In-Store articles from June 2006

In-Store archives from June 2006

John Varvatos male skincare range.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Fashion designer John Varvatos has extended his brand into a male skincare range, Skin, exclusively available through Selfridges in London. Looking and feeling good is key to the John Varvatos brand which already encompasses a lifestyle...

Brand leaders on pack labelling.(Guideline Daily Amount)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Products showing new front-of-pack Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labels went into UK stores at the end of May. Major food brands Danone, Kellogg's, Kraft and Nestle have agreed to put GDA information on-pack, although the initiative does...

ASDA rolls out "less is more" in-store approach.(marketing)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... ASDA has relaunched its P-O-P scheme in conjunction with its new "We sell for Less" proposition, underlining the key messages of price, choice, quality and no nonsense value. ASDA is focusing more on lower prices generally, rather than...

Digital posters break records for Thompson.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Digital posters in Thomson travel agency stores have increased sales of holiday packages by up to 227% over stores using only static media, according to figures released by digital poster supplier Remote Media. The price achieved for...

Sabai launched in UK.(Siam Winery Products )(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Thai hibiscus-flavoured and coloured spritzer brand, Sabai, has launched across major multiples in the UK. The drink, aimed primarily at women in the UK market, seeks to appeal through its low alcohol refreshing qualities. "We are introducing...

Nut and Seed Bar launch.
June 9, 2006... Jordans Cereals has launched its new Nut & Seed Bar, without any artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives, and with no hydrogenated fat, to meet consumer demand for healthy and natural snacks. The 33g bar will be sold singly from...

Optical retailer sees the light with flagship store.(Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Dollond & Aitchison has opened a flagship branch on London's Regent Street. The store, designed by agency Hart D'Lacey sells eye care technology and stylish frames. The brand is underlining that it is selling not just by price point...

Red phone bill from Tesco.(Motorola Inc. launches a new phone to fund the fight against AIDS in Africa)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Mobile phone brand Motorola has joined the RED project to fund the fight against AIDS in Africa by launching a RED phone for sale in Tesco and Carphone Warehouse stores. The first handset in the Motorola RED portfolio is an ultra slim,...

Currys to follow customers to stores.
June 9, 2006... Electrical retailer Currys has appointed research agency GfK NOP to undertake an in-store customer experience study across its UK stores.The project involves researchers accompanying shoppers on visits to Currys and its competitors. ...

Givenchy concession for Selfridges.(perfumes company introduces its products through Selfridges ltd.)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Givenchy UK is due to install a flagship concession in Selfridges, Trafford with initial design in-house and further design and manufacture by Karma & Chips. This is the first installation for Givenchy UK into the Selfridges group, with plans...

Stains set to be slayed by new devil.
June 9, 2006... Laundry and household brand Glo Care has launched a new stain removing product under its Stain Devil brand. Stain Slayer, a multi-purpose stain remover in an aerosol format, is designed for use on clothes, curtains, carpets, and...

NEWS ANLAYSIS: Question time.(supermarkets)
June 9, 2006... The UK's supermarket chains are at risk of becoming victims of their own success, as the Competition Commission looks into claims that their size is restricting the market. Matthew Valentine reports The UK's supermarket chains have seen...

Do ad agencies finally understand P-O-P's role in the marketing mix?(In-Store Design and Marketing Show)
June 9, 2006... The approach of the In-Store Design and Marketing Show during June generally serves to focus attention on the various industry sectors that exhibit their wares at the event, and on changes that have occurred in the last 12 months. And...

SCREEN TALK: A taste of the action.(Matthew Kreuzer, Contender Entertainment Group)(Interview)
June 9, 2006... Matthew Kreuzer, National Accounts Manager for Contender, says he sucker punched film fans when he screened fight scenes from his catalogue of martial arts movies for an in-store promotion Contender is a small independent label selling...

IN BRIEF: Levi's opens superstore in India.(Levi Strauss & Co.)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Denim giant Levi Strauss has opened its largest store yet in the Asia- Pacific region in Bangalore, India. Called Levi's Square, the 836 sq m store is spread over three floors. A lounge area displays premium wear, a Campus zone houses the...

IN BRIEF: Primark makes its Spanish debut.(clothing stores)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... UK budget fashion chain Primark has opened its first store outside the UK or Ireland. The store opened for trading in Madrid, Spain last month. It is located in the Plenilunio shopping centre, which is popular with rival fashion chains....

IN BRIEF: Gradient puts EDA on Russian retail map.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Russian conglomerate Gradient has announced an ambitious set of plans to open up to 700 convenience stores in Moscow and other large Russian cities by 2012. The chain will trade under the new brand name of EDA. The chain's identity and...

