FA L L VM GUI DE SEPT 15 – SEP 31
FALL LAUNCH assets
Use this easy checklist to check in all floor set items!! Assets + Delivery Dates
Floorset Dates
Windows: q No Assets (Tea Windows Remain)
9.15 - Floorset Execution 9.18 – Photos Due by 9AM Photos should be uploaded into Folder Q3 -> Fall
Props: q Marigold Strands q Heavy Duty Double-sided Tape
Please note that each store is receiving different props. If you have any questions about your props, please email retailvisuals@sugarfina.com.
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PHOTO STANDARDS
Photo Shot List - Required q q q q q q q q q
Overview of inside of store Full Storefront Individual Windows All Hero tables All Sidekicks DYO wall Any Misc. walls – card wall, candy concierge, etc. Cash Wrap Back of House
Best-of Requirements ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Cleanliness of store Merchandising & overall store standards Ability to follow direction Creative/Business changes Photo Standards Submitted photos on time Communication of visual needs Resolved any outstanding visual requests
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FLOORSET CHECKLIST
Check each item off BEFORE shooting any photos. vm standards q Standards are executed at the highest level. q Windows feature all the correct display elements & product. q Decals or hanging items are at the correct height shown in the window mockups. q All display bentos are displayed in adjustable stands. q All ancillary is in the correct fixture/props. q In the absence of product, the missing item is swapped ‘like for like.’ q Appropriate flexing has occurred based on inventory levels. q White crinkle paper is used in all bowls (except tasters). q All props are used with the appropriate product. q DYO wall is executed based on Visual Merchandising Brand Guide (find on tasting room). q New Q2 POG is executed.
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Store is closed when photos are taken. No cardboard is in background of photos. No customers or employees are in background of photos. Photo angles are similar to the VM Guide - straight on, including the full fixture. Window photos are of the full storefront window. No photos are taken from the back of the store facing the doors. Photos are taken during the day. Cash wrap is cleared off and clean in photos. All fixtures & walls are clean and free of scuff marks. Floor mat is clean or removed for photos.
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TEA hero 1 featured product
signage
tea collection 3pc bento box matcha gummy candy cube rose gummy candy cube peach tea candy cube matcha chocolate bar lemon chocolate bar earl grey chocolate bar
Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign.
merchandising
Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Front and back should be identical. Size: 8x10 Collection Sign 4x10 Price Sign
ü The Tea Collection remains on Hero 1 with the pink table topper & bulk tea in apothecary jars to highlight the new collection. ü The overall merchandising story is a modern take on tea, so the candy cubes are merchandised in blocks vs our normal 10 pyramid stack. ü Using the chocolate bar fixtures will not only get more units out, but also fit in with the modern, clean lines of the rest of the table. ü Acrylic risers are used to break up the candy cube flavors and create height around the box and acrylic chocolate bar holder. ü Please note - blue core cubes are used for placement purposes, but only tea candy cubes should be merchandised here. 5
SUGAR SKULLS hero 2 featured product
signage
sugar skulls box sugar skulls small cube bonita berries small cube red roses small cube
Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign.
merchandising ü The new Sugar Skulls box launches on Hero 2 as a soft launch to have more selling time on the floor.
Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Front and back should be identical. Size: 8x10 Collection Sign 5x7 Price Signs
ü The 3pc bento box is merchandised on the right side by stacking some laid flat and then creating height with some skulls being placed on the boxes and some being placed directly on the table. ü The 3 candies are featured in stacks that are merchandised in a marigold shape. This will allow for more units on the table & the 5x7 sign shows all 3 flavor profiles & pricing for ease to the customer. ü The marigold strands are adhered to the table with double-sided tape that is provided. Be sure to use a large enough strip, that can fold around the strand to hold it in.
SUGAR SKULLS BENTO $30.00 Inside this 3pc Candy Bento Box lies our magical Red Roses, enchantingly sweet Bonita Berries and shockingly tart Sugar Skulls gummies.
ü One strand of marigolds are placed around the round riser and attached by tying the ends to themselves.
