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Great Northern StrataGraph wins four Excellence awards
From concept to performance, the very best paperboard packages from across North America are judged during the North American Paperboard Packaging...
Posted On 14 Dec 2018
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IA Interior Architects announces scholarship winners
IA Interior Architects has selected the winners of the IIDA Foundation’s IA Interior Architects Diversity in Design Scholarship. This inaugural scholarship...
Posted On 14 Dec 2018
500-plus California C-stores to carry luxury CBD products
Swissx Oil & Confectionary Inc. and Kohanoff Affiliated have launched a partnership to distribute Swissx CBD (cannabidiol) products in over 500...
Posted On 13 Dec 2018
Self-checkout opportunities abound in Europe
At the EuroCIS 2019 trade fair for retail technology (Feb. 19 – 21, 2019, in Düsseldorf, Germany), self-checkout solutions will be an important topic....
Posted On 13 Dec 2018
Bay Cities reveals 2018 Christmas gift
Packaging and design company Bay Cities has announced its 2018 Christmas gift, “Summer in December.” This year’s gift featured a detailed...
Posted On 13 Dec 2018
U.S. prestige fragrance sales rise 8%
Prestige fragrance sales in the U.S. have experienced strong growth leading up to the all-important holiday season, with dollar sales up 8% year-to-date...
Posted On 13 Dec 2018
Focus: Visual Merchandising Products
Shop! research reveals retailers’ spending plans for the year, and 14 members share their latest and greatest products.
Posted On 13 Dec 2018
Bloomingdale’s hosts design panel at new shop-in-shop
Speakers included designer Jonathan Adler and multimedia artist Jason Bruges To celebrate the opening of its unique “store within a store” at...
Posted On 12 Dec 2018
Global Shop Solutions exec earns recognition
Global Shop Solutions VP of Research and Development Erika Klein has been recognized by MetalForming Magazine in a special section recognizing “Women of...
Posted On 12 Dec 2018
Hera Lighting names Canada sales manager
Hera Lighting, a leading U.S.-based cabinet, furniture, and display lighting company, announced today that Joshua White has been hired as the new national...
Posted On 11 Dec 2018
Bay Cities give back to local community
Packaging and design company Bay Cities participated in the Annual Christmas Baskets for the Needy event Dec. 8 in Pico Rivera, Calif., U.S., donating more...
Posted On 11 Dec 2018
Dairy inspiring new culinary trends
Kitchen standards milk, butter, and cheese are being utilized in a bevy of new, creative ways, market research firm Package Facts concludes in its new...
Posted On 10 Dec 2018
Canadian GMO-free claims skyrocket
While natural food and drink appears to have gone mainstream in Canada, it seems confusion around what ‘natural’ actually means has inspired a free-from...
Posted On 10 Dec 2018
Why, how America shops C-stores
The holiday shopping season kicked off with a bang, with an estimated 164 million people shopping during the five days from Thanksgiving through Cyber...
Posted On 10 Dec 2018
Average U.S. holiday shopper will spend $530
Holiday shoppers flock to stores with a key goal in mind: finding the perfect presents for their family, friends, and colleagues. This year, consumers are...
Posted On 07 Dec 2018
S-CUBE expands showcase capabilities
S-CUBE has expanded its showcase manufacturing capabilities to offer 20-plus different styles of cases and back islands. Engineered for cost-effective...
Posted On 07 Dec 2018
Breaking the Mold
Technology is revolutionizing the mannequin production industry — and it’s never looked better.
Posted On 06 Dec 2018
GSP names chief revenue officer
GSP, a leading provider of retail services, has added Greg Duss to its executive team as chief revenue officer. In this newly created role, Greg will hire...
Posted On 06 Dec 2018
Consumer insight: Christmas in the UK
The holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year for everyone: Mintel research reveals that as many as 36% of all adults in the UK say that they...
Posted On 06 Dec 2018
GPA names business development manager
GPA announces that Rob Olson has joined the team as its newest business development manager. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, Olson will...
