Shoptalk February/March 2019

Shoptalk
The latest news and offers for SDEA members and the display industry
RETAIL DESIGN EXPO EVOLVES TO CREATE RETAILEXPO
Retail Design Expo (RDE), the UK’s leading
event for innovation in retail design, marketing
and VM, has combined with Retail Digital
Signage Expo (RDSE) and Retail Business
Technology Expo (RBTE), Europe’s largest retail
solutions show, as one unified show for 2019,
to mirror the transformation being seen in the
retail industry and better meet the needs of its
show audiences. Reed’s three retail shows
have transformed into a single event,
RetailEXPO, to bring together over 15,000
retailers, brands, retail design businesses and
tech exhibitors to the 2019 show, taking place
on 1-2 of May at London’s Olympia.
The move to unify three of Europe’s leading
retail trade shows was based on extensive
independent research, talking to over 150
senior retailers and brands that represent the
shows’ audiences – from CEOs to sole traders,
from multinationals to small independent
shops as well as pureplay and omnichannel
businesses. The findings revealed greater
need for collaboration amongst retail teams,
with design now working more closely together
with tech, property and marketing to deliver
enhanced customer experiences, as well as the
emergence of customer-specific teams and
roles.
The research also recognises that disruption by
pure-plays is prompting retailers to re-evaluate
the role of their bricks-and-mortar stores,
placing store design at the heart of new
strategies to increase footfall and deliver
immersive brand experiences. This dynamic is
forging the need for stronger collaboration
between retail design and technology and IT
teams to deliver the impactful experiential
retail encounters customers now expect in an
engaging way.
Nicole Mills, Senior Event Director at Reed
Exhibitions, explained: “There is a seismic shift
going on in UK retail - every day we read about
store closures, yet at the same time UK retail
sales are actually increasing by 1.9% so far this
year. As the UK’s leading retail event, we had
to react, which prompted us to undertake
significant research amongst the UK’s most
senior retailers – and they all told us the same
story. Retail survival means addressing
customer needs holistically, which requires
traditionally siloed departments, including
design, IT, property and marketing, working
together in a unified fashion. This shift
recognises that whilst design is still bought by
retail design teams, other departments are now
deeply involved in the process.”
Borne out of the research findings, the new
RetailEXPO show reflects this changing
dynamic for retailers, who recognise the need
to put the customer firmly at the centre of their
businesses.
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Editor: Antony Behiels
February 2019
Inside this issue:
ASSOCIATION NEWS 1 - 3
MEMBER NEWS 4 - 9
EXHIBITION NEWS 9 - 11
DIARY DATES 12
The Creative Retail Awards 2019 are
open for entries - with an extended
deadline of 31st March!
It is free for SDEA Members to enter -
so don’t delay. With a wide range of
categories to fit all your projects and
products, entering these Awards can
really help your business stand out
from your competition.
Entry is simple and done online
through an intuitive form.
View all the categories and enter now
at www.creativeretailawards.com
If you have any questions about the
Awards please call 01883 348911 or
email enquiries@sdea.co.uk
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
NEW SDEA MEMBERS
Welcome to the new members who
have joined the Association since our
last edition.
Harlequin Design
t: 020 7253 6238
e: lauren@harlequin-design.com
w: www.harlequin-design.com
Harlequin is involved in the design,
production, and installation of retail
display.
HDI LTD
t: 01706 811711
e: info@hdiltd.com
w: www.hdiltd.com
HDI Ltd are a manufacturer of off-theshelf
and bespoke retail display
solutions and POS.
By reacting to the changes in the industry and
bringing the three shows together, the
RetailEXPO show will evolve into the trade
event that truly reflects the needs of the UK
retail industry. This will not only enhance the
existing audiences’ experiences, but also
significantly broaden the show’s visitor base, to
deliver a single source of ideas, solutions and
enthusiasm, that will help energise retailers
now and in the future.
RETAILEXPO CONTINUED
attend our shows and has been validated at
each stage - will allow us to deliver more
innovation and inspiration to our show
audiences than ever before.”
“The role of the store in modern omnichannel
retail is being reimagined – it’s no longer
enough for shops to provide a transactional
space where products are simply displayed and
paid for. The survival of the High Street relies
on bricks-and-mortar delivering engaging,
experience-led environments where shoppers
can explore, be inspired and immerse
themselves in a brand’s identity – and
collaboration between in-store design and
digital tech teams will be key to realising this,”
he concluded.
