In-Store articles from January 2007

In-Store archives from January 2007

Sainsbury's tests in-store screens with text-to-win.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Sainsbury's has launched text-to-win competitions across 120 stores in the UK. In-store screens will be used to highlight the contest, with entry numbers allowing a new measure of viewing figures for the screens. The promotion will be...

Capital card lets Londoners promote local businesses.
January 16, 2007... A loyalty card promoting local shops has been launched by Big Issue founder John Bird and his daughter Diana. The Wedge card costs #20 to buy and is valid for one year. It enables customers to get discounts and offers at local stores....

Happy Feet campaign.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Winter came to Asda stores in December, courtesy of P-O-P units to highlight the Warner Brothers movie Happy Feet. Mumble, the lead penguin character from the movie, appeared next to a large postbox, into which children could post their...

Alvern and MPD combine for Texaco.(Moving Print Distribution and Alvern Media are installing Sentinel poster frame units for Texaco)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Moving Print Distribution, part of Delta Group, is installing Sentinel poster frame units across 1,000 Texaco sites. The hardwearing frame is designed for outdoor use. MPD is working in partnership with Alvern Media, specialist in...

Virgin Megastore aims to celebrate Manchester.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Virgin Megastore has introduced a new store design in its Manchester branch, featuring interactive sections designed to highlight digital music and entertainment, and aiming to be a celebration of "all things Mancunian". Gaming and DVD...

Holsten promoted in Eastern Europe.
January 16, 2007... Holsten's premium lager, part of the portfolio of brands which fall under the Carlsberg label, is being promoted in-store in Eastern Europe using a new permanent freestanding display unit created by London-based P-O-P group Portland Design....

Second poor year for DIY sales.(do it yourself)(Industry overview)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... The DIY and gardening sector was set to suffer its second consecutive year of declining sales, according to predictions at the end of 2006. The sector was previously the fastest growing in retail for many years. Retail analyst Verdict...

Tesco extends 'smart labelling' EPOP trials.(installation of Electronic Point of Purchase displays)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Tesco is extending a trial of electronic P-O-P displays, supplied by ZBD. Following their use in the supermarket's Leicester branch 400 'zero- power' units have been installed in the chain's High Wycombe store. The compact EPOP displays...

New concessions in Selfridges.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Two new concessions have opened in Selfridges' Living Beauty section. DCL (Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories) Skin and Blink Brow Bar have been designed and installed by retail design agency Sheridan & Co. Customers can get their skin...

Cross ticks write boxes.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Luxury writing implement brand AT Cross has introduced new product packaging across its entire range of fountain and ballpoint pens. Designed in-house, the new look features a telescoping action activated by a ribbon, all finished in a...

Polistas gets on the right tack with new flagship.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Polo lifestyle clothing brand Polistas, which supplies a number of members of the Royal family, has launched a flagship clothing and accessories store in central London. Located in the presigious Burlington Arcade in Mayfair, with an...

Yeo targets lunchboxes.(product introduction of Yeo Valley Organic Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... A new range of organic, hand-held stick products for school-age children is being launched by Yeo Valley Organic. Called Yeo's, the range contains a higher fruit content than rival products. "Our aim is to turn the lunchbox organic," says...

Argos knocks MFI off its perch.(Mullard Furniture Industries)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Argos is set to become the UK's leading furniture retailer, knocking MFI off its number one spot. In a further blow for MFI, it is also expected to be overtaken by DFS and Ikea, according to a report from Verdict Research. "In 2006 MFI...

90th anniversary of Vogue.
January 16, 2007... Liverpool fashion boutique Cricket has introduced special windows, designed by local design group Black and Ginger, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of style magazine Vogue. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

IN BRIEF: Discount booze queues at Threshers.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Threshers was bracing itself for bargain hunters after an electronic discount voucher intended for suppliers was downloaded and distributed by email in December. The voucher offered 40 per cent off the cost of wine and champagne. Queues...

IN BRIEF: Survey highlights retail crime.(Survey)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Nearly 40 per cent of UK retailers have been victims of crime in the last 12 months, according to research by Barclaycard Business. Among the 1,000 retailers taking part, the most common crime was shoplifting, hitting half of the 39 per cent...

IN BRIEF: Ailing bowels fuel market growth.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... The last five years have seen the market for gastro-intestinal remedies grow by 26 per cent, with the market forecast to be worth #245 in 2006, and #328m by 2011. Sales tend to swell immediately after Christmas. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: Thomson sticks with Simpson.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Travel retailer Thomson has signed a three-year contract extension with P-O-P supplier Simpson Group, which will continue to supply material for the chain's 720 stores. The extension is worth an estimated #2m. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: Imperial Tobacco gets installation help.(contracts of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC and CJ Services)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Imperial Tobacco has appointed P-O-P installation group CJ Services as part of a rebranding project. CJ will install rebranded in-store materials and maintain over 150,000 PoS gantries in more than 36,000 UK stores. "We need to have a...

