In-Store articles from November 2003

In-Store archives from November 2003

Edinburgh Fopp called to the bar.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Fopp, the Scottish-based music and books retailer, is planning to roll out a new way to increase dwell time in its stores-by installing licensed in-store bars. When the retailer moved its Edinburgh store into new premises, it discovered...

Group fights for London retail.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The British Retail Consortium has launched The London Retail Consortium (LRC), a body dedicated to representing retailers in the capital. Selfridges chief executive Peter Williams will chair it. "London is in danger of losing its position...

Cause-related purchases rise.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A new report from Business in the Community claims that consumers in the UK are purchasing a cause-related marketing product every second. The Business in the Community Giving Now 2003 survey found that eight out of 10 consumers were...

Selfridges concentrates investment on flagship.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Selfridges has announced plans to reinvest in its flagship Oxford Street store in London, while at the same time scrapping plans to open a new store in Bristol. The retailer says it will continue to investigate the possibility of opening...

Space booking quickly at 2004 In-Store show.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... More than 60 per cent of available floorspace at the In-Store Design & Marketing Show 2004 has already been booked. The event will take place from 15 to 17 June 2004 at Earls Court One, London. Of the 80 companies scheduled to exhibit...

M&S windows are breaking into song.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Marks & Spencer has introduced the Whispering Windows system, developed by Newlands Scientific and first seen in John Lewis Partnership's Peter Jones store (below), in 11 of its branches. The system, which turns panes of glass into...

Store group recruits by phone.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Marks & Spencer is in the process of recruiting 12,500 temporary staff for the Christmas season using a procedure which bypasses application forms and goes straight to a telephone interview. The new system requires no qualifications....

Total, the world's fourth largest energy brand, is reissuing its Tops loyalty card scheme this month.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Total, the world's fourth largest energy brand, is reissuing its Tops loyalty card scheme this month. Launched in 1991, Tops is one of the UK's oldest loyalty schemes, with more than 1.5 million active cardholders. "Total is keen to reward...

Ida Creative Link has provided a range of interactive child-focused P-O-P for the Entertainer concept toy store in Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Ida Creative Link has provided a range of interactive child-focused P-O-P for the Entertainer concept toy store in Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre. A 2.8m high Hot Wheels branded walkthrough wheel is used to highlight Mattel's range of...

Waterstone's matrix stocks up on profiles.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Waterstone's is rolling out a new matrix stock checking system in November, which builds a profile of each store's local tastes and allows buyers to tailor stock to their particular markets. The Phoenix version 9 software processes stock...

Budgens wheels out new corporate look.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Budgens has unveiled a new corporate identity, including typeface and colour scheme, at its flagship store in Hawkhurst, Kent, which opened last month. The look, by Consultantc Inc(sic), will be carried across all of the group's...

Weather warning for retailers. (global warming impact).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Global warming could have a direct impact on UK grocery retailers in terms of supply and demand of certain products within just five or 10 years, the Met Office has warned retailers. Met Office meteorologist Peter Gibbs told delegates to...

Jacob's has teamed up with Wallace and Gromit to broaden the appeal of its cracker brands.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Jacob's has teamed up with Wallace and Gromit to broaden the appeal of its cracker brands. The tie-up, which will be promoted across the nine brands in the manufacturer's portfolio, makes Jacob's and Wallace and Gromit exclusive food partners....

Dogfish hits Safeway. (Dogfish Head World Wide Stout in UK).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A unique beer from a specialist microbrewery in Delaware, US, retailing at 6.99 [pounds sterling] for a half-pint bottle, is to go on sale in shops throughout the UK. Safeway, the first retailer to put Dogfish Head World Wide Stout on its...

Parents group attacks checkout sweets. (Parents Jury's Chuck Snacks Off the Checkout campaign).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Parents Jury, a group of parents consulted on children's food marketing, has launched the Chuck Snacks Off the Checkout campaign. A survey by the group found Asda has the largest number of unhealthy snacks at till points and praised...

Pets mean Science at Supreme. (Supreme Pet Foods' Science brand).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Supreme Pet Foods is to relaunch its Science range of foods for smaller animals with a new name and pack design, as well as an improved recipe, in a bid to increase the product's market appeal. The new-look packaging and the name, Science...

Betty gets Sweaty at Canary Wharf. (Sweaty Betty, London's Canary Wharf, England, location).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Sportswear chain Sweaty Betty is to open a new branch in the Cabot Place East shopping centre in London's Canary Wharf.