Posted On 06 Dec 2018
Mintel announces Sub-Zero Waste as 2019 trend
Beauty manufacturers, companies, and brands must shift to a whole new paradigm when approaching zero waste and sustainability, focusing on every aspect of...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018
Global Shop Solutions named 2018 FrontRunner
Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for small- to medium-size manufacturers, has been named a 2018 FrontRunner for ERP Software by...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018
Crossville launches new website
Officials with Crossville, Inc. have announced the launch of the company’s new website. The new site is now live at Crossville’s longstanding domain,...
Posted On 04 Dec 2018
idX releases new video
idX Corp. has debuted its first-ever animated video. The two-minute video aims to deliver a concise summary of its portfolio of services and unique points...
Posted On 04 Dec 2018
Global experts to gather at EuroCIS 2019
At EuroCIS 2019, the trade fair for retail technology will again be an international meeting place for the sector. About 500 exhibitors from 29 nations and...
Posted On 03 Dec 2018
Shop! Greater China unveils 2018 awards winners
Shop! Greater China honored 65 winners at the Shop! Greater China Awards ceremony, held during the CHINASHOP trade show Nov. 1 in Kunming, China. The Shop!...
Posted On 03 Dec 2018
Brits spend almost £1 billion on mobile gaming
Mobile gaming has come a long way since the 1990s when Nokia was Brits’ mobile device provider of choice and Snake had consumers glued to their screens for...
Posted On 03 Dec 2018
Shop! awards programs open for entries
Shop! Environments Association’s three industry awards programs—Shop! Design Awards, Shop! OMA Awards, and Shop! Global Awards—are now accepting entries...
Posted On 03 Dec 2018
Shikatani Lacroix unites with SLDNXT, unveils new logo
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD), a strategic design agency based in Toronto, has announced that the company will be uniting with its sister company, SLDNXT....
Posted On 30 Nov 2018
Meal kit providers pivot focus, expand services
When meal kit delivery services first emerged in Sweden back in 2007, the premise seemed simple enough: offer busy customers the chance to save a lot of...
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
History in the Making
Some of the most memorable retail projects are in landmark buildings. Such sites offer brand benefits for those willing to face the challenges.
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
RMS names Director of Business Development
Retail Merchandising Services, Inc. has named Dave Meyer Director of Business Development. Meyer is a seasoned veteran of retail, bringing over 25 years in...
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
GPA expands northeast regional headquarters
As part of its commitment to helping clients grow their businesses, GPA has announced the relocation of its northeast regional headquarters to a larger,...
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
OSI Creative to purchase assets of New Dimensions
OSI Creative, a leading provider of global supply chain managed solutions for point-of-purchase (POP) displays, consumer product packaging, and branded...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018
Treefrog Open a finalist for Interior Design award
Treefrog Open, a collection of eight veneer laminates introduced last summer, has been named a finalist for Interior Design magazine’s Best of Year...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018
Thanksgiving weekend multichannel shopping up almost 40%
From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, more than 165 million Americans shopped either in stores or online, surpassing the 164 million who had said...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018
DLC LumiSheet appoints director of business development
In continuation of a series of senior business hires aimed at driving sales growth, DLC LumiSheet is pleased to announce and welcome Zack Sharon as...
Posted On 27 Nov 2018
Study: Charitable giving affects purchase decisions
Participation in #GivingTuesday can make an impact far beyond a monetary donation. New research from Mintel reveals that a company’s charitable...
Posted On 27 Nov 2018
idX Corp. names VP business development
Brian Kok has joined idX Corp. as VP business development. idX is a global solution provider for consumer environment design, manufacturing, rollout. and...
Posted On 27 Nov 2018
20th CHINASHOP draws more than 55,000 attendees
CHINASHOP, one of the largest retail trade shows in China, returned for its 20th year Nov. 1–3 in Kunming, China. CHINASHOP is organized by the China Chain...
