Vm and display awards 2014 retail focus

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INTRODUCTION

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BEST SMALL INDEPENDENT WINDOW

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BEST WINDOW GRAPHIC

BEST WINDOW IN A MULTIPLE

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WINDOW

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DEPT STORE

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BEST INSTORE VM SOLUTION

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31 MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE/PROP

Organiser RVM Promotions Ltd www.vmanddisplay.com

Media Partner Retail Focus www.retail-focus.co.uk

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Awards Photography

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VM & Display Awards

WINDOW IN A MULTIPLE

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Melvyn Vincent www.melvynvincent.com

Awards Guide Published by Retail Focus Promotions LTD

Contributors Andrew Colclough Karl McKeever Gemma Balmford

BEST CHRISTMAS

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WINDOW IN AN INDEPENDENT

42 MOST INNOVATIVE PERSON IN VM

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Foreword: Karl McKeever retail focus columNist, tv personality and brand director of visual thinking WWW.RETAIL-FOCUS.CO.UK/KARLMCKEEVER

The UK high street is beginning to recover well. This is great news for the retail industry as a whole, and from my first hand experience at the sharp end, those working tirelessly in VM have definitely played their part in helping to restore British retail back to health.

These awards are an opportunity for all of us in the VM industry to come together to celebrate success and recognise the shining lights that exist in the industry. There is no question that our industry is rich in talent. The challenge that lies ahead for retailers is to ensure that VM success is not just recognised with trophy cupboard examples of show stopping creativity or repetitive, process driven retail implementation.

All too often, praise is heaped on a few concept stores and brand flagships, but real winners on the high street require aptitude for delivering pragmatic, rather than headline grabbing, success.

The market is changing rapidly, but far from signalling the end of physical stores, online retailing and new shopping trends such as Click & Collect are actually providing customers with more reasons to visit stores. Some may mourn the fact that the functional aspect of shopping the high

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street is now better delivered online, but in its place is a move towards a ‘retailtainment’ almost leisure experience that engages, excites and inspires.

And with more UK retailers looking to exploit opportunities overseas in emerging markets such as China and the Middle East, this demand for delivering VM excellence consistently across borders will only increase.

To achieve this, retailers have a responsibility to continue to invest in supporting effective VM delivery. Some say that VM will eventually be replaced by electronic space planning tools and shop displays, but I disagree. Now is the time to invest in providing the continuous training and development needed to give existing store teams the knowledge and skills required to realise both their own potential, and of the brands that they serve. This will ensure that retailers can continue to reinvigorate and reinvent their shopping experience, delighting customers and maintaining their distinctive edge.

Do this, and we could be celebrating VM success on a more all-encompassing scale, when we meet again this time next year.

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Andrew Colclough director of the 2014 vm and display awards WWW.VMANDDISPLAY.COM

A very warm welcome to the 10th edition of the VM & Display Awards - the only dedicated UK event that recognises and celebrates this highly innovative and talented industry.

Over the last decade, the VM & Display Awards have strived to highlight the skills and commitment of those professionals working to promote the image, products and services of retailers and brands, and to attract and inspire customers.

I hope you will join us in congratulating this year’s winners and nominees, as well as the industry as a whole for their hard work, dedication and passion.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our judges and award sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible.

Finally, I’m excited to announce that next year the awards ceremony is moving to a new venue.

Watch this space!

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01> Tracey Grover Programme Manager Display and VM Hertford Regional College 02> Gemma Balmford Editor, Retail Focus 03> Jonathan Baker Freelance VM Consultant & University Academic 4> Melvyn Vincent Professional VM Photographer 05> Stuart Wood Executive Creative Director, FITCH

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06> Anna Chimes Design Director, FITCH 07> RVM Promotions Awards Organiser

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Best Use Of Instore Graphics

And the winner is...