IN BRIEF: Topshop pilots Moscow store.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... UK fashion player Topshop will open its first franchise in Moscow this autumn. The unit is scheduled to launch in September/ November 2006, in Moscow's Yevropeisky (European) shopping mall. The 1,000 sq m franchise will be operated by...

IN BRIEF: Tesco Express heads for Czech Republic.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Tesco has launched its 'Tesco Express' chain of convenience stores in the Czech Republic with stores in Rokytnice, Jiaerou and Turnov. The stores are former Edeka stores that Tesco acquired in March 2006. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: Wal-Mart joins forces with Redbus.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Wal-Mart has agreed a deal with retail media and advertising specialist Redbus Outdoor to sell all retail media space in its German stores The deal includes display space on shopping baskets and trolleys, floorspace and tills. ...

IN BRIEF: Wal-Mart sells its stores in South Korea.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Shinsegae Department Store Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Wal-Mart is exiting the South Korean market, where it has 16 stores, selling them to the country's biggest discount retailer, Shinsegae. The US global giant launched in South Korea in 1998 but has not had the success it expected. Last year...

DISPLAY OF THE MONTH: Death by stiletto Death by stiletto.(Jimmy Choo boutique in London selected as display of the month)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Jimmy Choo's interiors never fail to seduce self-confessed shoe-a-holic Rachel Partridge Rachel Partridge, UK Marketing Director of Ladybird books, has chosen the Jimmy Choo boutique in London's Harvey Nichols as her Display of the...

CITY TALK: Practise what you preach.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... If DIY retailers stick to their cheap and cheerful formula profits will continue to fall, says Lauren Mills, retail correspondent at the Mail on Sunday. What they need is a dose of their own makeover medicine The do-it-yourself boom is...

IN BRIEF: Blacks Leisure ventures out-of-town.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure will expand its presence, trebling its out-of-town locations, including ten new superstores, over the next 12 months. The owner of the Millets, Blacks and O'Neill chains will also launch a website under...

IN BRIEF: Fall in profits for The Boots Group.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... The Boots Group has reported a 9.8 per cent fall in full year profits for the year to March 31 to #401 million, down from #444m last year, in line with market forecasts. Boots the Chemist saw revenues increase 1.7 per cent to #4.73...

IN BRIEF: In-store innovation boosts profits at M&S.(Marks and Spencer PLC)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Marks and Spencer has posted a 35 per cent increase in profits. The food, fashion and home accessories retailer has reported a pre-tax profit of #751.4m for the year to April 1, up from #556.1m the previous year. "In-store we have developed...

IN BRIEF: Ottakar's openings in spite of weak sales.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Book chain Ottakar's, currently a takeover target, revealed negative sales figures for the 16 weeks to May 20. Like-for-like sales fell 8 per cent, compared to a year earlier. Openings in Doncaster, Knutsford, Romsey and Plymouth will take...

IN BRIEF: Sainsbury's profits back on track.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Sainsbury's results for the full-year to March 25 show profits of #267 million, up 12 per cent on the previous year. Chief executive Justin King says the supermarket has made strong progress and is on track with its "Making Sainsbury's...

IN BRIEF: AG Barr adds Strathmore to its portfolio.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... AG Barr, owner of fizzy drinks brands Irn Bru and Tizer, has bought Strathmore mineral water from US drinks group Constellation Brands for #15m as part of its efforts to cater for health-conscious consumers. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: Management buyout at TM Lewin.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... City tailor and shirtmaker TM Lewin has been bought by its management in a deal worth #50 million, backed by Bank of Scotland. The company plans to extend its retail chain from 37 stores to 50, as well as developing its mail order...

PROFILE - LLOYD MEHEUX: Experience counts.(First Choice Canadian Communications Corp.)(Biography)
June 9, 2006... Lloyd Meheux of First Choice aims to offer customers an escape before they book their holiday - with exotic snacks and premium service. Maeve Hosea thinks it sounds like a tempting package Curry-flavoured crickets and sun-dried...

ISM SHOW PREVIEW: Show and tell.
June 9, 2006... This year's In-Store Design and Marketing Show boasts a new venue and a more accessible format, with areas dedicated to both marketing and design. Maeve Hosea checks out the highlights of this year's show Now in its ninth year, The...

MARKET REPORT: Home sweet home.(supermarkets)
June 9, 2006... Not content to sell the contents and insurance for the UK's homes, supermarkets now also want to cash in on the demand for bricks and mortar, says Matthew Valentine The concept of one-stop shopping has accelerated past yet another...

MARKET REPORT: Asda's plans.(ASDA Group Ltd.'s Homes @ Supermarkets )(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Under the Homes @ Supermarkets brand, Asda will unveil touchscreen terminals at ten stores in the North East of England. The retailer has long provided an opportuity to advertise homes to let, via its community noticeboards, and the...

