SDEA – The Shop and Display Equipment Association
2019 has seen another significant year of growth and development at the Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA).
This year saw yet another of the associationās highly successful Creative Retail Awards in June, with attendee numbers increasing by 40%.
Months of planning and preparation were spent developing this unique celebratory event, which blends networking with an informal party atmosphere to reward the creativity, skill and resourcefulness of those within the industry. The awards received an incredible amount of interest attracting an exceptional selection of cutting edge, visually stunning and experiential projects.
Winners on the night included a host of European and worldwide projects for retailers including Woolworths South Africa, Primark, Flannels, BM Supermercados, Joseph, TM Lewin & Sons, Olivia Burton and Timberland, with Arcelik scooping the Store Design of the Year and Pandora taking Judgesā Choice.
A leading panel of experts including representatives from The Honest Brand, Hammerson, M. Worldwide, LEGO Group and The Fashion Retail Academy had the privileged, yet tricky task of selecting the winners. The 2020 Awards are open now for entries ā www.creativeretailawards.com.
In mid-September retailers, designers and suppliers joined SDEA members in central Birmingham for a special launch party and networking event to celebrate the launch of the 2020 awards. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about the awards and, most importantly, have a good time whilst networking with peers.
In August, the 2019/20 SDEA Display Directory launched to much acclaim within the industry. The vibrant new design opens in to a visually stimulating and comprehensive guide and the new Directory showcases a multitude of innovative and exciting products and services to retail buyers and specifiers. This essential guide offers a variety of quick and easy methods to source products and services, and the exclusively commissioned editorial offers plenty of inspiration to help create cutting edge retail environments. Order your free copy by emailing directory@sdea.co.uk or calling 01883 348911.
And this exciting year has not yet finished, with further events in the pipeline later and early next year, so please stay up to date by regularly visiting www.shopdisplay.org and following @ShopandDisplay on Twitter.
Suppliers can take advantage of unparalleled discounts, networking and marketing opportunities including entry in the next Display Directory by joining the Association. Email enquiries@sdea.co.uk for the associationās latest membership offer. Retailers are invited to join the SDEA Retail Group for free, providing a wealth of complimentary invitations to events, services and more. Contact the SDEA today to find out more.