Matt Bradley, Event Director of RetailEXPO,
commented: “The consolidation of all three
retail shows into the RetailEXPO mirrors the
changing dynamics of the industry and how
retailers are looking to enhance customer
experience, through the convergence of store
design and technology. This single event
format – which reflects extensive research and
feedback from the senior retail community that
Visitors can register to attend RetailEXPO at
www.retail-expo.com
Contact:
t: 020 8874 2728
e: michelle.thomas@reedexpo.co.uk
w: www.retail-expo.com
Members, retailers and SDEA staff celebrated the Christmas
period in London’s Mayfair district at GBR within Dukes Hotel.
Thank you to all the members who attended the day, with many
coming from around the country.
SDEA CHRISTMAS LUNCH
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SDEA LAUNCH NEW MEMBER
MATCHING SERVICE
We are pleased to announce a new benefit for our members, the
SDEA Member Matching Service – m2m. SDEA President, Angus
Morton of BBrown Display Materials, believes there is huge
potential for members to trade with each other and the best way to
do this is for every member to know the products and services each
offer.
The form is extremely quick and easy to complete – simply tick all
the boxes that apply to your company’s products and/or services
and tick those that your company may be interested in purchasing.
The Association will then send details to you for those members
interested in your products and vice versa.
The more members who complete the form, the more potential for
opportunities to trade so I encourage all our members to take five
minutes and return the form.
This service will be updated on a monthly basis to give members
the best possible route to connect their businesses.
If you have not received your form please contact Paula Morgan on
01883 348911 or email paula@sdea.co.uk
Contact:
t: 01883 348911
e: enquiries@sdea.co.uk
w: www.shopdisplay.org
ASSOCIATION NEWS
CREATIVE RETAIL AWARDS LAUNCH NEW
STUDENT AWARD
Students are required to design a concept store that shows
understanding of the brand, its values and its commitment to
Inspiring & Developing the Builders of Tomorrow. The full brief,
guidelines and how to submit entries can be found at
www.creativeretailawards.com/studentaward
Winning an award puts you centre stage with the world’s most
visionary and influential retailers and designers, including Chanel,
Vodafone, Topshop, Joseph and Birchbox amongst
others.
Proud Embankment, London 6 June 2019
Headline Sponsor
The Creative Retail Awards are looking to find the brightest
student talent to design the LEGO® Store of the Future for their
brand new Student Award. Imagine a LEGO® Brand Retail Store
in 2025. What part will technology play alongside the traditional
play and experiential features of a LEGO Store today? How will it
change the way people shop in-store and how families interact in
this space?
The Award, sponsored by Morplan
Ltd, highlights the value of
innovative design within retail and
encourages students to think about
the role of physical retail in the
future – what could these spaces
become and how do we make them
a destination?
The Student Award will be judged by a panel of experts from the
LEGO Agency and LEGO Retail.
The winner will receive two tickets to the Creative Retail Awards
ceremony to be held on 6th June 2019 at London’s latest superclub
Proud Embankment. The winner will receive their award on
the night from representatives of the LEGO Team and Morplan in
front of a worldwide audience compiled of retailers, design
agencies and brands. The winner will also receive some cool LEGO
merchandise.
The Creative Retail Awards recognise and reward the most
innovative, inspirational and forward-thinking retail display and
design.
The Awards return to London in 2019 with a new venue and an
extended number of categories including Store Design of the Year
and the Judges’ Choice Award.
Visit www.creativeretailawards.com to see the categories and
criteria and start your entry today.
The Creative Retail Awards incorporate the whole retail design &
display industry and we’ve had a fantastic response from them -
testament to that is having so many returning sponsors who are
already confirmed including Kesslers, Unibox, arken POP,
Barthelmess and VM & Display Show alongside new sponsors
including Morplan and Lumens of London.
Tickets are now available for the evening through our website
www.creativeretailawards.com
Contact:
t: 01883 348911
e: enquiries@sdea.co.uk
w: www.creativeretailawards.com
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MEMBER NEWS
GRAPHICA CONTINUE TO HELP CAFFÉ NERO
Graphica Display has a longstanding relationship with Caffè Nero.
Diligently working to supply window graphics, signs, canvas prints and
much more.
Graphica Display has continued to keep up with Caffè Nero’s growing
demand of printed graphics, as their company continues to grow
throughout the UK and overseas. With design and production teams at
hand, Graphica Display is able help with design elements and produce
graphics on time, in budget and in keeping with client needs.
