In-Store articles from November 2006

In-Store archives from November 2006

Multi-store multi-media Channel HMV goes live.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Music retailer HMV has committed to launching a digital media network across its entire chain of 220 stores. Channel HMV went live on 30 October. Initally an audio channel, the retailer plans to extend the broadcasts to flat panel screens...

Screens help Tesco customers get a feel for white goods.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Tesco has introduced interactive touch screen PoS units to help customers navigate white goods ranges at its large Tesco Extra stores. The units, supplied by H Squared, were installed at stores in Coventry and Long Eaton in late October,...

Branded cosmetics go on sale at Next.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Fashion chain Next is selling branded cosmetics for the first time. Brands such as Clinique, Clarins and Hugo Boss are being stocked alongside the retailer's own-brand products in a new fragrance and skincare section at its store in...

New packaging for Options.(R. Twining and Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Twinings, owner of the low calorie Options drink brand, is launching new packaging for the range. Design, by Springetts, features snippets of conversations that might take place over a mug of the drink. A new- shape jar has been introduced as...

Waterstone's brightens up its 'stuffy' image.(Waterstone's Booksellers Ltd.)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Waterstone's has unveiled a new look in selected stores around the country. The book retailer is refitting seven shops and has opened a brand new store in Manchester's Arndale centre. Designed by retail designer Brian McManus with the...

Phase Eight opens new store.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Women's fashion retailer Phase Eight has opened a new boutique-style store in Basingstoke, with plans to roll out the design across the country. The store was designed by agency Caulder Moore, with a brief to create an environment that was...

Bezier acquires Pointer.
November 13, 2006... In-store marketing group Bezier has acquired rival Pointer as part of ambitious growth plans. The deal follows Bezier's earlier acquistion of brand communications agency Poulters. "The acquisition of Pointer enables us to offer a broader...

Harrods goes for the big sell.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Harrods has revamped its Harrods Shop department, which focuses on own- brand products. Divided into four sections, the Harrods Shop includes the Character and Toy Zone, the London Zone, the Heritage Zone and the Gift Gallery. Customers...

Healthy food in the workplace.(Compass )(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Foodservice group Compass is promoting healthy food in the workplace with a new range of P-O-P that encourages consumption of Fairtrade, organic and healthy options. Designed in-house, the material is constructed from 100 per cent recycled...

Vauxhall goes into top gear with latest Corsa launch.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... The latest version of Vauxhall's small car, the Corsa, has been supported by a suite of P-O-P designed by communications agency BMB and installed in 459 dealerships by CJ Installation, part of CJ Services. "Retail marketing is an...

Woolworths campaign.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Woolworths multi-channel retail initiative the Big Red Book (see feature page 21) will be promoted over the crucial Christmas period with a campaign featuring pop band Westlife, alongside puppet characters Wooly and Worth. The band will...

Microsoft moves in with Gamestation.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Gamestation has opened Europe's inaugural Microsoft store-in-store retail environment at its flagship store in Birmingham. The basement retail space has been dedicated to the software brand to provide a 'Microsoft Underground X-perience'....

IN BRIEF: Electricals surge into retail lead.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... The electricals sector is set to be the fastest-growing of the major retail sectors in 2006, according to predictions from retail analyst Verdict Research. Demand for flat panel televisions before the World Cup provided a heavy boost for...

IN BRIEF: Kinder surprise at Toni & Guy.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Chocolate brand Kinder has been running a sampling campaign in Toni & Guy salons to promote its Bueno adult chocolate brand. The 'bumpers' used to denote the brand's sponsorship of Channel 4's Charlotte Church Show are showing on Toni & Guy...

IN BRIEF: Web not always cheapest, says Which?(consumer magazine Which?)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... While some electrical goods are cheapest online, others can be even cheaper on the high street, according to consumer magazine Which?. While websites offered savings of up to 22 per cent on popular Apple iPods, a Pioneer DVD recorder...

IN BRIEF: Pet store trials new shop floor.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Pets at Home has launched a new store format, designed by 20/20, at its store in Romford, Essex. The design may be extended to more of the group's 180-strong stores. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

IN BRIEF: My kind of quiche, Chicago is.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... A sub-brand of Chicago Town pizza, Chicago Town Deli, has been used to launch a range of frozen quiche. The three-strong Deli Quiche range will be merchandised in the frozen savouries cabinets in supermarkets. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: Roja Dove scents success for Fraser.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... House of Fraser is to introduce specialist parfumerie areas, using a system of testers developed by fragrance expert Roja Dove. Design by Kinnersley Kent takes an art deco style, while highlighting Dove's name and logo. Copyright:...

