Shoptalk
The latest news and offers for SDEA members and the display industry
It’s not long until EuroShop 2023, the World’s No.1 Retail Trade Fair, opens its doors. From 26 February to 2 March 2023 over 1,800 exhibitors from 56 nations will be occupying 16 halls of Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Now is also the time for visitors to start planning their visit to the trade fair so as to make optimal use of your time at the show.
EuroShop has a plethora of services to help trade fair guests from throughout the world to make their visit a resounding success.
Store Design Stage and Designers’ Stage with a host of hands-on tips
The Shop Fitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Dimension is one of eight experience areas of EuroShop and the heart of the exhibition. The best architects, designers, planners and producers will be represented here with uniquely designed presentations thought-through to the smallest detail. The Shop Fitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Dimension alone will present 328 exhibitors in Halls 10, 11, 12 and 13.
More action, more drama, more emotions and a better focus on shoppers’ wishes – this is what physical retail must offer to stand its ground vying for customers. EuroShop 2023 will showcase the complete spectrum of concepts, products and ideas to turn a store into a customer experience and establish it as a Third Place – a place where you like to meet and while away your time and not just for shopping.
In the Shop Fitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Dimension EuroShop visitors can either draw on inspirations from temporary design and modular concepts or find hands-on solutions for sustainability. Here, forms and functions are often derived from nature, but digital elements have also become indispensable.
The number of products, solutions and services offered in this Dimension is wide, ranging from store architecture, store design, store planning and project management to display mannequins, display busts, display counters and mirror systems to display stands, changing cubicles, sales counters, showcases, shopping carts and lots more.
Store Design Stage
The Store Design Stage will host exciting lectures on topics related to designing, planning and creating experiences and emotions for stores and provide inspirations for intriguing store designs on all five trade fair days. Lecture titles will include “Turning up the Heat in Your Brand’s Kitchen”, “Transparency, Design and Sustainability”, and “What Impact Does Store Design Have on the Customer Experience?” to name but a few. The complete lecture programme of the Store Design Stage is available online. The lectures will be interpreted into English and German.
The Store Design Stage will be located in Hall 13, which is not only home to Shop Fitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising but also to Materials & Surfaces.
EuroShop Designers’ Village
At the EuroShop Designers’ Village situated in Hall 13, 13 international architects’ offices and design studios will be presenting the latest trends and use cases for interior design and forward-looking retail design concepts. This means high-quality and pioneering concepts from efficient standard solutions to international high-end retail design will be brought to Düsseldorf. The stands at the Designers’ Village are real eye-catchers complemented by a generously spaced lounge area for networking.
Retail Designers’ Stage
The highlight at the Designers’ Village is the Retail Designers’ Stage. Here inspiring talks and amazing presentations will be delivered about the latest findings and best practices in interior design and retail design, such as “Sophisticated, Striking, Sustainable –Tomorrow’s Design Challenges for Retail Brand Design”. The Retail Designers’ Stage lecture agenda is available to view online.
EuroShop 2023 will see more than 1,800 exhibitors from 56 nations occupy well over 100,000 m² of exhibition space. EuroShop 2023 is open for trade visitors from Sunday, 26 February to Thursday, 2 March 2023, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm daily.
For more information go to: www.euroshop-tradefair.com
T: 01883 348911
F: 01883 343435
E: enquiries@sdea.co.uk www.shopdisplay.org
Editor: Antony Behiels
February 2023
No Fuss Exhibiting at the VM & Display Show with the SDEA Networking Lounge
SDEA Networking Lounge at the VM & Display Show, 18 & 19 April 2023, BDC London
Be a part of the SDEA Networking Lounge at the VM & Display Show for a fraction of a stand price. Participation is ‘turn up and sell’ ready, meaning no wasted time for you with no set-up or break-down - just turn up and exhibit for only £995.