View their full range of products and services at
www.graphicadisplay.co.uk/products/
Contact:
t: 0845 373 0073
e: sales@graphicadisplay.co.uk
w: www.graphicadisplay.co.uk
FLOURISH TRADING LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVES
RANGE OF LUXURY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS
Flourish Trading, the
wholesaler of high-quality silk
flowers, floral sundries and
decorations and sister
company to Propability, the
props and sculpts specialist to
the visual merchandising
industry is adding an exclusive
range of products to its stock.
current floristry, funeral and visual merchandising sectors to the hotelier,
events and interior design markets.
To visit Flourish Trading go to: www.flourishtrading.com
Contact:
t: 020 8640 0354
e: sales@flourishtrading.com
w: www.flourishtrading.com
The new exclusives range will
be home to a new line of
luxury artificial flowers
available to all wholesale
customers registered to
purchase through the online
Flourish Trading store or at
the cash and carry showroom
based in South London.
Suzanne Cano, Managing Director, Flourish Trading: “We are delighted to
launch our exclusives range. All the products we stock are high quality but
this line of luxury artificial flowers are truly exceptional. We believe the
exclusive range will appeal to customers at the higher end of the market
who are interested in a truly realistic product. They really are the most
lifelike imitation flowers I’ve seen. Our favourites are the real touch
peonies, the blueberry sprays and the green pittosporum foliage. We are
looking forward to adding more lines to the exclusives collection in due
course.”
Hand-made and painted
The new range are
guaranteed to last years
with each of the luxury
artificial flowers hand-made
and painted for a truly
natural and organic look
making them the most
realistic artificial flower on
the market.
With a slightly higher price
point the luxury line which
includes foliage, flowers and berries starts at an affordable £1.70 up to
£15.50 per stem for the most precious blooms. Over the coming months,
Flourish Trading are looking to expand their customer base from the
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MEMBER NEWS
MID WEST DISPLAYS’ INTERIOR DESIGN
SERVICE COMPLETES HAT-TRICK FOR CLIENT
Shropshire-based display specialist Mid West Displays last month
completed the interior refurbishment of estate agents Barbers’ Whitchurch
sales office. It marked their third interior design collaboration with the
property group, following the successful redesign of their Market Drayton
and Wellington branches.
Across all three projects the in-house interior design and spatial planning
team developed an overall concept that created a welcoming
contemporary space for clients and staff that also celebrated Barbers’
heritage in the communities they serve.
Mid West Displays bespoke manufactured much of the display and signage
used in the projects and their installation team managed all three installs.
More insights are available at www.midwestdisplays.co.uk
Contact:
t: 01743 465531
e: sales@midwestdisplays.co.uk
w: www.midwestdisplays.co.uk
MORPLAN LAUNCH 2019 CATALOGUE
Bigger than ever before, this year’s Morplan catalogue is a whopping 670
pages and is packed with ideas and inspiration for your store. From the
stunning, free-standing FRAX35 Display System to brown paper carrier
bags with style, you’ll find exactly what you need to present your products
and delight your customers. Take a look at the shop sets at the front of
the book – each one built in just a few days – showing that short term
display solutions can be just as stylish as permanent ones.
Launched at Spring Fair, the catalogue goes live at the start of February
and prices (1200 of which are frozen or reduced from 2018) are fixed until
2020, offering a little stability in a currently chaotic retail world.
For your copy call 0330 44 55 666 or register online.
Contact:
t: 0330 44 55 666
e: sales@morplan.com
w: www.morplan.com
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MEMBER NEWS
British Canoeing announce Leach as venue dressing partner for
international slalom events
British Canoeing has announced that Leach has been appointed as the
‘Official Venue Dressing Sponsor’ for the 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World
Cup and 2020 ECA Canoe Slalom European Championships.
The Huddersfield based company will supply the venue dressing
requirements for both international slalom events at Lee Valley White
Water Centre, the London 2012 Games legacy venue based on the
Hertfordshire/Essex border.
The event dressing will include creating a range of bespoke materials for
the main entrance and buildings, wayfinding around the venue, course
side branding, podium back drop and the ‘kiss and cry’ area on the finish
line.
BRITISH CANOEING ANNOUNCE LEACH
AS VENUE DRESSING PARTNER
For over a century Leach has been a leader in the world of high-impact,
large-format graphic displays. Founded in 1891 Leach has grown to
become a 100-strong business, with over 500 customers and turnover of
£11 million.
From HD quality display graphics,
ultra-bright light boxes and
wallcovering solutions, to floor
graphics, screen-printing and
external signage – Leach’s
pioneering innovations continue to
transform the look of brands,
retailers, museums, heritage sites
and interior environments.
Tom Foster, Head of Projects at Leach said: “Leach is delighted to form a
strategic partnership with British Canoeing and become the official venue
dressing sponsor. With the 2019 Canoe Slalom World Cup and 2020
European Championships on the horizon, it’s an exciting time for the
organisation.