IN BRIEF: Lacoste goes for Elemental design.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... International fashion brand Lacoste has appointed London consultancy Elemental Design to design, produce and distribute its international window campaigns and in-store marketing material, including seasonal promotions and new Lacoste product...

Correction: Carlipa Group.(Correction notice)
January 16, 2007... Mike Fabian, international vice-president of Carlipa Group, was mistakenly credited as working for Scala in In-Store's Year Ahead supplement in December 2006. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

NEWS ANALYSIS: Brands bite back.(ASDA Group extending number of brands sold at its stores)
January 16, 2007... Is Asda learning the hard way, asks Jo Roberts, that selling its own products at the expense of popular brands is no recipe for success The widely held belief that supermarkets can make or break brands by controlling their route to market...

LETTER: A vote of thanks.(Letter to the editor)
January 16, 2007... It's been an exciting end to the year for all of us at Pointer and bezier, particularly now that we've joined forces. We're also delighted to have been voted top of the In-Store P-O-P League Table by our clients, against such strong...

LETTER: Act global, think local.(Letter to the editor)
January 16, 2007... Undoubtedly, India represents a great opportunity for the retailer who can gain a strong foothold in this region. Wal-Mart may have gained the upper hand initially by partnering with Indian conglomerate Bharti but it will take a lot more...

SCREEN TALK: Tell-tale signs.(management of John Mills Ltd.)
January 16, 2007... Deputy managing director Ken Daly explains how over twenty years' experience of getting value from in-store media is shaping current practice at JML JML has pioneered the use of in-store screens since the early 1980s. Initially this was...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Inditex profits prompt US expansion.(Financial report)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Deputy managing director Ken Daly explains how over twenty years' experience of getting value from in-store media is shaping current practice at JML European clothing retailer Inditex has announced quarterly profits up to 23 per cent...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Real developments in Romania.
January 16, 2007... Real-Hypermarket, the Romanian division of supermarket operator Metro group, has opened a large new store covering 20,000 sq m, in Northwest Romania. Further branches in Brasov and Targu Mures are now planned. Copyright: Centaur...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Japan Tobacco buys into Europe.
January 16, 2007... Japan Tobacco has agreed to buy Gallaher, which owns UK brands including Silk Cut, in a deal worth #9.6bn. The Japanese company hopes to expand its reach into European markets as part of its international expansion plans. Copyright:...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Sky is the limit in Riga.
January 16, 2007... Latvian Sky Supermarkets has appointed Push Design to develop a new brand identity and retail interiors for use at its flagship store outside the Latvian capital city Riga. The new design may be used in future stores. Copyright: Centaur...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Prices on the way up in China.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Consumer inflation in China began to increase in November last year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The price rise for foodstuffs, which account for a third of the items included in the 'typical basket' used to...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Second bite in Japan for Burger King.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... US-based fast food chain Burger King is moving back to the Japanese market after a five year gap, having withdrawn following poor sales in 2001. Two local companies, Lotte and Revamp, will operate Burger King branches under licence. More than...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Dressing down for Burberry.(endorsements of Ioan Gruffydd and Bryn Terfel)
January 16, 2007... Fashion brand Burberry is facing a backlash from a number of celebrities including Welsh actor Ioan Gruffydd, who had featured in advertisements for the group, and opera star Bryn Terfel, over the company's plans to close its factory in...

DISPLAY OF THE MONTH: Feet of endurance.
January 16, 2007... Simplicity is the secret of success for Converse shoes, says Jeremy Smith, that's why they'll always stand out The now-iconic Converse shoe brand draws the eye to its display in the Oxford Street branch of Office shoe shops, according to...

CITY TALK: So long, partner.(Sir Stuart Hampson leaves John Lewis)
January 16, 2007... As Sir Stuart Harding steps down at John Lewis, Lauren Mills, retail correspondent at the Mail on Sunday charts the journey from shop floor to board room of the man who put the chain back on top What a start to the New Year for the John...

IN BRIEF: Morals dampen shopper enthusiasm.(sales at )(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... As Sir Stuart Harding steps down at John Lewis, Lauren Mills, retail correspondent at the Mail on Sunday charts the journey from shop floor to board room of the man who put the chain back on top Week-on-week shopper numbers had risen by...