Posted On 26 Nov 2018
Study: Young adults most likely to spend more for holidays
Holiday shopping is in full swing and consumers still have a lot more spending to do as they check off every item on their holiday wish list, according to...
Posted On 26 Nov 2018
2018 calendar points to strong Super Saturday
Analysis from NPD’s Checkout, a receipt mining service, shows the average amount spent online per buyer on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday 2017 exceeded...
Posted On 26 Nov 2018
Report: Almost half of UK vegans made the switch recently
Veganism continues to grow rapidly in popularity in the UK, partly due to the high quality plant food now available in mainstream grocers. As of 2018, 42%...
Posted On 26 Nov 2018
In Words and Pictures
This is the story of a vendor who wrote the book on value engineering—Merriman Above & Beyond Award winner S-CUBE.
Posted On 22 Nov 2018
Singles Day: 7 things you need to know
The recent Chinese shopping holiday Singles Day generated $30.8 billion in sales; making it more profitable than Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber...
Posted On 21 Nov 2018
Forecast: UK sales to rise 4% in December
With the Christmas countdown in full swing, market intelligence agency Mintel is forecasting some festive cheer for Britain’s retailers. Its latest...
Posted On 21 Nov 2018
Beauty and the booze to drive UK advent calendar spend
More than half (55.6%) of UK consumers surveyed stated that they intend to purchase at least one advent calendar this year, up from 53.4% last year,...
Posted On 20 Nov 2018
3 global food and drink trends for 2019
Market intelligence agency Mintel has announced three forward-looking trends that will lead the momentum of global food and drink innovation in 2019 and...
Posted On 20 Nov 2018
PAVE announces launch of 2018-19 Bergmeyer Scholarship
The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2018-2019 Bergmeyer Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes...
Posted On 20 Nov 2018
idX hosts Louisville-area students for Manufacturing Day
idX Corp., the global solution provider for consumer environment design, manufacturing, rollout, and installation, hosted about 50 area high school...
Posted On 19 Nov 2018
AIA program makes strides in reducing carbon
Architects and engineers participating in the 2030 Commitment program are making strides in reducing carbon in designs, according to a new report by the...
Posted On 19 Nov 2018
U.S. construction materials prices up nearly 8%
U.S. construction prices rose 0.5% in October and are 7.9% higher than at the same time a year ago, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Posted On 19 Nov 2018
Store-bound U.S. teens to shop discount this holiday
While much has been made about the growth of online shopping and the impact on traditional retail, a new survey from Junior Achievement USA (JA) shows that...
Posted On 16 Nov 2018
Survey breaks down holiday weekend’s busiest days
Retailers are preparing for one of their biggest weekends of the year as an estimated 164 million people are already planning to go shopping Thanksgiving...
Posted On 16 Nov 2018
Ahold Delhaize expands into robotics with TU Delft
Food retailer Ahold Delhaize has announced that it is partnering with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands to expand the...
Posted On 16 Nov 2018
Global Shop Solutions sponsors Sunshine Spaces project
On Nov. 2–5, Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for small to medium-size manufacturers, sponsored its second room makeover in...
Posted On 16 Nov 2018
Campus shirt bar expands customization options
Follett Corporation, operator of more than 1,200 official on-campus stores and one of the nation’s largest retailers of college licensed merchandise, has...
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
EFI adds 3 new sessions to Connect conference
Electronics For Imaging Inc. has announced that Ali Ridha Jaffar, VP of print and technology for London-based Syncoms Group, will be presenting three...
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
Simulated stores, real insights
Learn how VR can be used to test shopper behavior. A researcher reveals how it works, what to consider, and where it’s headed.
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
Study: 8 in 10 Americans buy private label products
Despite the U.S. economy growing at a strong 3.5% annual growth rate in the third quarter, 49% of consumers are making sacrifices to make ends meet,...
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
Consumers want “better for you” snacks and candy
Total retail dollar sales of the U.S. non-chocolate candy market will reach $11 billion in 2018, market research firm Packaged Facts estimates, with sales...