“There’s a shared passion for innovation across our two companies and
we’re thrilled to be able to transform the look and feel of the host venue
and improve the spectator experience.
“We’re very much looking forward to working with the team at British
Canoeing and helping them to showcase these two major events.”
The 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup takes place on 14-16 June 2019.
Over 1,600 tickets have been sold in advance, with tickets going on
general sale from Monday 28 January 2019.
Gareth May, Business Development Manager at British Canoeing said:
“With just over five months to the start of the 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom
World Cup I am delighted that we have appointed Leach as our official
venue dressing sponsor.
“Leach has a world class reputation, expertise and passion demonstrated
in the museum and retail sectors, and I am confident that their innovative
display solutions will showcase and elevate our international events to a
whole new level.
For further information about 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup, including
ticket prices and sign up details for the British Canoeing international
events newsletter visit www.britishcanoeingevents.org.uk
The 2020 ECA Canoe Slalom European Championships will be held on 15-
17 May 2020.
Contact:
t: 01484 551200
e: impact@weareleach.com
w: www.leachimpact.com
“We are really looking forward to working with Leach, as they grow and
diversify their business, entering into the sports arena market for the first
time.”
WRIGHTS GPX LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE
CLEARANCE FOR TRADE CUSTOMERS
Mike added that 90% of the Wrights GPX range is made by his company at
their UK manufacturing bases.
A leading UK point of sale display specialist has launched a ‘Cost Price
Clearance’ exclusively for their Trade customers.
Wrights GPX promises hundreds of POS/POP and
display products at cost price, as they clear space for
new products. But the West Bromwich-based
manufacturer warns of limited stock on most
discounted lines. Most products will not be restocked
once current stock is sold.
Wrights GPX is the ecommerce brand of the Wrights Plastics Group, which
celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. It stocks around 2000 POS
products for trade and non-trade customers.
The clearance includes products from across the Wrights GPX range
including: leaflet holders; sign & poster holders; price ticket holders; shelf
barkers & shelf management; menu holders; acrylic plinths, bridges &
risers; Slatwall shelves & accessories and specialist point of sale display for
jewellery, clothing, footwear, eyewear and homeware.
Managing Director, Mike Wright, said “We have a large number of trade
customers across many sectors and we have recently introduced online
accounts to help make ordering easier. Now they can also access lots of
products at genuine cost price – it’s a great opportunity to stock up and
save while stocks last.”
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Registered trade customers will be able to log in to their Wrights GPX Group
account to create new orders, track ongoing orders, view & repeat previous
orders, arrange returns and set up new delivery addresses & recurring
information, etc.
Mike Wright, said “As individuals we are used to the benefits of accessing
our accounts when ordering online & we want our Wrights GPX trade
customers to enjoy the same advantages. We’ve made it easy to register
and easy to use – helping customers save time & order the correct product
every time.”
“Customers are still welcome to call the team or order in their usual way,
but we would encourage them to create an online account and check out its
many advantages.”
The launch is the first of many changes to the website that are planned for
2019, the 50th anniversary of the company.
Current or potential trade customers can find more details at
https://www.gpxgroup.com/
Contact:
t: 0121 580 3080
e: gpx.sales@wrightsplastics.co.uk
w: www.gpxgroup.com

MEMBER NEWS
RE-INVENTING RETAIL WITH
SHOPFITTING WAREHOUSE
Retail is reinventing itself. Success in the ever-evolving retail environment
means anticipating a more connected customer who wants something
different from their in-store experience. People expect to find something
that they cannot get from online shopping, a tangible experience where
they can touch, trial and feel a product. The vision should be to bring
shoppers and retailers together through personalisation, creating an
exciting customer experience which challenges the ideals of the everyday
purchasing journey.
Human beings are programmed to respond to emotion, making many
important decisions based on how we feel, and this is influenced by the
environment around us. Making purchases based on emotion is nothing
new so the most successful retail spaces have always appealed to the
heart, not the mind, this impulse is usually what creates the action! If we
take this philosophy and apply it to our showrooms it could translate as; be
inspiring, be adventurous and bold, or why bother? It’s possible that if you
are not inspiring people then your display could just be simply ‘existing’.
The key is to create a focus… an energy which should run seamlessly into
all aspects of the customer journey in your store. This is a great time to reevaluate
your shop-floor, the layout and most importantly the experience
you want your customer to take away from your brand.