Cointreau tunes into Classic FM. (free compact discs).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Liqueur brand Cointreau has launched an on-pack promotion, offering free Classic FM-branded CDs. The promotion is co-ordinated by Meerkat Marketing Communications.

HMV trials listening posts.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Music store HMV is trialling six new internet-linked listening posts in its Oxford Street flagship store. The Hartland Electronics units play music from HMV's web site.

Penguin finds Nemo. (Penguin Books' Finding Nemo unit of coloring books).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Coutts UK has created a Finding Nemo-branded unit for Penguin Books, to launch a new range of colouring titles. A three-dimensional representation of giant film character Bruce the Shark forms the centrepeice of the display. The unit can...

Forum squares up to retailing challenges. (2003 Retail Forum).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The future of retailing, the profitability of in-store kiosks and complex security issues were just some of the issues discussed at the 2003 Retail Forum in October. "The consumer is starting to see the strings of the marketing puppeteer,"...

Sofa Workshop refurbishes. (Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, store design).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Sofa Workshop has unveiled a new store design in its Wilmslow, Cheshire branch. Conran Design Group focused on creating a natural image to reflect the materials used in the store's products. Timber-framed roomsets are among the features...

A new Debenhams store has opened in Londonderry's Foyleside shopping centre, designed and fitted by Patton Fit-Out according to principles set out in the chain's 20TEN concept by Marking Design.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A new Debenhams store has opened in Londonderry's Foyleside shopping centre, designed and fitted by Patton Fit-Out according to principles set out in the chain's 20TEN concept by Marking Design. The highlight of the new store is an atrium...

Coutts nets into the record books. (2004 Guinness Book of World Records point-of-purchase displays).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Coutts UK has designed and produced new P-O-P for the 2004 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. The first redesigned units appeared in-store in October. Guinness World Records marketing manager Caroline Butler says: "We love the...

Asda buys into financial services. (insurance sales).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Asda is to enter the financial services market, launching Life and Mortgage Life insurance in-store. October saw the launch of motor, travel and home insurance.

Display is key factor in food to go. (Europe).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Food industry leaders say display equipment is one of the most important factors in the success of food to go operations in the UK and Europe. Nearly 200 industry representatives were surveyed at the World of Food to Go conference in London...

Over-50s are target staff for Asda.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Asda is looking to hire 10,000 permanent staff to work about 10 weeks a year as holiday cover at Easter, Christmas or during the school holidays. The retailer said it was aiming for the over-50 age group, because previously this had reduced...

Saveker named in awards. (Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2003 runner-up Dani Saveker).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Dani Saveker, chief executive officer of shopfitting company The Savekers Group, has been shortlisted as a runner-up in the Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2003.

Warburtons rises to new packaging.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Bakery brand Warburtons is relaunching its Bakery Snacks range with new packaging, created by DJPA Partnership.

Deeko assumes the Lotus position. (disposable tableware relaunched in UK).(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Disposable tableware brand Deeko has relaunched in the UK under its European name, Lotus. Brand owner Georgia Pacific is to introduce an off-fixture display stand, designed by Smurfit Instore Displays, to Tesco stores in December. The unit will...

Credit to the nation: heavy borrowing on store and credit cards is arguably helping to keep many retailers afloat. So in the event of the rumoured interest rate increase, how will retailers be affected?(News Analysis)
November 1, 2003... Consumer confidence is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it is self-perpetualing and reflects the feel-good factor of consumers. Retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent in September. On the other, the associated borrowing could be burrowing...

Whose design is it anyway?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... I refer to your recent feature, 'Design for Life'. It is worth considering that not all innovative design is produced by individual consultancies or P-O-P practitioners--the clients themselves often have quite good insight into their final...

Return to the Bullring.(LetterS)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Contrary to popular belief, the Bullring was once an area in dire need of regeneration. Having grown up in its shadow, memories flood back of the smoke-ridden, concrete city that had little to offer the youth of the day. Then came the...

And the overall winner is ... the P-O-P sector.(Leader)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Well done to all the winners of this year's British P-O-P Awards. The quality of entries to the scheme never fails to impress, and this has been a bumper year in terms of industry involvement. The high spirits on display at the Awards...

Book to the future: Stephanie Rice of Budgens finds there's more to Borders than books, especially for childen.(Display Of The Month)
November 1, 2003... With books now so easily available via the internet and other outlets, bookshops are having to work harder to compete. They have to offer a broader shopping experience and market themselves as more than simply booksellers, says Budgens...