IN BRIEF: Spar takes store information in hand.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Convenience store chain Spar is trialling new handheld terminals that allow store managers to gather and report store information. Data from stock availability to fridge temperatures can be gathered on the devices, supplied by IT group...

IN BRIEF: Value takes front seat in clothing sales.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Almost all growth in sales of clothing in 2005 and 2006 has been driven by value retailers, according to a report, UK Value Clothing Retailers 2006, from Verdict Research. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

Meet the locals.(marketing by Tesco PLC)
November 13, 2006... As Tesco launches a new drive to source and promote products at a local level, are we witnessing a serious attempt to develop and support regional food production, asks Jo Roberts, or is it just a case of 'devolve and rule'? Tesco stores...

LETTER: Brief - and to the point.(Letter to the editor)
November 13, 2006... Adam Todd's plea for better planning at the briefing stage (letters, In- Store, October) is spot on and throws up one of the reasons why some P- O-P campaigns fail. Whenever a client's brief lacks substance, an experienced P-O-P company...

LETTER: Cheap - and cheerless.(Letter to the editor)
November 13, 2006... In-Store reports that retailers are developing ranges of cheap "throwaway" cosmetics products to drive sales to young shoppers. These ranges will no doubt be sold alongside cheap "throwaway" fashion items (In-Store, September 2006). At a...

SCREEN TALK: The leisure principle.(Planet Outdoor providing both in-store and online experience to customers)
November 13, 2006... Using screens to entertain and inform customers and let them browse and buy is the key to delivering the great outdoors in-store, says Scott Bullock, marketing manager at Planet Outdoor Planet Outdoor is a new concept in retailing, and...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Casino shows its loyalty to Dunnhumby.
November 13, 2006... French grocery retailer Groupe Casino has announced a joint venture agreement with marketing consultancy Dunnhumby, after an extensive pilot phase. The joint venture, known as Dunnhumby France, will draw in data from Casino's loyalty card...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Philippine bank gets British design.
November 13, 2006... The Manila-based Bank of the Philippine Islands has introduced a new branch format, designed by Dalziel & Pow in conjunction with NCR Design Centre. The latest design was created to provide an integrated self- service environment for its...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Harvey Nicks picks a Turkish mix.
November 13, 2006... Luxury retailer Harvey Nichols has opened its latest international store, in the Levant shopping district in Istanbul. The store has been designed by UK consultancy Four IV. The store combines contemporary Western retailing with local Turkish...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Borders opens store across the border.
November 13, 2006... Book retailer Borders has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland. The West Dublin store kicked off with celebrity book signings by footballer Paul McGrath and author Cathy Kelly at the end of October. Copyright: Centaur...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: JHP gives jeans brand new twist.
November 13, 2006... Denim brand Twisted is to open its first store, in Dubai, in November. Launched earlier this year, the brand has used design group JHP to develop a format for its retailing debut. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Barco lights up world's biggest mall.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Emaar, developer of the Dubai Mall, set to be the world's largest mall when it opens in 2007, has appointed Belgian group Barco to supply a fully integrated LED display system for the site. More than 570 sq m of LED units will be used in the...

DISPLAY OF THE MONTH: The ideal mix.('Social', new Hampstead)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Whatever you're looking for, there's everything for someone at eclectic boutique Social, says Rick Lowe With an eclectic mix of street clothing and homeware, Rick Lowe, Managing Director of fashion label Joystick Junkies believes that the...

CITY TALK: Green credentials.(Sir Philip Green, British Home Stores PLC)
November 13, 2006... While things may not be going entirely to plan for empire-builder Sir Philip Green, he's still leading from the front with no thought of retreat, says Lauren Mills, retail correspondent at the Mail on Sunday Sir Philip Green, the retail...

CITY TALK NEWS: Blacks keeps a weather eye out.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Like-for-like retail sales at Blacks Leisure Group fell by 0.5 per cent during the six months to 31 August, while operating profit dropped to #0.7m, compared to #7.2m for the same period last year, due to investment in stores. "Normal autumn...