So, what should you consider when planning a point of sale concept to
engage and excite your target consumer and how do you go about
incorporating necessities with the ‘wow’ factor? Shopfitting Warehouse
have some great ideas and solutions for a range of sectors from retail
fashion to garden centres. If you are fitting out, perhaps refurbishing,
improving your shop-floor, or simply setting out your latest seasonal trends
and promotions, get
some inspiration and
have a browse to see
how each display can
help create a positive
and enjoyable shopping
experience for your
customers.
For more inspiration visit their Showroom Inspiration page,
www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk/inspiration
Contact:
t: 01258 859900
e: sales@shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk
w: www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk
VERSACE STUNS IN SELFRIDGES
THANKS TO CSM RETAIL
To help support the launch of Versace’s SS19 Women’s Collection at
Selfridges, CSM Retail were tasked with presenting iconic pieces through
fresh perspectives. CSM created a bold and colourful pop-up, fusing
contemporary substrates with retro archive prints.
The result?
A captivating retail experience that immersed customers into the character
and identity of the Italian luxury fashion brand.
Contact:
t: 020 8302 4921
e: sales@csmretail.com
w: www.csmretail.com
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MEMBER FOCUS - LEACH
Graphic display specialist Leach has called upon the signage sector to
adjust its environmental mindset, amidst mounting pressures for
businesses to do more.
The 127-year-old business has long had a ‘green’ conscience, with
products in the suite incorporating LED lights for energy-efficiency and the
quick-change magnetic Stik Wallpaper winning the Queen’s Award for
Innovation for its reusability and ease of transport.
LEACH DRIVES ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA
WITH NEW INNOVATION PROJECT
than larger vehicles. Power consumption is reduced by up to 30% through
the use of technology-controlled sensors; all constituent materials are
100% recyclable and the return-to-base option closes the loop on this
product too.
The patented solution is fire-rated, CE certified and manufacturing lead
times are also lessened by up to 50%.
But at the company’s innovation summit 12 months ago, a consultation
with leaders from the worlds of retail, events, signage and more, unveiled a
sense of urgency for wider-spread environmental focus.
Leach’s Head of Innovation Mike Wilshaw
Determined to put their money where their mouth is, Leach’s R&D team
has therefore ploughed 12 months and £100,000 of investment into
graphic display solutions with even greater green-performance.
The newly-launched Eco-Screen is Leach’s latest HD fabric graphic product,
made from textiles composed of 100% recycled yarn. It can be used for all
back-lit displays with no reduction in photographic or illumination quality
and when the graphic needs updating, the fabric can be returned to Leach
for onward recycling. This ‘return to base’ model means the solution is
completely circular, with two recycled plastic bottles required to produce
1m² of Eco-Screen. 2.29 tons of CO2 are also saved for every ton of plastic
bottles salvaged.
Commenting on Leach’s mounting environmental focus, head of innovation
Mike Wilshaw said: “Topics like carbon footprint, material reuse, closed
loop business models and single-use plastics were once of interest only to
the minority, but now they’re mainstream issues that organisations and the
general public alike are trying hard to address.
“While we hope the UK’s resource agenda will become stronger and
stronger as the years pass, we cannot be reliant on government policy
alone. Those of us in industry need to do something too!”
But eco solutions shouldn’t be to the detriment of commercial
performance, stresses Mike.
“With innovation comes opportunity – something companies have known
for some time – but often ‘being green’ comes at a cost,” he explained.
“That’s why we’ve worked hard to create a display solution that satisfies
organisations’ environmental conscious without being any more expensive.
“Throughout the 12-month R&D journey we’ve also worked hard to ensure
this product is no less robust than our lightboxes with a dibond backboard,
easier to install, and with absolutely no reduction in illumination quality – in
fact it is up to 40% brighter!”
Leach began life as a one-man photographic studio in 1891. In April 2018,
the 100-strong business was acquired by French-owned global
manufacturing and services group Chargeurs, to help fuel the firm’s global
expansion.
Contact:
t: 01484 551200
e: impact@weareleach.com
w: www.leachimpact.com
The carbon footprint benefits are further maximised when the Eco-Screen is
used on the new Leach Box – a revolutionary ultra-bright illuminated
display product which uses a flexible lightsheet as the LED backboard,
instead of a rigid dibond back. Consequently, this type of lightbox can be
rolled up and transported in a recycled tube, in the back of a car rather
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MEMBER NEWS
BREXIT HR MYTHS BUSTED BY CITATION
While we wait to see what parliamentary consensus can be reached over
the next few weeks (the prospects of which seem dim), Citation look at
some myths many employers have regarding Brexit.
