Creative Health & Beauty Aids Merchandising, Feb./Mar. 1998

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CREATIVE HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS MERCHANDISING

Feb./Mar. 1998


Valeria Tester Display Showcases New Fragrance

Valeria is a new romantic floral fragrance, that celebrates the feminine spirit, inspired by international supermodel Valeria Mazza.

The fragrance packaging is designed to reflect Valeria’s international style and appeal. The custom crafted signature bottle was inspired by a photograph of Valeria who is the international face of Generation Next for Pepsi Cola and the host of MTV’s "Latin House Of Style."

A point-of-sale tester unit showcases the fragrance bottle and reflects the sensuality of the feminine spirit. The fragrance is being marketed in the U.S. by San Telmo, Inc.

Displays for the new fragrance have been created by The Royal Promotion Group of New York City.


Dark And Lovely Multiflex Wall System & Floorstand

Dark and Lovely has introduced a new retail merchandising system called the Dark and Lovely Multiflex Wall System and Floorstand.

Designed for mass merchandise and drug stores, the wall system and floorstand create a powerful, in-store presence, while providing retailers with a flexible category management system that can be easily updated.

The unit’s custom beige color contrasts the full color line of the cosmetics. A tortoise shell header with the hot stamped gold Dark & Lovely logo provides visible elegance to entice the consumer away from the standard bearers and towards the brand proclaimed "The Next Level in Beauty for Women of Color."

The display was created by Thomson-Leeds Company, New York City.


Jane Cosmetics by Sassaby is introducing six lipsticks, called Stick Shift Lip Shifters, for the spring-summer season. The lipsticks do not add color but are designed to be applied on top to give the lip color special effects.

Each Lip Shifter was named to reflect its function. Down Shift tones down color, Night Shift deepens color, Swing Shift adds shimmer, Radical Shift electrifies color, Matte Shift makes a color matte and Shine Shift adds gloss.

The Stick Shift Lip Shifters line is being merchandised in a display unit that features a spinning color wheel showing how each Lip Shifter would change various lipstick shades.


Lancome Counter Unit Offers Spring Colors

Lancome, is featuring this modular counter display to show its new spring line with new colors and with user friendly objectives.

The modular unit allows the consumer to test the product easily and also allows beauty advisors to present modules for easy and concentrated sale.

The five part modular display is injection molded in plastic and hot stamped for decoration. A connector plate on the counter makes placement and assembly easy and attractive.

The Lancome Counter display was created by Shannen Promotions, Inc., a New York City-based p.o.p. display firm.


Palm Beach Introduces Seeds Of Youth Display

Palm Beach Beauty Products, Minneapolis, MN, is using this counter display to introduce its newest advancement in skin care, Seeds Of Youth Grape Seed Extract.

In this new skin care line, the Seeds Of Youth, the antioxidant proanthocyanidin; grape seed extract; has been combined with vitamins C and E, also antioxidants, into topical solutions intended to reduce signs of aging. When used in combination, the products are designed to provide 24-hour treatment.

The 21-item counter display merchandises the four-product line which includes a Multi Antioxidant Exfoliating Cleanser, Multi Antioxidant Skin Toner, Multi Antioxidant Daytime Moisturizer and Overnight Firming Creme. The display will be featured at health stores, supermarket and drug chains and mass merchandisers.


Evolve Display Boosts Brand Exposure

This dual-use, space-saving display for Bionutrics Health Products Inc’s. Evolve, a new dietary supplement line, creates outstanding brand recognition in a crowded, competitive environment.

The versatile corrugated display consisting of a power wing and an optional floor stand base, launched the new product.

Used alone, the power wing can be positioned at the end of an aisle. With the base added, the display becomes a freestanding floor stand. This flexibility assures products attention in a wide range of retail space situations.

The displays have been successfully distributed to health supplement specialty stores, food stores, mass merchants and chain drug stores nationwide.

The Evolve display was created by Display Technologies, a College Point, New York-based p.o.p. display firm.


