Midwest Announces Winners of “Show Us Your Sparkle” Contest
Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents and premium Colonial Candle brand of candles, recently announced the winners of the company’s second annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store display contest for independent retailers.
Midwest sponsored the contest to bring attention and recognition to independent retailers who have shown creativity and excellence in retail display and merchandising, one of the key elements to driving traffic and sales. More than 300 entries were submitted, and Midwest awarded six independent retailers with first and second place and honorable mention recognition.
“The sheer number of entries proves the interest in and importance of retail display in driving independent retail business, especially during a challenging economy,” said Midwest President Frederic Contino.
In the 2008 Retail Display of Colonial Candle Product category, first place went to Breezewood Gardens in Chagrin Falls, Ohio; second place went to J-Mac Flowers & Gifts in Anthony, Kan.; and Stebbins Anderson in Towson, Md., received honorable mention.
In the 2008 Best Retail Display of Seasons of Cannon Falls Product category Cookin’ at Madison Park in Seattle took first place; second place honors went to Dream Interiors in Downers Grove, Ill., and Charley and Bella’s in Marshall, Texas, received honorable mention.
“We are proud to showcase and share with the industry the talents of these successful independent retailers, who clearly excel in creativity and uniqueness of retail display and merchandising,” Contino said. Winners were acknowledged and awarded during the January 2009 home and gift markets.
For more information on Midwest, call (800) 776-2075 or visit www.midwestofcannonfalls.com.
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