Myth #1
“I’ll have to dismiss all my EU national employees when the UK leaves the
EU in March 2019…”
This is certainly untrue and could constitute discrimination and unfair
dismissal. The government initially proposed under the, now rejected,
Withdrawal Agreement, all EU nationals resident in the UK by December
2020 had the right to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme. This would
give them settled status, or ‘pre-settled status’ if they had lived in the UK
for less than 5 years.
The EU Settlement Scheme opens on 30 March 2019 and must be applied
for on an individual basis by each employee. Under the previously proposed
Withdrawal Agreement, EU citizens would be able to enjoy their EU free
movement rights in the UK including the right to work, until the end of
2020.
What about a no-deal Brexit – i.e. where no Withdrawal Agreement has
been passed?
If a no-deal Brexit happens then there will be no two-year transition period.
However, the government has confirmed that it will still continue with the
Settlement Scheme for all EU citizens albeit with some important changes.
The Scheme will only apply to EU citizens and their family members who are
residing in the UK by 29 March 2019. They must also apply to the Scheme
by December 2020, rather than June 2021.
Myth #2
“Because EU National employees have to apply for settled status
themselves, I have no responsibilities…”
As an employer, you still have a duty to make sure everyone working for you
has the right to do so in the UK. The Home Office has advised that all
employers communicate the application process and deadlines for applying
under the Settlement Scheme ahead of time.
If you’re unsure as to the exact number of EU nationals you have working
for you, you can use HR records and contracts of employment as a way to
try and keep track. Or if you use an online management platform, such
as Citation’s Atlas platform, this can provide an overall snapshot for you.
What about a no-deal Brexit?
If a no-deal Brexit transpires the Settlement Scheme will only apply to EU
citizens and their family members who are residing in the UK by 29 March
2019.
Myth #3
“Employment law is going to fundamentally change when we leave the
EU…”
This isn’t necessarily true. A lot of European law has been incorporated
into UK law, for example, the TUPE Regulations, Agency Worker Regulations
and the Working Time Directive. Unless a law is actively repealed, then the
UK will still have to abide by those laws.
While some employment laws and regulations have come to the UK
through the EU – many of our significant employment laws originated in the
UK anyway, such as unfair dismissal rights, workplace discrimination and
the National Minimum Wage.
What about a no-deal Brexit?
The same legal position would apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Myth #4
“Irish citizens have to apply for settled status to continue living and working
in the UK…”
Irish nationals have rights and entitlement to live and work in the
UK protected by the Common Travel Area (CTA). Established in 1923, it’s
an open borders area agreement that regulates arrangements between the
UK and Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man and the
Channel Islands, including free movement and employment.
That means that no Irish citizens will be required to apply for settled status
to continue to live, work or study, access social security and public services
in the UK. This is applied on a mutual basis to UK citizens living and
working in Ireland.
What about a no-deal Brexit?
Irish nationals in the UK and UK citizens in Ireland will be fully protected
under the Common Travel Area regardless of a no-deal situation.
Deal or no deal? Citation are with you at every step…
Managing your workforce in the face of uncertainty can be a daunting task,
but not an impossible one. Citation’s Head of HR & Employment Law Gillian
McAteer comments; “We’re facing a time of great uncertainty when it
comes to Brexit, but there are still important steps employers can take to
protect their business and plan for the future.”
With the help of Citation’s team of expert HR & Employment Law advisors,
they can guide you through the process step-by-step.
Contact:
t: 0161 660 9123
e: hello@citation.co.uk
w: www.citation.co.uk
NEW VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
EXHIBITION ‘IMAGINE‘LAUNCHED
IMAGINE is a unique new event connecting you with buyers, specifiers and
designers of visual communications.
On 18-19 September, IMAGINE 2019 will
transform London’s iconic Tobacco Dock into
a wonderland of visual display, creating an
immersive environment where design and
creative professionals can find inspiration for
their visual communication projects.
Become a Visual Partner and find out more at www.imagine.design
t: 01342 332 104
e: jamesboyd@fav-house.com
w: www.imagine.design
Participate in an inspiring gallery
IMAGINE’s gallery-style layout moves away
from the traditional shell scheme event
format and exhibitors become Visual
Partners. They will work with you to ensure
your display delivers maximum impact to this
highly engaged audience.
Meet new visual communications buyers
IMAGINE 2019 will connect you with design and creative professionals
from across retail, hospitality, architecture, interior design, tourism,
leisure, venues, entertainment and event production sectors.