SDEA Members can reserve their space on the SDEA Networking Lounge for just £995 (ex vat) which includes your branding within the lounge, full use of the lounge, and a number of one-to-one prearranged meetings at the exhibition over the two days. Participants are also able to invite up to 5 guests to the after-show Networking Drinks on the first day of the exhibition, to be held next door at the rooftop bar of Bubba Oasis.
The SDEA Networking Lounge will also offer a range of amenities to enhance your experience. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you mingle, discuss, and form connections with other attendees.
How are we taking it to the next level? In addition to the opportunity to network with other attendees in a relaxed and informal setting, our networking lounge also offers a unique oneto-one meeting experience. Throughout the exhibition, we'll be hosting a number of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings in the lounge. These meetings provide a private setting for you to discuss opportunities or interests with attendees, allowing you to make the most of your time at the exhibition.
The one-to-one meetings provide you a focused approach to reach the high calibre attendees at the VM & Display Show to discuss new ideas or opportunities that can benefit your business. This can bring great value to your company, allowing you to build strong relationships and potentially secure new sales. By participating in the SDEA Networking Lounge you'll be able to make valuable connections that could lead to long-term success for your company.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make valuable connections, build long-term relationships and secure new business.
The SDEA Networking Lounge is the perfect space to come together with other industry professionals in a focused and productive setting. Make sure you reserve your spot today and witness the power of networking at its finest!
SDEA Members can reserve their space on the SDEA Networking Lounge for just £995 (ex vat) which includes your branding on the lounge, full use of the lounge, and a number of one-to-one prearranged meetings at the exhibition over the two days. Participants are also able to invite up to 5 guests to the after-show Networking Drinks on first day of the exhibition, to be held next door at the rooftop bar of Bubba Oasis.
Space is strictly limited - simply reply to this email now to ensure you don’t miss out on the most cost effective route to participate at the VM & Display Show 2023.
Contact:
t: 01883 348911
e: enquiries@sdea.co.uk
w: www.shopdisplay.org
Join SDEA Members, retailers, and exhibitors at the VM & Display Networking evening on 18th April at Bubba Oasis, located just a few metres from the entrance of the Business Design Centre.
Tickets are strictly limited and are available to collect from the SDEA Networking Lounge at the Show.
Please contact us to ensure you have yours reserved!
Contact:
t: 01883 348911
e: enquiries@sdea.co.uk w: www.shopdisplay.org
Members gathered together in December for our renowned Christmas Lunch at the new Vinoteca in Borough Yards, next to the famous Borough Market.
The next Lunch will be the Summer Lunch with a date to be confirmed. As always, please keep a look out for emails notifying Members of all our events.
Contact:
t: 01883 348911
e: enquiries@sdea.co.uk
w: www.shopdisplay.org
We are delighted that the Creative Retail Awards held last October were the most successful to date!
There were spectacular achievements for SDEA members including arken POP, Insight Print Media, Mega Creative, Stylo, and Unibox.
The Awards are now open for entry for 2023. It is free for members to enter their projects and products in to the Creative Retail Awards so don’t wait until it’s too late!
View the Shortlisted, Highly Commended, and Winning entries, see photos and the video of the night, and enter at www.creativeretailawards.com
The Awards are one of the most distinguished accolades within the retail, leisure, and hospitality industries and recognise projects and products that have demonstrated the very highest level of innovation and excellence.
The Awards return to London in September 2023 and continue to champion the very best in design and display.
The whole of the Industry comes together to support the Creative Retail Awards, with the three major Industry Associations championing the best in design, display and fit-out. The Creative Retail Awards are the only Awards to be supported by the SDEA, the National Association of Shopfitters and Interior Contractors
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(NAS) and the British Display Society (BDS). The 2022 Awards saw increased partnerships with Hammerson plc, London Design Festival, Save The High Street, and Sook Retail.
Now is the time to promote your company and be recognised for your hard work to a worldwide audience. Winning an award puts you centre stage with the world’s most visionary and influential retailers and designers, including AT&T, Coach, Frasers Group, and Sky Retail amongst others.
Your profile will be raised across the industry and on a global scale.