Creative Hairdressers Offers Sleek Floor Display

Creative Hairdressers is using this sleek, high tech display to help increase sales hair care products.

This curved-back, free-standing unit, was designed for a Promotion-of-the month campaign. It features steel tubing, sheet metal, wire fencing and laminated particle board. A disposable, corrugated base cover was developed for use during holidays to allow for more product display space.

This Hair Care display was created by FHc, Chicago, Illinois.


Sundown Herbal Displays Drive Volume And Profits

Rexall Sundown, Boca Raton, FL, is offering a selection of permanent herbal displays with product information to encourage consumer trial. The displays merchandise the full product line including seven standardized extracts, five complex formulas and 19 whole herbs.

Four displays are available, including a permanent side wing, permanent 2-sided display, permanent 3-sided display and endcap display, which offer flexibility to accommodate varying store sizes and product movement. Corrugated display support is also offered.


7-Eleven To Offer Pharmacy Discount Cards

7-Eleven has entered into an agreement with Universal Health Systems, Dallas, TX, to become the first retailer to carry a discount prescription drug benefit card that may be purchased by individuals. The Rx Benefit Card offers discounts on prescription drugs, vision, hearing and vitamin products. The card is honored nationally at more than 45,000 pharmacies, and more than 8,000 vision retailers. 7-Eleven has enjoyed widespread success with its prepaid long-distance phone cards, and company officials believe the new Rx Benefit Card will become another product in which customers find great value.

"The Rx Benefit Card is an affordable medical benefit that has never before been available in a retail environment," said George Boyer, 7-Eleven Product Manager."We’re convinced a great many of our customers, even some who have insurance coverage, will benefit from it."


Freeman Launches Hair Survival Lines

Freeman Cosmetics, Beverly Hills, CA, responding to El Nino, has launched three problem-solving hair survival lines to aid in the untimely event of frizzy, flat, dull and unruly hair conditions.

The Real Shiny Hair system is comprised of a shampoo, conditioner, spritzer and glossing spray. In response to the straight hair rage, Freeman has developed the Super Straight Hair system. The Big Thick Hair Line is for those suffering from environmentally-imposed hair conditions.


Bartles & Jaymes And Hawaiian Tropic Run Joint Promo

Bartles & Jaymes Coolers and Hawaiian Tropic have developed a merchandising program offering consumers a discount on a trip to Hawaii and a coupon for suncare products in one of Bartles & Jaymes most ambitious joint promotions ever.

"The synergy between Bartles & Jaymes Coolers and Hawaiian Tropic Suncare products is remarkable, from the consumer profile down to retail point-of-sale material,” said Matt Sinclair, National Director, Sales Promotions for Bartles & Jaymes Coolers, a product of E. & J. Gallo Winery."

In the "Great Taste, Great Tan" promotion, consumers nationwide will be offered a $1.00 in-store redeemable coupon to purchase any 3 oz. or larger Hawaiian Tropic suncare product, Be Sun Smart! suncare tips, and a $100 discount on the price of a trip to Hawaii from Haddon Holidays. The offers will appear on inserts in more than 3 million four-packs of Bartles & Jaymes Coolers.

Point-of-sale items will include a life-size stand-up of a finalist of the 1997 Miss Hawaiian Tropic United States pageant, a mass display featuring a tropical beach bar and a “Wiki Wiki Tiki Hut” Hawaiian Tropic product display.


Schick Displays New Protector Razor

Schick is using this floor display to promote its new Protector Razor, designed to deliver a smooth shave without nicks and cuts.

"While it may not happen every day, nicks tend to happen at the worst times, before a big event, or when you’re in a hurry," said Ron Sinclair, Product Manager for Schick Protector, a division of Warner-Lambert Company. "Fortunately, Schick Protector, with its innovations and style, will provide the safe, smooth shave men are looking for to look their best every day."

Equipped with Microfine Safety Wires that are wrapped around two ultra sharp blades, this unique, patented wire wrap technology helps protect the skin from nicks, cuts and irritations while maintaining a close, smooth shave. The Protector’s high-tech design features a rubberized handle that is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in a man’s hand.