IN BRIEF: Woolworths needed Xmas pick-me-up.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Sales suffered at Woolworths during October and November, the retailer announced before Christmas. The company said it needed sales to rally for the remainder of the seasonal period to meet the lower end of sales expected by the market. ...

IN BRIEF: The season to be worried at Debenhams.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Fashion and homewares chain Debenhams has reported a 4.7 per cent fall in underlying sales, in the 14 weeks since its financial year started on 3 September. Conditions were proving tough for many retailers in the run up to Christmas. ...

IN BRIEF: Costco Wholesale hale and hearty.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... US group Costco Wholesale achieved first quarter profits up 10 per cent, from $216m last year to $237m this year. Year-on-year sales increased by 9 per cent to #13.85bn. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

IN BRIEF: Co-Op and Co-Op agree to co-op.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Co-Operative Group and United Co-Operatives, the largest co-operative retail groups in the UK, have announced plans to merge. A combined group would be worth around #10bn and would be the biggest co-operative retailing group in the world....

IN BRIEF: Sainsbury's goes Fairtrade bananas.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Sainsbury's has committed to sell only Fairtrade bananas in its stores from now on, effectively doubling the size of the Fairtrade banana market. "We will continue to give our customers great choice, at the same price, but every customer...

PROFILE - JACQUI GERAGHTY: Learning curves.(Interview)
January 16, 2007... Jacqui Geraghty, customer services director at specialist underwear chain Bravissimo tells Jo Roberts why the personal touch is proving a big success While the world is obsessing over the emaciated size zero specimens of womanhood coming...

A good profit?
January 16, 2007... As brands and retailers increasingly ally their products with worthy causes to appeal to the conscience of customers, Jo Roberts investigates whether charity really begins at the checkout While charity tins can still be seen at shop till...

SPECIAL REPORT: Learning for sales.
January 16, 2007... As the skills needed in fashion retailing and marketing become ever- more sophisticated, the industry is taking important steps to ensure the right staff are available, says Jacky Hyams A roomful of teenagers, mostly female and aged l6-17,...

SPECIAL REPORT: Is the price right?
January 16, 2007... Variety is king in the P-O-P world, with creativity and flexible materials meaning anything goes. But are prices holding the industry back, asks Matthew Valentine Manufacturing industries can sometimes make great strides on the back of a...

PRODUCT NEWS: EMKA answers key questions.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Locks specialist EMKA UK has launched a new section on its wesite, answering basic questions about electronic locking and monitoring of cabinets and rooms. The company says use of electronic locking is on the increase, but that many...

PRODUCT NEWS: New NEC plasma range.(NEC UK)(PlasmaSync screens)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... NEC UK has launched the next generation of its PlasmaSync screens, designed for use in retail and public display. There are three variants of the new screens: the 42XM5, the 50XM6 and the 60XM5, with the first two digits representing the...

PRODUCT NEWS: Partners bring new bands to big brands.(Mood Media)(Pulse Rated)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Audio-visual provider Mood Media and internet and satellite radio broadcaster Pulse Rated have joined forces to offer retailers in-store music content from unsigned and up-and-coming bands. A new channel is currently being trialled in a...

PRODUCT NEWS: Bluetooth calls bargain hunters.(alliances of Impetus and Blue Stream World)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... Brand experience agency Impetus is working with Blue Stream World to offer marketing services via bluetooth-enabled mobile phone handsets. Messages can be sent to customers' phones while they are shopping to entice them into stores. Any...

PRODUCT NEWS: ZBD teams with Fujitsu.
January 16, 2007... Electronic display company ZBD has teamed up with IT services company Fujitsu Services to help meet demand for ZBD's Epop display system. After trial applications in branches of Tesco (see News, p6), John Lewis and Dixons, production of...

PRODUCT NEWS: Petite NCR RealPOS packs a hefty punch.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... A PoS workstation developed for small to medium-sized retailers has been launched by NCR Corporation. The NCR RealPOS 21 fits its features into a small footprint, and aims to offer good value through reliability and functionality. It will...

PRODUCT NEWS: VLM decodes 500 channels.(DMXPWM/RGB DMX decoder introduced)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... German lighting group VLM has introduced a new decoder that can control up to 99 LED devices over 500 addressable channels, to provide light effects or displays. The DMXPWM/RGB DMX decoder allows a five-fold increase in the number of...

Eye on design: January 2007.(craft shops Loop, Cass Art and The Bead Shop)(Product/service evaluation)
January 16, 2007... Ian Caulder, creative director of Caulder Moore, casts a discerning eye over three central London craft shops Loop On entering this shop off Islington's Upper Street, there is an immediate sense of stepping back in time to a bygone...