It is free for members to enter their projects and products in to the Creative Retail Awards so don’t wait until it’s too late.
There is a range of affordable sponsorship opportunities available for members, giving your company worldwide coverage to retailers and designers. Don’t delay in contacting us to take advantage of this opportunity.
Find out more, see last year’s winners and enter now at www.creativeretailawards.com
Contact:
t: 01883 348911
e: enquiries@sdea.co.uk
w: www.creativeretailawards.com
We are an integrated creative marketing agency with core focus on retail and branded environments.
Our business is led by experts in graphic design, marketing strategy, retail design/marketing and branding allowing us to offer integrated creative experiences from concept through to implementation.
The customer journey is at the heart of everything we do. No matter how big or small, fast or slow, high or low. We make sure your customer understands your product or service and enjoys the ride in the process.
We build and develop brands in-store and for exhibition. At Oxtonic we help you define and sharpen your vision and then help you bring it to life. We’re focused on creating custom solutions that develop your messaging in order to build and drive brand awareness. Our team has the knowledge and practical experience to develop a tailor-made creative plan of attack that will deliver amazing results.
In today’s world, success involves building a brand that connects emotionally with the public in a way that aligns with its business plan. We’re passionate about helping you find your creative voice and building this presence. We leverage your unique strengths to choose the right approach for you, whether that be conventional or avant-garde, build strategic roadmaps that deliver results.
Contact:
t: 01932 621530
e: info@oxtonic.com
w: www.oxtonic.com
J.D. Geck GmbH is Europe's leading producer of merchandise supports for shelving systems.
The company's hallmarks are a wealth of ideas, the ability to innovate, know-how and the highest precision in the processing of metal and plastic.
In addition to displays and merchandise supports, the portfolio also includes PoS plastic products as well as shopping and transport carts.
Products for hygiene protection as well as digital solutions in the field of indoor tracking navigation and analytics are also part of the added value competence.
With its own logistics center, the company realizes comprehensive customer service and supports its customers with innovative ideas for consistent sales promotion.
Contact:
t: +49 2352 5420
e: geck@geck.de
w: www.geck.de
With over 30 years of retail display experience and a diverse range of skills, Creative Idea aren’t afraid to get stuck in to large, premium quality Shop-in-Shop construction and this is exactly what they have been doing for their client Delonghi, most recently at prime John Lewis store locations in Cheadle and High Wycombe.
Creative Idea have supported their client by designing, producing, and installing these well executed coffee experience zones. Designed to showcase a wide range of product to attract shopper attention but also be fully functional with well thought out practical touches such as sinks, running water and fridges at each site. Those little touches mean Brand ambassadors can carry out demonstrations, giving shoppers even more reason to dwell at the fixtures.
Exciting opportunities like this really do make for memorable store visits. Please get in touch with Creative Idea if they can help you.
To further enhance shopper experience the installations include portrait format screens, with information on the ranges on offer. These screens utilise the digital services that Creative Idea’s in-house tech experts have been working hard on to provide their clients with digital solutions in retail and online, including remote content management software.
Contact:
t: 0116 255 2299
e: patrick@idealtd.uk.com
w: www.idealtd.uk.com
GLENCOURT SPREADS ITS WINGS
Alister Comrie has joined the Glencourt team to aid its expansion to recruit for the retail interiors market outside of the UK.
He has brought his wealth of expertise in retail, brand, and customer experience implementation with him to Glencourt., and has in excess of 30 years’ experience of shopper marketing and I n-store retail environments in both the USA and Europe.
His career commenced in account management roles with International “above the line” marketing agencies, before moving into senior management roles within retail fixturing, storefitting, POS, and digital marketing businesses. During those years he was Head of Global Development within Europe for a leading US retail fixturing corporation.
His market sector knowledge and management experience enable him to work closely with Glencourt’s clients outside of the UK and provide added value by sourcing and helping them recruit the best available talent for each specific vacancy.
Contact:
t: 01342 712253
e: jobs@glencourt.co.uk
w: www.glencourt.co.uk