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
Young British males’ hair removal on the rise
Not so long ago, it was all about the ‘au naturel’ look for UK men. And then came TV series Love Island, which saw the likes of Wes Nelson, Jack Fincham,...
Posted On 14 Nov 2018
UK online-only clothing and footwear spend set to soar
Clothing and footwear spend via online-only retailers is set to soar 67.4% over the next five years, reaching £7.5bn in 2023, outpacing growth in the...
Posted On 14 Nov 2018
GPA reveals the layers of its evolution
Since its beginnings in 1940, GPA has established a reputation as a substrates distributor providing value-added services to its customers. Today, the...
Posted On 14 Nov 2018
Shop! elects officers, board members at 2018 annual meeting
Shop! Environments Association named new officers and elected five new members to join the Board of Directors at its annual meeting in New Orleans. The...
Posted On 13 Nov 2018
Outerwear, bags drive U.S. outdoor industry sales
Sales within the core, $18.8 billion U.S. outdoor industry declined 2% in the 12 months ending August 2018, according to The NPD Group. Beneath the...
Posted On 13 Nov 2018
Shop! honors Hall of Fame members, Volunteer of the Year
Shop! inducted four industry veterans into the Hall of Fame and honored Kevin Tierney from Tarkett for his volunteer efforts during the annual Night of...
Posted On 13 Nov 2018
Teri Mascotti named 2018 Woman of Distinction
For the second year, Shop! heralded the professional achievements of women in the association whom are dedicated to helping other women grow and succeed in...
Posted On 13 Nov 2018
Naturalness, convenience valued by Chinese nuts consumers
It seems Chinese consumers’ modern lifestyles and awareness of healthy eating have opened up opportunities for nuts snacks that are either natural or...
Posted On 12 Nov 2018
Global anti-aging market to reach $66bn by 2023
The global anti-aging market is expected to reach an estimated $66.2 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 5.7% from 2018 to 2023, according to a new market...
Posted On 12 Nov 2018
GSP wins 5 Golden Image Awards at SGIA Expo 2018
GSP, a leading provider of retail services, scored five 2018 Golden Image Awards from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo, the largest...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018
PAVE announces winners of Student Design Competition
The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 PAVE Student Design Competition sponsored by The Home...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018
idX announces passing of VP Lou Novoa
It is with great sadness that idX Corp. announces the passing of Luis “Lou” A. Novoa II, a valued member of the idX family. Lou died Oct. 15 in...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018
Vegan claims surge in UK meat-free foods market
As November kicks off World Vegan Month, the latest research from Mintel reveals a surge in vegan claims in the UK meat-free foods market. According to...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018
api(+) selected for Florida waterfront retail project
BTI Partners, an award-winning, Fort Lauderdale-based land investor and real estate developer, has enlisted api(+) to provide master-planning,...
Posted On 08 Nov 2018
Research: U.S. holiday retail sales to grow 5.8%
Store-based sales growth improves in 2018 U.S. discretionary holiday spending is expected to increase 5.8% this year, according to FTI Consulting’s...
Posted On 08 Nov 2018
Survey: Politics influencing holiday shopping intentions
U.S. consumers are paying closer attention to politics than ever these days, and that’s changing the way some of them plan to shop for the holidays. In a...
Posted On 08 Nov 2018
Brits spend more than £300 million on Bonfire Night
Brits are projected to have spent £316 million on Bonfire Night festivities (Nov. 5), up 2% from £310 million in 2017, according to new Mintel research....
Posted On 08 Nov 2018
Footwear sole material market to reach $21 billion by 2023
The future of the global footwear sole material market looks promising, with opportunities in both athletic and non-athletic shoes, according to a new...
Posted On 07 Nov 2018
Series challenges designers to rethink 6-sided box
Can everyday challenges be solved by creative new innovations made out of cardboard packaging? The Next Great Package challenge is putting this question to...