Asia Pacific specifics: Heather Saville, until recently Asia Pacific reguinal account director at J Walter Thompson, describes the complexity--and the potential rewards--of marketing and distributing FMCGs to the vast, diverse and exciting region.(Global Talk)
November 1, 2003... Asia's cultural and economic diversity is one of the greatest challenges for marketers attempting to benefit from the post-1997 Asian economic recovery. Developing communication to sell to a population that spans all economic, cultural and...

Body shop lathers up a profit.(International News)(Body Shop International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Body Shop International has announced a 140 per cent rise in half-year profits to 10.1m [pounds sterling], driven by the Americas. In the UK and Ireland, retail sales were eight per cent lower than last year.

Oakland vetoes big grocery stores.(International News)(city authorities in Oakland, California, have voted to ban the building of grocery stores bigger than 100,000 sq ft)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... City authorities in Oakland, California, have voted to ban the building of grocery stores bigger than 9,300 sq m (100,000 sq ft). The move prevents Wal-Mart from bringing its Supercenter format to the area.

Indians strike against German group.(International News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Hundreds of shopkeepers in Bangalore, India have striked in protest against a German retail giant. The action against the Metro Cash and Carry wholesaler was called off when local government promised to look into grievances. The multinational...

Sales rise at Casino.(International News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... French group Casino has announced sales up 0.7 per cent to 16.7bn [euro], for the first nine months of the year.

Gucci sees profits fall.(International News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Profits have dropped at Gucci, despite sales growth on a constant currency basis. In the second quarter, sales were up 20 per cent in the US, 14 per cent in Japan, 16 per cent in Hong Kong and China and 10 per cent in Europe. Reported revenues...

Mango moves into Milan site.(International News)(fashion retailer opens first store in Milan)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Spanish fashion retailer Mango has opened its first store in Milan, in a former cinema in Via Torino 21. The two-storey unit occupies more than 725 sq m.

Wal-Mart books honour veterans.(International News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Wal-Mart stores in the US will have a Good Works Message Book positioned near entrances from 11 November, to let shoppers honour military veterans.

Cadbury Schweppes slashes staff.(International News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Cadbury Schweppes has announced it will cut 10 per cent of its global workforce over the next four years. The news comes after the decision to close factories in Manchester and Chesterfield by March 2005.

Lloyds TSB sells NZ bank to Australia.(International News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Lloyds TSB has sold New Zealand subsidiary the National Bank of New Zealand to Australia's ANZ bank for Aust $4.92bn. Lloyds TSB expects to make a 1.1bn [pounds sterling] profit on the sale.

Green tries to make friends: Lauren Mills, business correspondent at the Sunday Telegraph, wonders why Philip Green is suddenly so keen to explain himself to the men in pinstripes.(City Talk)
November 1, 2003... Philip Green, the billionaire owner of Bhs, is not known for being shy. His brutal approach to business has earned him a reputation as an arch deal merchant. Few retail connoisseurs doubt his ability to buy businesses on the cheap, strip out...

Blacks outdoor sector shows price hike.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Blacks Leisure Group, which trades under the Millets, Free Spirit and O'Neill brands, has announced outdoor division operating profits up by 41.9 per cent to 4.9m [pounds sterling]. Chairman David...

CBI condemns transport system.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A Confederation of British Industry (CBI) report, Is Transport Holding the UK Back?, claims that business leaders will not invest in Britain because the country's transport system is at "breaking point". The CBI says the country's domestic...

Retail is bonny in Scotland.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Scottish retail sales have grown faster than the UK average for the eighth successive month. September saw like-for-like Scottish sales rise by 4.3 per cent, compared with 2.6 per cent for the UK as a whole.

Sales on the rise at Arcadia Group.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Arcadia Group has seen total sales increase by 3.3 percent to 1,823.3m [pounds sterling] for the year ending 30 August 2003. Like-for-like sales were up 2.5 per cent. "The creation of effectively eight companies, each with a brand director...

Burberry records increased profit.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Burberry in the UK has announced increased revenues of 17 per cent for the first half of the year. Total retail sales rose by 25 per cent. It attributes most growth to three new shops in Milan, Italy, and in Virginia and Las Vegas in the US....

Failure rate is dropping.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The number of failing companies fell by 12.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2003, compared with the same period in 2002, according to figures from Experian.