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HALLOWEEN hero 3 featured product haunted mansion box zombie brains small cube tasters: sugar lips, dcssc. ice cream cones, watermelon slices, bday cake caramels, sparkle pops, parisian pineapples, pink diamonds, pink flamingos, royal roses, sugarfina pearls, rainbow bears, green juice bears, pina colada bears, sour rainbows, bday cake cookie bites, choc chip cookie dough bites
merchandising
signage Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign. Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Front and back should be identical. Size: 8x10 Collection Sign 5x7 Price Signs
ü Hero 3 features our Haunted Mansion with the new boo berries inside them. The boxes are stacked similar to the Sugar Skulls box by creating height by laying a couple down. The display box is leaning against the stock behind it as it does not fit in any acrylic holder. collection 4 for $10
ü Zombie Brains are our only candy cube on this table and is stacked in doubles to see the whole body. ü For display, please add the large orange pumpkin that was used last year & mini white pumpkins dispersed on the table. If you do not have the large orange pumpkin, please use the 8x10 ‘Creepin’ it Real’ to replace it. ü The spider web bowls from previous years are also used to display tasters as we typically see a huge uptick in taster packet sales the week leading up to Halloween. (Please ensure that no 21+ tasters are featured on this table.)
collection 4 for $10
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GELATO hero 4 featured product
signage
gelato 4pc bento box stracciatella gelato candy cup strawberry gelato candy cup salted caramel gelato candy cup mint chip gelato candy cup
Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign.
merchandising ü The Gelato collection remains on Hero 4, in order to keep the collection still focal and capitalizing on the late summer heat.
Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Front and back should be identical. Size: 8x10 Promo Sign 4x10 Price Sign 5x7 Flavor Sign S T R A C C I AT E L L A G E L ATO This classic flavor of vanilla gelato sprinkled with dark chocolate chips inspired these delicious dragées that taste just like the real thing.
ü Continue to use cake plates as available to create height amongst the 4 flavors of gelato cups.
S T R AW B E R R Y G E L ATO Say yes to sunshine with these chocolate bites dipped in a summery-cool strawberry shell that will make your heart melt, one bite at a time!
ü Please ensure the 5x7 candy signs are still being featured to highlight each new flavor. ü If your store is limited to apothecary jars, you may remove the mini cones to use them for the Tea Collection table. (Please store the cones and blue sprinkles safely & out of the sunlight to prevent the items from getting broken or faded, as we may use these in the future.)
S A LT E D C A R A M E L G E L ATO Make mine a double! These creamy chocolate bites dipped in a salted caramel shell are the perfect indulgence for caramel lovers.
MINT CHIP G E L ATO Buongiorno, summer! We poured a cool mint candy shell over chocolate for a gelato-inspired candy that was just mint to be!
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C A N DY C O L L E C T I O N
Gelato Candy Cups
Gelato Collection
$8.95
$36.00
(4 flavors available)
4PC Bento Box
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FLEX TABLES
merchandising
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ü The Pressed collection is the first flex table option, as it is probably the collection with the most inventory in each store. Use the green table topper on this table, if you have extra.
ü The Alfred collection is another flex hero option for stores with another sq. footage & heavy in inventory.
ü The large cube promo is a flex hero table option & is featured with the newest Large Cube sign.
ü Please feature the generic pink 8x10 collection sign alongside the 4x10 price sign.
ü Ensure the stacks are no taller than the sign so that the customer can read the promo, & all cubes are merchandised in a rainbow pattern.
ü Shot bottles are merchandised in bowls, but can also be merchandised in pyramids like the citrus shot bottle. ü The med & lg bottles are set in pyramids and flavors are separated to create color pops across the table. ü Please ensure the 8x10 collection sign & 4x10 price sign are both out on the table.
ü Use the wooden crates to create height on the table & if you still have the coffee jars, use those as an added display. ü Bags are placed alternating in order to see more color & the verbiage on the side of the bags, & the cups are stacked in a pyramid.
ü Place 8x10 on a riser or cake plate in the middle of the table. ü Ensure all flavors are displayed and stock below, if possible, for easy replenishment.