Posted On 07 Nov 2018
Duggal opens new Chelsea showroom
Duggal Visual Solutions has announced the opening of its new retail storefront, Duggal Creative, at 43 W. 24th St., second floor, in New York City’s...
Posted On 07 Nov 2018
Bay Cities launches new brand identity
U.S.-based packaging and design company Bay Cities has announced the launch of a new brand identity. The new branding reflects the strength and direction...
Posted On 07 Nov 2018
DLC LumiSheet hires VP of sales
DLC LumiSheet is pleased to announce and welcome Thomas Howe as VP of sales. Howe will be responsible for the leadership of the DLC LumiSheet sales team,...
Posted On 06 Nov 2018
Which states overspend on Black Friday?
Are some states more likely to overspend on Black Friday than others? If credit card habits are any indication, the answer is yes, definitely — and Nevada...
Posted On 06 Nov 2018
IA Interior Architects opens Philadelphia office
IA Interior Architects has opened its 21st office in Philadelphia, Penn., U.S. Kelly Funk, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C, will lead the office as managing director,...
Posted On 06 Nov 2018
WestRock acquires KapStone Paper and Packaging
WestRock Co., a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has completed the acquisition of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. “I am...
Posted On 06 Nov 2018
Research: China new, next retail on the rise
New retail, or online retail going offline, is quickly becoming the driving force behind the development of China’s consumer market. New research from...
Posted On 05 Nov 2018
Research: U.S. holiday shopping trends
Whether taking advantage of deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday or shopping all season long, it seems many Americans are planning to splash out on gifts...
Posted On 02 Nov 2018
Stress-relieving beauty products popular in Asia Pacific
Stress is considered a norm in today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, but it seems the beauty industry in Asia is putting more focus on new product...
Posted On 01 Nov 2018
FOCUS: materials and flooring
Explore 5 hot trends in flooring and materials for retail interiors today, and the latest and greatest products from 15 Shop! members.
Posted On 01 Nov 2018
Bite-sized, premium chocolate gaining popularity in the US
While Halloween is a prime buying time for small sweets, new research from Mintel indicates that Americans are looking for more ways to treat themselves to...
Posted On 01 Nov 2018
2018 UK Halloween spending tops £490 million
This year Halloween will be a treat for retailers, with the event forecast to be worth £491m in 2018 (up 2.1% on last year), according to data and...
Posted On 31 Oct 2018
4 US retailer trends for the holiday season
Retailers will seek to cap a strong year this holiday season by doubling down on strategies to draw online shoppers into stores, reward their loyalty in...
Posted On 31 Oct 2018
EFI reports record Q3 revenue
Electronics For Imaging Inc., a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, has announced its results for the third quarter of 2018. For...
Posted On 30 Oct 2018
U.S. chocolate sales to reach $23 billion in 2018
Total retail dollar sales of the U.S. chocolate candy market are expected to reach $23 billion in 2018, according to market research firm Packaged Facts,...
Posted On 30 Oct 2018
Hydration bottle market set to grow
The global hydration bottle market is expected to reach an estimated $10.3 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018 to 2023, according to a new...
Posted On 30 Oct 2018
Cannabis legalization a big opportunity for Canadian retail
On Oct. 17, Canada became the first G7 nation and the second country in the world (after Uruguay) to legalize the use of recreational cannabis. Under the...
Posted On 29 Oct 2018
Armstrong Flooring announces design competition
Armstrong Flooring announces the new SEE THE POSSIBILITIES Design Competition, calling on professional designers to push the limits of vinyl composition...
Posted On 29 Oct 2018
Sporting events, heatwave boost UK summer purchases
A prolonged heatwave in the UK and major sporting events during summer 2018 boosted spending on items such as outdoor and gardening products, BBQ food, and...
Posted On 26 Oct 2018
S-CUBE to sponsor PAVE Student Design Challenge
In an effort to provide up-and-coming student designers with an opportunity to showcase their skills, S-CUBE, a custom retail store fixture manufacturer...
Posted On 26 Oct 2018