Safeway issues invitation for bids.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Safeway has confirmed that it has invited bids from rival supermarket chains for the 53 stores that the Department of Trade and Industry said would have to be excluded from any deal with Morrisons.

Shifting focus: Steve Johnson, managing director of Focus, is the man charged with stabilising the DIY chain during a period of growth in the sector. James Quilter finds out about his proposed changes.(Profile: Steve Johnson, focus)
November 1, 2003... Thanks to TV programmes such as Property Ladder and Changing Rooms, DIY is dangerously close to becoming a national pastime. This is a trend that hasn't escaped Focus managing director Steve Johnson. Focus Wickes is the second biggest...

A new page for booksellers: unable to match the supermarkets' low prices on bestsellers, specialist bookshops are having to exploit their point of difference to keep customers coming in, James Quilter lingers over his cappuccino and finds out how the stores are coping.(Market Report)
November 1, 2003... Forget obscure bookshops with little old men climbing up ladders to retrieve dusty tomes from near the ceiling. The bookselling industry has undergone massive changes over the past eight years. Bookshops are now slick places where you can hang...

P-O-P is the biggest winner.(Introduction)
November 1, 2003... Welcome to the Book of the Night for the British P-O-P Awards 2003. Every year this event becomes bigger and more important. Every year we see more and more P-O-P clients--rather than suppliers--attending our Awards night, either to see how...

Corporate sponsor.
November 1, 2003... The In-Store Marketing British P-O-P Awards could not take place without the dedication and help of its judging panel and sponsors, to whom the organisers would like to extend their gratitude. Judges Matthew Valentine--editor, In-Store...

Display of the year.(in-store display awards)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Amari Plastics GOLD THE FAMOUS GROUSE DISPLAY UNIT FOR HIGHLAND DISTILLERS BY PORTLAND DESIGN The winner of one of the first categories to be judged made such an impression that the judges were still...

Innovation award.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Degussa GOLD E-MEDIA SCREENS FOR CAMELOT GROUP BY E-MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Combining all the elements included in these displays in one project resulted in improved brand recall among consumers. It has also...

Automotive.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Mondi GOLD MERCHANDISING SYSTEM FOR TRIUMPH CLOTHING FOR TRIUMPH MOTORCYLES BY CIL INTERNATIONAL Judges were impressed by the high visual impact of this stand. Its sturdy construction allowed it to display a...

Beverages.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Retail Marketing Services GOLD THE FAMOUS GROUSE DISPLAY UNIT FOR HIGHLAND DISTILLERS BY PORTLAND DESIGN Although considered by judges to be a 'money no object' solution, this display was thought to have made...

Grocery & general merchandise.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Retail Marketing Services GOLD MAGNUM SIN BIN FOR UNILEVER ICE CREAM & FROZEN FOOD BY COUTTS ARKEN DISPLAY The fact that this project fitted the spirit of the new product, highlighted the parent brand,...

Fashion & accessories.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by CJ Services GOLD FCUKIKI BEACH SHOWCARDS FOR FRENCH CONNECTION BY ST IVES DIRECT DISPLAYPATH Bringing a fresh summer feel and a retro seventies vibe, this beach-themed execution gave judges a much-needed glow...

Personal products & accessories.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by CJ Services GOLD H3G 9 POD UNIT FOR H3G BY COUTTS ARKEN DISPLAY Few sectors are as competitive as mobile phones, but the judges felt this unit had the sophisticated looks and standout to succeed where others...

Entertainment & computers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Marketplace Interactive GOLD XBOX MULTIPLAYER DEMONSTRATION UNIT FOR MICROSOFT BY DIAM INTERNATIONAL The impact of this huge, imposing unit is undeniable, as is its in-store impact. Queues form wherever it is...

Sports, toys & accessories.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Marketing Interactive GOLD DAILY MAIL & MAIL ON SUNDAY RACKING AND DISPLAY FOR DAILY MAIL BY KESSLERS INTERNATIONAL More thought than initially meets the eye has gone into this unit, a fact that was not lost...

Healthcare.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... SILVER GO SMILE FOR GO SMILE BY MICHAEL SHERIDAN & COMPANY Creating a new product category demands high standout, which judges felt this unit achieved. Combined with high-impact product packaging, the unit counter-top has...

Home & garden.
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Mondi Display GOLD BRYANT & MAY FORECOURT UNIT FOR SWEDISH MATCH BY COUTTS ARKEN DISPLAY A number of factors impressed the judges in the case of this category winner. It has clear branding and purpose in a...