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EXHIBITION NEWS
VISITOR REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR
RETAILEXPO
experience, expecting to be surprised and delighted by the retail
environment. There are dedicated speaking streams focused on
understanding the future role of stores for connecting with and engaging
customers, how to seamlessly combine physical stores and digital as well
as harnessing visual merchandising to attract, engage, inspire and
influence customers, and more.
RetailEXPO, Europe’s leading retail solutions show, which unifies Reed’s
three leading retail shows, RDE, RDSE and RBTE, into an exciting new
single show event that mirrors the transformation within the retail
industry, is now open for 2019 visitor registrations.
New in 2019 the Stylus VIP Masterclass, providing in‐depth insight into the
Five Key Shifts Impacting Retail, will be hosted by Katie Baron, Global
Head of Retail for Stylus, the leading trends forecasting, research and
advisory agency. Another new feature will be guided visitor tours, led by
Alan Taylor, previously the Head of Design for B&Q, showcasing his ‘top
picks’ of must‐see design exhibitors in the Design and Digital Signage
Zone.
Taking place on 1‐2 May 2019 at London Olympia, RetailEXPO will bring
together over 15,000 retailers, brands, retail design businesses and tech
exhibitors. RetailEXPO gives retail and hospitality firms the insight, latest
design inspiration and technology innovation to re‐energise their
businesses, enhance customer experience, and drive performance. It also
combines an exciting programme of design focused talks, panel
discussions, creative networking events and installations being run
alongside the main exhibition, making it a single source of ideas,
innovations and solutions in retail design, visual merchandising and shop
fitting.
Other popular show features making an appearance at this year’s show,
include the Design Champagne Bar and the Innovation Awards, which
celebrate businesses for their creative and cutting‐edge approach to retail,
with the winners highlighted on the show floor with the Innovation Trail.
Additionally, the winners of the 2019 International Visual Merchandising
Awards, which reward the best examples of visual merchandising from
around the world and across all sectors of retail, and the Retail Design
Students Awards, showcasing the future stars of retail design, will be
announced on the first day of RetailEXPO.
The RetailEXPO Design Zone includes a wide range of exhibitors ranging
from designers and manufacturers, surfaces, materials and flooring
companies, fixtures and fitting suppliers and shopfitters in four microzones,
allowing for ease of navigation, including Lighting; POP, Marketing
& Visual Merchandising; Shop Fitting & Store Fixtures and Store Design.
Additionally, the conference programme showcases the latest insight and
analysis from the retail industry’s sharpest thinkers with six stages and a
programme of 150+ experts across retail design, digital signage and tech.
The dedicated Store Design & Experience Stage will focus on how bricks
and mortar stores can adapt to how today’s consumer shops. Expert
speakers will provide insight into the challenges and opportunities for
physical retail stores as shoppers demand even more from in‐store
Matt Bradley, Event Director of RetailEXPO, commented: “The role of the
bricks and mortar store is changing and more than ever before store
design and visual merchandising have a crucial role to play in delivering
retail performance. The most successful retailers are creating an
aspirational in‐store environment that compliments their ecommerce
offering and rewards shoppers for their custom through inspiring store
experiences.
The Design Zone at RetailEXPO is a must see for everyone involved in the
retail design process, providing unrivalled access to the brands, suppliers
and innovators at the cutting edge of retail, working to create the
immersive, connected, service driven spaces that are crucial to retail
success in 2019 and beyond.”
Visitors can sign up online for their free pass on the RetailEXPO website.
Contact:
t: 020 8874 2728
e: michelle.thomas@reedexpo.co.uk
w: www.retail-expo.com
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EXHIBITION NEWS
QUININE’S FOUNDER TO JUDGE
RETAILEXPO 2019 STUDENT AWARD
Leading experience consultancy Quinine is happy to announce their
Founder Ian Johnston has been invited to join the judging panel for the
Retail Design Student Awards 2019.
The Awards are run by Retail Design World and hosted
by RetailEXPO. Now in its fifth year, the scheme is a
partnership between major retailers, brands and
design consultancies who will be setting live briefs for
the students. Participating universities include the
University of the Creative Arts, University of
Westminster, Middlesex University, Manchester
Metropolitan University and Glasgow School of Art,
with their students tackling briefs from The Body Shop,
The Co-Op and Costa Coffee.
“The Retail Design Student Awards are a great initiative. It’s exciting for
students to have the opportunity to work with retailers on live projects
which will introduce them to the realities of retail design outside the
university environment. These students are the future of our industry and
it’s important that we play our part in nurturing their creativity of the next
generation of up and coming designers.” Ian Johnston
Ian Johnston is also a member of the RetailEXPO Design Advisory Board
which provides invaluable support, guidance to ensure RetailEXPO delivers
what the industry wants from an exhibition.