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Topshop - Kate Moss

in collaboration with Go Visual, Kate Moss, Planet Aspects and NIS

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ONE// John Lewis in collaboration with Light Brigade and Minki Balinki TWO// Puma - World Cup in collaboration with Harlequin Design, HQ Graphics and Neighbour THREE// Level Shoe District in collaboration with Team Visual Solutions

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BEST SMALL INDEPENDENT WINDOW

And the winner is...

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Browns - Spring Fairground in collaboration with Bonaveri and Schlappi

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ONE// William and Son - Unicorn in collaboration with Janey Rodgers Design TWO// New Balance - Kendal Calling in collaboration with Ipos Design THREE// Lyle and Scott in collaboration with Ipos Design

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BEST WINDOW GRAPHIC

And the winner is...

SPONSORED BY BLACKS VM

Harvey Nichols - Texty

in collaboration with Hindsgaul, Patina, Planet Aspects, Stylo and Rootstein

shortlist

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ONE// Calvin Klein in collaboration with Studio XAG TWO// Dunhill Mountains in collaboration with VM Projects THREE// Puma - World Cup in collaboration with Harlequin Design, HQ Graphics and Neighbour

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BEST INTERNATIONAL WINDOW/S

And the winner is...

SPONSORED BY DZD

Bloomingdales Dubai - Follow

in collaboration with Al Tayer Creative Services and Patina

shortlist

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ONE// Arnotts Dublin - Hide and Seek in collaboration with Schlappi TWO// Disney Paris - Spiderman in collaboration with Delta Group and Propability THREE// Harvey Nichols Dubai Fashion in collaboration with Al Tayer Creative Services and Rootstein

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BEST NON FASHION RETAIL CONCEPT SPONSORED BY SFD

And the winner is...

Hamleys

in collaboration with Smith VC

shortlist ONE// Disney in collaboration with DZD, Delta Group and Propability TWO// Caffe Nero in collaboration with Annie Rickard Straus, DZD, Stylo and WBC THREE// Selfridges - RMP in collaboration with Elemental Design

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BEST USE OF MANNEQUINS IN A MULTIPLE

And the winner is...

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Topman - Halloween

in collaboration with Hans Boodt and Jonathan McKenzie

shortlist

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ONE// Joseph in collaboration with Harlequin and HQ Graphics TWO// Miss Selfridge in collaboration with Blacks, Hawkes and Forman and SFD THREE// Wallis in collaboration with Panache

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BEST WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE DEPARTMENT STORE

And the winner is...

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Fenwicks

in collaboration with DZD

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ONE// Bentalls - Miami in collaboration with Arty Wigs, B Brown and Decorado TWO// Debenhams - London Fashion Week in collaboration with ABC, DZD and Rare Basic THREE// House of Fraser - Brights in collaboration with Blacks, Concorde and Window Mannequins

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BEST INSTORE VM SOLUTION

And the winner is...

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Debenhams - Floral

in collaboration with ABC, DZD, HF Contracts and Rare Basic

shortlist

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ONE// Nike - Fly Knit in collaboration with Millington Associates TWO// Topman - Rain Room in collaboration with Hans Boodt and Tenn THREE// Watches of Switzerland in collaboration with Replica

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BEST SALE WINDOW/S

And the winner is...

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Hackett

in collaboration with Harlequin Design and HQ Graphics

shortlist

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ONE// Cos in collaboration with VCG Colourlink TWO// Harvey Nichols in collaboration with C Colour and Sperling THREE// Selfridges in collaboration with Go Visual

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BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE DEPARTMENT STORE sponsored by retail focus

And the winner is...

Marks and Spencer

in collaboration with Barthelmess, Millington Associates and SP Burnley Print

shortlist

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ONE// Bentalls in collaboration with Arty Wigs, Decorado, Obama and Planet Aspects TWO// Debenhams - Scandinavian in collaboration with Blacks THREE// John Lewis in collaboration with Chameleon and Set Square

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BEST USE OF MANNEQUINS IN AN INDEPENDENT sponsored by MILLINGTON ASSOCIATES

And the winner is...