Tobacco.
November 1, 2003... sponsored by CJ Services SILVER MILLENNIUM CATEGORY MANAGEMENT MERCHANDISER FOR IMPERIAL TOBACCO BY KESSLERS INTERNATIONAL Meeting security and housekeeping needs with simplified category management that seeks to help...

Snack products & soft drinks.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Signwaves GOLD TREBOR 24-7 LAUNCH FOR CADBURY TREBOR BASSETT BY VIVID RETAIL Backed by an enormous campaign and innovative packaging, this suite of launch material was adaptable and made excellent use of...

Student design awards.
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Forex & Robert Horne Group Students were challenged to create an in-store floor-standing display unit to promote one of the following products: computer games consoles, sports training shoes, mobile phones, sports drinks,...

Temporary colour.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Michael Sheridan & Company GOLD SUPERDRUG BODY FLOORSTAND FOR GARNIER BY IMPACT CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP This unit was designed to launch Garnier into the 98m[pounds sterling] bodycare market. Within a year of...

Pemanent colour.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... GOLD NEODERMA COSMETICS FOR NEODERMA COSMETICS BY KESSLERS INTERNATIONAL Communicating the 'natural' brand values of Neoderma was essential for a display unit that was to be the primary launch vehicle for the brand in Europe,...

Stationery, office supplies and seasonal goods.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Retail Marketing Services GOLD AMSCAN INTERNATIONAL FIMBLES FSDU FOR AMSCAN INTERNATIONAL BY KAPPA ZEDEK Brand essence was seen as the driver for the launch of this product and the free-standing display unit...

Services.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Signwaves GOLD THE DROP DOWN SHELF FOR ADAM G BY KESSLERS INTERNATIONAL This simple device, designed to provide a simple platform for filling in forms in places such as Post Office branches, could become a...

Hair products.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Pointer Design & Manufacture GOLD VIRTUAL WALL FOR TIGI BY POINTER DESIGN & MANUFACTURE As far as the judges were concerned this was the hands-down winner of the Hair Products category, creating a huge and...

Fragrances.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by Michael Sheridan & Company GOLD BOSS IN MOTION FRAGRANCE DISPLAYS FOR PROCTER & GAMBLE PRESTIGE BEAUTE BY DIAM INTERNATIONAL A sophisticated fragrance brand needs a sophisticated display and our judges deemed...

Installation.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... sponsored by RPS GOLD PFS INSTALLATION ROLLOUT FOR TESCO PERSONAL FINANCE BY CJ SERVICES UK As well as a punishing installation schedule, specialist engineers had to contend with strict health and safety regulations while...

Measure for measure: a government-backed group of UK retailers is analysing the first survey into clothes sizes in 50 years. But are retailers even interested in a common standard? Maeve Hosea looks at the shape of things to come.(Fashion)
November 1, 2003... It is accepted throughout UK clothes retailing and manufacturing that there is no clear system of sizing designation. The instructive labels that mark garments can serve as a size guide to some customers and a confusing hindrance to others. ...

In-store media is the star of the big screen: LCD and plasma screen content is rapidly catching up with printed P-O-P material in-store.(Special Report)
November 1, 2003... The new kid on the P-O-P block is growing up fast. In-store screen-based media is predicted to be the biggest grower among P-O-P disciplines. If this turns out to be the case, screens could become as familiar as window banners and tent cards....

Banks see the light: banks and building societies have been using retail lighting methods to create a softer ambience.(Special Report)
November 1, 2003... Just as a skinny latte from an in-store cafe can warm up your mortgage advice, alluring lighting is crucial to banks and building societies looking to repackage their product offer. The sector has always relied on an office-style image...

POPAI in the Emerald Isle.(Point-Of-Purchase Advertising International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... For the first time in seven years, POPAI UK and Ireland has truly lived up to its name by holding an event in Dublin. The Retail Communications and P-O-P conference was the first major event held by POPAI and was an outstanding success,...

Kiosk lets you look on the author side.(Product news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Retec Systems has launched an updated version of its Meet The Author kiosk system, which gives customers the opportunity to see authors describing their work. New features include additional touch-screen applications. The kiosk can suggest...

Shelving your plans.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Michael Sheridan & Company has launched a software merchandising programme aimed at brands and retailers in the beauty industry. The Shelf Planner uses digital photos to show how products will look in-store. The software claims to...