer feedback. Criteria for judging include creativity and impact. Prizes include Midwest-CBK product credits and award plaques, which will be presented for first, second and third places.
The deadline for contest entries is Dec. 13, 2010. All digital photo entries and descriptions should be emailed to your local Midwest-CBK account manager, or directly to contest@mwcbk.com. To find your local Midwest-CBK account manager, please call 800-394-4225.
Winners will be announced on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, during Midwest-CBK’s “Design Style Sparkle” party in the company’s Atlanta showroom located in Building 1, Suite 16A7. Photos of the award winners will be on display in major Midwest-CBK showrooms during the winter markets.