Harvey Nichols - Outline

in collaboration with Planet Aspects and Rootstein

shortlist

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ONE// Arnotts - Hide and Seek in collaboration with Schlappi TWO// Harrods - Shoe Heaven in collaboration with 3DEye, Aloof, Bonaveri, Brian Sheppard Artwork, Minki Balinki and PressOn THREE// Vertu in Selfridges in collaboration with ATOM Creative Solutions, Belinda Ackerman, DZD, Helena Trebar, ICON, Mannakin, Props4Show, RS Components and Visual Elements

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BEST INSTORE BRANDING

And the winner is...

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Levis

in collaboration with Lucky Fox

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ONE// Mulberry in collaboration with Millington Associates and Universal Design Studio TWO// Caffe Nero in collaboration with Annie Rickard Straus, DZD, Stylo and WBC THREE// New Era Cap in collaboration with Capitalize

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BEST STORE CONCEPT sponsored by Concorde Graphics

And the winner is...

Topman - Personal Shopping in collaboration with NIS and Stoneforce

shortlist

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ONE// Hackett in collaboration with Harlequin Design TWO// Jigsaw in collaboration with Dalziel + Pow, Go Visual, Technical Signs THREE// Private White V.C in collaboration with No Chintz

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MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE/PROP sponsored by planet aspects

And the winner is...

Vertu in Selfridges

in collaboration with ATOM Creative Solutions, Belinda Ackerman, DZD, Helena Trebar, ICON, Mannakin, Props4Show, RS Components and Visual Elements

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ONE// Christian Louboutin - Spider in collaboration with Studio XAG TWO// Harrods in collaboration with Just So, Planet Aspects and Rootstein THREE// John Lewis - Oxford Street in collaboration with Springfield FOUR// Nike in collaboration with Millington Associates

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BEST CHRISTMAS INTERIOR

And the winner is...

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Topshop - Cherry Blossom

in collaboration with Blacks

short list

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ONE// Asprey in collaboration with Millington Associates TWO// Citizen M in collaboration with DZD THREE// Oasis in collaboration with C Colour, Miillington Associates, Minki Balinki and Panache

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BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE sponsored by Sarah Feather Design

And the winner is...

Karen Millen

in collaboration with Arthur Mamou-Mani and Proportion

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ONE// Mappin and Webb in collaboration with Replica TWO// Miss Selfridge in collaboration with Blacks, Hawkes and Foreman, SFD and Universal Display THREE// Topman - Forest in collaboration with C Colour and Tenn

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Joseph - Lace

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ONE// Fred Perry in collaboration with Millington Associates TWO// Topshop - Slatted Light in collaboration with Blacks and Planet Aspects THREE// Watches of Switzerland in collaboration with Replica, Set Square Staging

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BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW/S IN AN INDEPENDENT

And the winner is...

sponsored by LUCKY FOX

Harrods

in collaboration with Just So, Millington Associates, Patina, Planet Aspects and PressOn

shortlist

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ONE// Harvey Nichols in collaboration with ANS Lighting, Planet Aspects and Rootstein TWO// Ralph Lauren in collaboration with Farley, Rootstein and Stockyard THREE// Selfridges in collaboration with Go Visual

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BEST WINDOW/S IN AN INDEPENDENT

And the winner is...

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Selfridges - Patron

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ONE// Harvey Nichols - Fashion School in collaboration with ANS Lighting, Hindsgaul, Patina, Planet Aspects and Rootstein TWO// Harrods - Shoe Heaven in collaboration with 3DEye, Aloof, Bonaveri, Brian Sheppard Artwork, Minki Balinki, and PressOn THREE// Ralph Lauren - Picasso in Paris In collaboration with Farley, Guinevere Antiques and Rootstein

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MOST INNOVATIVE PERSON IN VM sponsored by UNIVERSAL DISPLAY

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Shortlist: Simon Hatter - Topman, Linda Hewson - Selfridges, Colin Morrisey - Hamleys, Mark Stevens - Debenhams, Janet Wardley - Harvey Nichols

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