Snyder Launches Medical Marketing Program

Snyder Communications, Inc. based in Bethesda, MD, recently introduced the Active Health WallBoard, a medical marketing program which reaches patients through the offices of high-traffic family practitioners, internists and general practitioners.

Snyder’s launch of the primary care physician-based Active Health WallBoard program will be sponsored by leading pharmaceutical and packaged-goods companies, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals and SmithKline Beecham. Daniel Snyder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Snyder commented, “The Active Health program further expands our reach into the primary care location, the largest universe of physician offices, and represents a substantial broadening of our leadership in targeted, direct-to-patient marketing. Together with the acquisitions this year of MMD, PharmFlex and Gem Communications, our comprehensive medical WallBoard programs, position Snyder as a leader in the medical marketing value chain for our Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and packaged-goods partners.”


BeZi Innovative Salon Merchandising Program

BeZi (Brands Exclusive Zotos International) and Pierre Michel Haute Coiffure & Beaute have partnered to form the BeZI Beauty Source, an advanced concept for beauty analysis and retail. The BeZi Beauty Source is a state-of-the-art interactive experience that analyzes hair and lifestyle needs for salon clients.

"The BeZI Beauty Source was inspired by the innovative concept, The Cosmetic Garden, from our parent Shiseido Company," said Judy Carlo, V.P., BeZI Marketing. "This very successful location demonstrates the power of client trial, elegant merchandising and beauty information to build a large and loyal consumer base."

The BeZI Beauty Source computer is a focal point as you enter the high-tech, yet luxurious salon. There are three interactive units with glass separations to offer the client privacy. As the program begins, the client will be asked questions concerning lifestyle, hair type and specific hair needs. A specific hair care regimen will then be prescribed for each client from three exclusive lines: ISO, Bain de Terre, and Senscience. The computer will recommend products on an immediate print-out that the client can take to their stylist or to the BeZI Beauty Bar for “hands on” trial with sterilized brushes and tools to experiment with the various styling products. There are also optional hairstyle selections that can be printed out to take to a stylist.


Calvin Klein Contradiction Selling Environment

The objective of this display was to create a high-impact in-store environment to launch Calvin Klein’s new women’s fragrance, Contradiction. Through the use of tablecloths, banners, tester displays, towers, pedestals, and panel displays all designed to reflect the understated elegance of Calvin Klein, the collection satisfied retailer’s needs. All collateral was easy to assemble and can be used in a variety of combinations that support both the product’s packaging and national advertising. This display which won the Gold OMA in the Fragrances category, was created by the Royal Promotional Group. 119 West 57th Street Suite 906, New York, NY 10019.


Nizoral Floor Display

The object of this display was to establish greater awareness and presence at the point of sale by highlighting the new bottle shape, and reinforcing the new package colors. The display was meant to provide a full time off the shelf position. The display achieved complete sell-in to the trade. Created by Point 1 Displays Inc., 5454 Cote De Liesse, T.M.R., Quebec, Canada H4P 1A5. Bronze Award.


Bath and Body Works Skincare Display

Bath and Body Works Skincare Display. The objective was to develop a tester for the introduction of this skin care line to provide ease of use, and remain consistent with the Bath and Body Works image. The display conveys a clean, natural feel that enables consumers to easily recognize product categories and it also encourages testing. Created by the Royal Promotional Group, 119 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. BRONZE AWARD.


Natural Sea Beauty Floor Display

Natural Sea Beauty Floor Display. This corrugated display helped the promotional launch of an upscale body and skin care line. The display had to convey the shape of the soft-S which is consistent in all print advertising, and the unit had to be strong and sturdy at the point of sale since it had to hold over 65 pounds of product. The display achieved a major success in sell in and met all of the requirements of the client. Created by Point 1 Displays Inc., 5454 Cote De Liesse, T.M.R., Quebec, Canada H4P 1A5. SILVER AWARD.


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