CITY TALK NEWS: Arcadia fall shows 'strong performance'.
November 13, 2006... Pre-tax profits at Arcadia have fallen from #254m to #202m for the year to 2 September. "This represents a strong performance when set against a new competitive retail market," says owner Sir Philip Green (see City Talk). Copyright:...

CITY TALK NEWS: Seventh heaven for Sainsbury's sales.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Sales at Sainsbury's rose by 7.6 per cent in the second quarter of the year, with like-for-like sales up 6.5 per cent (8 per cent and 6.6 per cent respectively if petrol sales are excluded). "We have now reported like-for-like sales growth...

CITY TALK NEWS: Demand is up down on the farm.
November 13, 2006... Countrywide Farmers Country Stores, a 40-strong chain supplying clothing and supplies for rural consumers across the UK, has announced a 6 per cent rise in retail sales for the year to 31 May. Profits increased by 75 per cent to #1.4m. ...

CITY TALK NEWS: Recall and delays dent Sony profits.
November 13, 2006... Electronics giant Sony has seen profits for its last quarter drop by 94 per cent compared with the same period last year. A widespread recall of laptop computer batteries and delays to the launch of the PlayStation 3 games console have been...

CITY TALK NEWS: C&C raises a glass to continued success.
November 13, 2006... Drinks company C&C Group has reported operating profits increased by 66 per cent for the six months to 31 August, from revenues up by 27 per cent. Sales of the group's cider brands, including the fashionable Magners product and Bulmers, have...

CITY TALK NEWS: Blackstone and PAI take the biscuit.
November 13, 2006... United Biscuits, owner of brands including McVitie's, Jacobs, Jaffa Cakes and Twiglets, has been bought by private equity groups Blackstone and PAI Partners in a deal worth #1.6bn. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

PROFILE: True to his roots.
November 13, 2006... Will Chase tells Jo Roberts how Tyrells Potato Chips took the humble crisp up market and out of the chain stores, with a product that knows where it's coming from and values its independence Will Chase didn't set out to be a...

MARKET REPORT: The best of both worlds.
November 13, 2006... As internet shopping explodes in popularity, high-street stores have risked being left out in the cold, says Matthew Valentine, but now the big players are working fast to marry the online experience with real- world retail The...

MARKET REPORT: Online sales - if you can't beat them.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... According to IMRG figures, British shoppers spent #13.5bn online on the first half of 2006, 40 per cent more than in the first half of 2005. Internet sales broke through the #2bn-per-month barrier in November 2005 and have been above #2bn...

POPAI: Back to the future?(Point-of-Purchase Advertising Institute, talks about Point of Purchase Advertising)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... 'Design' has got to become the keyword for the future, as this precious element has never been truly valued either by clients or, in many cases, by the industry itself. There are not many industries where it is common practice to give...

PRODUCT NEWS: Cunning planner from Cognos.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Business management software company Cognos has developed a new promotions planning system to help retailers with their marketing. The software, with ready-built report templates, is designed to assist in analysing company-wide campaigns....

PRODUCT NEWS: LCD public display.(NEC Display Solutions introduces MultiSync LCD5710)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... NEC Display Solutions has launched the MultiSync LCD5710. The 57-inch LCD public display is designed to work well under the bright lights of a retail environment with a contrast ratio of 900:1. The screens also have a three-stage thermal...

PRODUCT NEWS: DIY dummies make a stand.(Bodylite Displays)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Bodylite Displays has launched a flat-pack mannequin. Made out of PVC foam, the product is light, easy to transport, store and assemble and can be suspended using invisible thread. The display's manufacturer is also looking at other...

PRODUCT NEWS: Trident points up new PoS printer.(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Retail technology distributor Trident has introduced the new CT-S4000 compact thermal PoS printer from Citizen. The device, available in black or white features a built-in power supply, easy paper loading and a choice of mounting options....

Design & build focus.(HyperCITY Retail India)
November 13, 2006... The hypermarket format makes perfect sense in India, and is one of the country's fastest-growing retail formats. "With poor roads and public transport infrastructure the one-stop-shop is even more relevant," explains Andrew Levermore, chief...

Euromonitor report "Retailing in India: A Nation of Shopkeepers".(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... * Retail sales (in real terms) would rise more rapidly than consumer expenditure up to 2008. "The forecast growth in real retail sales during 2003-2008 is 8.3 per cent per year (compared with 7.1 per cent for consumer expenditure),"...