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FLEX TABLES
merchandising
merchandising
ü The chocolate bar promo can be featured again on a table and can be used to highlight all the new bars. ü Tea flavors – lemon, matcha, earl grey ü Cookie Dough bar ü Core bars – dcss caramel & dc almond ü Champagne/Rosé bars ü Cereal bars
ü The large cube promo is a flex hero table option & is featured with the newest Large Cube sign.
ü Please only use chocolate bar holders, and email Heidi.Kinsella@sugarfina.com if you need more. ü Be sure to use an 8x10 sign.
ü Ensure the stacks are no taller than the sign so that the customer can read the promo, & all cubes are merchandised in a rainbow pattern. ü Place 8x10 on a riser or cake plate in the middle of the table. ü Ensure all flavors are displayed and stock below, if possible, for easy replenishment.
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CANDY CARE GIFTING WALL sidekick 1 featured product
signage
candy care package boutique tasting box preset 2pc mailbox cereal choco bars *new* core choco bars large trunk gelato collection
Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign.
merchandising ü The Candy Care Gifting wall is focused on the gift messaging around sending packages to friends, family or loved ones during the pandemic.
Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Size: 8x10 Treat It Forward sign + 5x7 Candy Care Package price sign 5x7 Core Bars 5x7 Chocolate Bar Promo Sign 4x4 Candy Mailbox
ü Feature the new Candy Care price sign with the new $20 price. ü Gelato is also featured here as a gifting option, but you do not have enough units to double expose on a table and on this sidekick, please refer to the last VM guide for direction. ü Merchandise all choco bars in sets of 3 with the choco bar holders & the promo sign ‘3 for $25.’
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NEW ARRIVALS sidekick 2 featured product
signage
cranberry cocktail bears pumpkin spice almonds small cube pumpkin pie caramels small cube cold brew cordials small cube coconut toffee macadamias core chocolate bars navy DYO 3pc & 8pc Alfred collection
Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign. Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Size: 8x10 + 5x7s
merchandising
ü The navy 3pc & 8pc are a best seller so to add some warmth and to suggest building a DYO with our new fall flavors, we’ve merchandised the bentos onto the wall.
L ED IM IT ITE IO D N
ü The Fall New Arrivals Wall highlights all the newness flowing in. We want to ensure each new flavor is highlighted so we have added 5x7 flavor profile signs to help support the story.
C R A N B E R RY CO C K TA I L B E A R S Enjoy the bright flavor of real cranberry juice with an extra pop of color with this festive, vegan gummy!
ü Continue to merchandise choco bars grouped together to highlight the 3 for $25 promo. If you do not have bowls, please use acrylic choco bar holders. ü Use cake plates to create height & merchandise last years pumpkins to add a fall look to the sidekick.
L ED IM IT ITE IO D N
$8.95
PUMPKIN SPICE ALMONDS Fall in love with our roasted California almonds dipped in warm and cozy cinnamon-infused white chocolate.
$7.95
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COCKTAILS sidekick 3 featured product
signage
cheers 3pc preset bento s&s 3pc & 8pc preset bento rosé all day 2pc & 3pc preset bento will you? 3pc preset bento milk & dark champagne chocolate bars rosé chocolate bars champagne bears large cubes vice 3 & 8pc preset bento (use navy box as replacement,
Placement: Place on table & ensure no product is covering the sign.
if sold through)
vice flaskset casamigos 3pc preset bento titos 3pc preset bento aviation 3pc preset bento applicable ancillary/cards
Do not place signage on an acrylic riser, as this is a safety hazard. Printing: Ensure printer is set at 100% scale. Size: Signage must be 8x10.
