Global Shop 2008 Re-Cap

Global Shop 2008 is history and my feet are still killing me.  For those who did not attend, the event was held at McCormick Place West, March 18th  -  20th in Chicago.  The scope of the show was huge  -  encompassing store fixtures, P-O-P visual merchandising, flooring, lighting, technology, marketing, construction & and in-store services .  It truely ( following my tips ) took a good two days to review 85% of the show. I know that I did not see everything. The following are my top 10 highlights that caught my eye as I walked the floor.

1. Madix Store Fixtures -  Always on the forefront of design & style Madix Store Fixtures has developed a gondola back panel that is translucent & illuminated.  They also have low votage LED under shelf lighting that brightens the shelf with out obstructing view of the merchandise and it does not fade fabrics.
2. Uniweb -  a unique all metal system which is similar to slatwall but in which merchandise can be more tightly displayed  along a vertical/horizontal  surface than pegboard, gridwall, or slatwall.
3. Samaritan Display Group -  Gondola displays that can be changed in the field into a variety of possibilities.  Perfect for seasonal merchandising to change the look with out changing the base fixtures.
4. FFR - More display merchandising accessories under one roof than there are stars in the universe!  If FFR does not make it  -  they have not invented it yet.
5. Gorrilla Rack - Wide-span back room storage racks that can be fixed or put on their mobile aisle system to maximize backroom storage.  I am amazed that you can build a mezzanine system with Gorrilla Rack's  slotted angle shelf system.
6. Easy Shopper Lite -  A greener alternative to the disposible plastic shopping sack.   These saleable & foldable totes can clip to the inside of a shopping basket for all your groceries. They come in six colors and can be screened with your store's logo.  Master packs of 60 comes in a cardboard P.O.P merchandiser.
7. Easy Cooler& Easy Freezer - Same as the Easy Shopper Lite but insulated for cold / frozen foods
8. Versa-Cart-  Metal/plastic totes and baskets for customers and stock handling. Customer totes and baskets can be powder coated in a variety of colors and screened with your company logo.
9. Galt Display manufactures specialty merchandisers those hard to merchandise categories like rugs, tiles, posters. The racks come in a variety of configurations and finishes to complement your store interior.
10. Anthro manufactures POS carts, inventory carts, and cashwrap carts that are easy to manuver as a shopping cart.  Available in a variety of configurations and finishes.

Keep this page bookmarked to this blog for updates and more information on these and other display and design ideas exclusively for the retailer.  For a quote or to schedule a consulation, please contact me at joseph.solinsky@indoff.com or at 410.494.4598.