Digital retail media.
June 9, 2006... Response to digital point-of-sale from advertisers has been mixed - Glynn Davis finds out why and examines the medium's future It is something of a misnomer that in-store digital point-of-sale (POS) is commonly referred to as in-store...

Digital retail media: A Place in the sun.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... The Winmate transflective coating on the screen of the W32L300 32 inch LCD panel makes it readable in bright sunlight, according to supplier Trident. The patented coating reflects ambient light passing through the LCD cells, and...

Digital retail media: Target TV in sight.
June 9, 2006... SISLink will demonstrate its Target TV system at the In-Store Design and Marketing Show at Earl's Court 2 in June. "Target TV brings together the multitude of skills and resources required to launch an in-store channel, allowing you too...

Digital retail media: More than a monitor.(network ready embedded PC terminal)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... The Trident Zevo Smart Terminal will be displayed at the In-Store Show this month. Although the same size as a standard monitor, the product is a network- ready embedded PC terminal. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LAN and USB interfaces,...

Digital retail media: Take control.(Digital View, Professional Class)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Digital View has launched its new Professional Class of controller units, which provide direct analog and digital connection to a wide range of TFT LCD panels up to UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200 pixels). A panel development kit allows...

Digital retail media: 3M's window of opportunity.(Vikuiti launched)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... 3M is launching Vikuiti, a new rear-projection film the company hopes will revolutionise window displays. The film can be cut to any shape or size, meaning images can be projected on to shapes relevant to the nature of a store. Static or...

Digital retail media: Screen test.(Synelec Visual Systems, ID Cube Multi 1400 )(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... The ID Cube Multi 1400 is a new rear projection cube range from Synelec Visual Systems, the French subsidiary of Clarity Visual Systems. The model uses Texas Instrument chipsets and DLPTM display technology, in conjunction with a dual...

Add a link to the chain.
June 9, 2006... Global brands are attracting customers with the kind of quirky interiors found in boutique stores, says Matthew Valentine The adage that mighty oaks grow from tiny acorns can be applied to many areas of business, not least the expansion...

The missing link.(marketing)
June 9, 2006... Marketing strategies must be backed by in-store promotions to make a sales impact, says Maeve Hosea Brands face an enduring challenge to stand out, and successful examples use an integrated marketing strategy to keep them in the race,...

PRODUCT NEWS: Axis exposes new camera.(Axis Communications Inc.)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Networked video group Axis Communications has launched the Axis 212 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Network Camera, designed for indoor security and surveillance. The system uses minimal moving parts to ensure reliability and offers an instant...

PRODUCT NEWS: Vertico display case on the rise.(Workshop 2)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Workshop 2 has launched Vertico, a frameless poster display case. Using edge-to-edge glass, Vertico has an opening mechanism that allows the glass to slide up and down, rather than opening on a hinge. The product has radiused corners...

PRODUCT NEWS: Epson streamlines point-of-sale printer.(Epson (U.K.) Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Epson has launched the latest version of its TM-T88 point-of-sale printer series, the TM-T88IV. Designed for busy retail environments, the new model prints 25 per cent faster than the previous version. As well as a 200mm per second print...

PRODUCT NEWS: Big step for Polydome.(Jordan Print Solutions)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Jordan Print Solutions has introduced large scale Polydome letters, previously only available in small sizes. The three dimensional Polydome images reflect light. They are made from UV-stabilised polyurethane resin, and were formerly...

PRODUCT NEWS: New colour.(Lucite launched Celestial Blue)(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Perspex fluorescent acrylic sheets, from Lucite, are now available in a new colour, Celestial Blue, for use in retail displays. Named after the 'crisp blue skies of a new spring day', the shade is available in thicknesses of 3mm, 8mm and...

POPAI: Sale signs drag down displays.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... POPAI's European offices met recently in Prague to discuss, among other things, brand and retailer attitudes to marketing at retail. The consensus is that the issues being discussed are very similar across Europe. These include: retailer...

Eye on design: Kirk Originals.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Dudes, rock stars and skateboarders - this is where to buy your glasses. Kirk Originals in Covent Garden is clearly a destination store. The optician store design manual was binned and the designer let loose. Take away the glasses and it is a...

Eye on design: David Clulow.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Your glasses or shades are key indicators of your fashion aspirations. At David Clulow, the message is that a funky store with a bespoke design will probably stock those trendy shades that you've been trying so hard to find. The Victoria...

Eye on design: Dolland & Aitchison.(Brief article)
June 9, 2006... Set on Regent Street, this is a flagship store for a high street retailer. While much larger, there are similarities to the David Clulow store, but it's busier and has more graphics. It's light inside, with pale floor tiles and white walls...