merchandising ü The cocktails sidekick continues to feature our best-selling cocktail bentos. ü Small cubes, large cubes, choco bars & ancillary are used to build the story out on each shelf and break up all the bento boxes. ü Champagne & Rosé should remain on the top shelves during this time period, until we move into holiday. ü Lastly, Aviation, Titos, & Casamigos should be merchandised adjacent to Vice on the bottom shelf if units remain in your inventory. 13
DYO WALL pog
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Q3 - POG chocolates
55 Mint Choco Caviar
43 Choco Confetti
52 Sugarfina Pearls
41 Sugarfina Pearls
4 DCSS Caramels
46 Limoncello Cordials
Gin Cordials
56 Vodka Cordials
24 Robin’s Egg Caramels
60 Golden Truffle Eggs
30 S’mores
14 Sparkle Pops
79 Pink Sparkle Pops
NEW Stratciatella Gelato
NEW Salted Caramel Gelato
NEW Mint Chip Gelato
NEW Strawberry Gelato
85 Ginger bread Cookies
89 Pumpkin Pie Caramels
Pumpkin Spice Almonds
61 Fuji Apple Caramels
65 Sugar Cookies
45 DC Toffee Almonds
44 Martini Olive Almonds
59 DCSS Cashews
78 DC Pistachios
Milk Choco Marshmallow
71 Birthday 24 DC Robin’s Cake Marshmallow Caramels Egg Eggs Caramels
87 Fruity Cereal
66 Mint Chip Milkshake
gummies
best sellers
47 Peanut Butter Milkshake
79 Pink Sparkle Pops
14 Sparkle Pops
21 Tequila Cordials
15 Scotch Cordials
NEW Cold Brew Cordials
50 Kona Espresso Beans
70 DC Coffee Toffee
NEW NEW NEW NEW 1 Birthday Chocolate MC Cranberry Champagne Cake Covered Coconut Cocktail Bears Cookie Bites Cookie Macadamias
4 DCSS Caramels
24 Robin’s Egg Caramels
41 34 Sugarfina DC Pearls Macadamia Nuts
40 Maple Bourbon Caramels
43 Choco Confetti
27 Bourbon Bears
28 Parisian Pineapples
63 62 Sugar-free Aphrodite Strawberry DC Almonds
12 Pink Diamonds
7 But First, Rose
6 Bubbly Bears
5 Baby Champ Bears
3 Sugar Lips
36 Bella Rosa
17 Rose All Day
16 Champ Bubbles
13 Sparkling Rose Bears
2 Peach Bellini
8 18 9 Baby Watermelon Ice Cream Cones Butterflies Slices
39 SF Champ Hearts
37 Apple Frogs
22 Baby Whales
32 Baby Rose Bears
58 Skinny Margarita
10 Tequila Grapefruit Sours
35 Blood Orange Fruttini
69 Rose Fruttini
NEW Peach Tea Gummies
NEW Rose Tea Gummies
NEW Matcha Tea Gummies
31 Royal Roses
67 Long Stem Roses
11 Heavenly Sours
19 Sour Rainbows
25 Rainbow Bears
57 Atomic Sours
48 Pina Colada
3 Sugar Lips
9 8 42 Watermelon Ice Cream Pink Slices Cones Flamingos
12 Pink Diamonds
76 Champagne Fruttini
Sassy Strawberries
81 Strawberry Daiquiri
49 Cuba Libre
54 Moscow Mule Bears
53 Sweet Strawberries
49 28 Cuba Parisian Libre Pineapples
3 Sugar Lips
84 Italian Spritz
Gimlet Gummies
Gin Fizz Bears
77 Lychee Bears
82 Apple Pie
18 75 Baby Vegan Champagne Butterflies Bears
SMALL & LARGE TRUNK pog merchandising ü The merchandising intent for the 20pc trunk is to display 20 different flavors. Changing the color story, but using only core cubes will be effective for any seasonal or holiday launch.
evergreen
ü Use an Evergreen pattern as seen to the left.
evergreen
ü Please make sure that all cubes are sitting in the trunk completely with the labels facing up.
ü Evergreen flavors – q Blue Sugarfina Pearls q Champ Bubbles/Piña Colada q Sparkle Pops q DCSSC q English Toffee caramels q Ice cream cones q Birthday cake caramels q Martini olive almonds q Apple frogs q Robin’s egg caramels q But first rosé q Peach bellini q Cuba Libre q Parisian Pineapples q Sour Rainbows q Sugar Lips q Watermelon Slices q Pink Sparkle pops q Bubbly bears q Champagne bears
ü Evergreen flavors – q Blue Sugarfina Pearls q Sparkle Pops q Robin’s Egg Caramels q Ice Cream Cones q But First, Rosé q DCSSC q Champ Bears q Peach Bellini q Sugar Lips
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