The board gives key insights into their day-to-day issues and challenges
that then plays a vital role in ensuring the seminar and conference
programme is the highest possible value to give retailers the information
they need. They help to validate the submissions, the programme and
presentations.
Contact:
t: 020 3468 9222
e: info@quininedesign.com
w: www.quininedesign.com
The briefs are currently being set, with judging taking place on 27 March.
Shortlisted students will have their work showcased at RetailEXPO 1-2 May
2019 at Olympia, with the winning entries being announced at the show
on Wednesday 1st May.
RETAIL SHOPFITTING & DISPLAY SUMMIT -
INDUSTRY GATHERS IN STANSTED
The UK’s leading shopfitting and visual merchandising professionals
gathered together in February, with business meetings, networking and
learning to the fore.
The UK’s senior shopfitting and VM
professionals converged on the Radisson
Blu Hotel, London Stansted on February
6th & 7th for two full working days of
networking and connection building at
the Retail Shopfitting & Display Summit.
More than 60 delegates and a host of leading industry suppliers and
solution providers talked through projects, objectives and challenges in a
series of one-to-one business meetings and interactive seminars.
The event’s opening keynote address was delivered by Alan Taylor, former
Head of Retail Design at B&Q who discussed ‘The Future of Retail and its
Impact To Us’. Other seminar sessions included:
• Developments in Digital Retail Technology: The Three R’s – QR, VR
and AR, presented by Mark Aspin, ARNO
• International VM Trends, presented by Davy Pittoors, Louis Vuitton
• Store Design with Integrated Customer Experience in EE, hosted
by Matthew Price, EE Retail
Meanwhile, retail industry legend Wayne Hemingway provided an afterdinner
talk for delegates.
The supplier roll call included Araven, Arno GB, CA Design Services,
Creation Shopfitters, CSM Live, Dextra Group, Dual-Stream, Graphica
Display, Harte Woodworking, HMY Group, Illuma Lighting, Joalpe
International, Jooku, Kendu, Kingswood Print, KN Shopfitters, Leach
Impact, Leds C4, Magrini UK/CAEM, Martech UK (Gamma UK), Mood
Media, Parkside, Polymer Logistics, RBUK, Renivigorate Group, Resolution
Interiors, Retail Display & Interiors, Samsung Electrics, SCS Technology,
Sigma Group, Signwaves, The Retail Factory, Thorlux Lighting, Wanzl,
Wessex Fixings and ZG Lighting Group.
Attending delegates included representatives from Bravissimo, British
Heart Foundation, Covers, Crew Clothing Company, Debenhams, Eurocell,
FootAsylum, Forever Unique, GAME, Harding Retail, Harrods, Homebase,
Honey Birdette, Iceland Foods, JD Sports Fashion, Joules, Karen Millen,
Lidl UK, Links of London, L’Oréal, Mango, Marks and Spencer, MCM
Worldwide, Molton Brown, Morrisons, National History Museum, National
Museums Liverpool, New Era Cap Company, Nisbets, O2 Telefonica,
Outdoor & Cycle Concepts, RAF Museum Enterprises, River Island,
Roseanna, Sakare, Save The Children, Shelter, Skechers, Spar UK,
Specsavers, Squires Garden Centres, Tesco Mobile, The Co-Op, The Range,
Top Shop, Trespass, Trotters Childrenswear, Visioncare and WHSmith.
Sarah Hendy, Managing Director at Forum Events, said: “It was fantastic to
see so many delegates and suppliers make new connections during the
event, illustrating just what an exciting time it is for the sector.
“The Summit is a great way for the entire industry to come together under
one roof – we can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year.”
To secure a complimentary delegate place at the 2020 Retail Shopfitting &
Display Summit, contact Liam Cloona on 01992 374089 or email
k.bullot@forumevents.co.uk.
To attend as a supplier, contact Courtney Saggers on 01992 374088 or
email c.saggers@forumevents.co.uk.
For more information, visit www.retailshopfittingsummit.co.uk.
Contact:
t: 01992 374088
e: c.saggers@forumevents.co.uk
w: www.retailshopfittingsummit.co.uk.
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DIARY DATES
2-4 April 2019
Sign & Digital UK
NEC, Birmingham
www.signuk.com
1-2 May 2019
RetailEXPO
Olympia, London
www.retaildesignexpo.com
6 June 2019
Creative Retail Awards
Proud Embankment, London
www.shopdisplay.org
18-19 September 2019
Imagine
Tobacco Dock, London
www.imagine.design
3-4 April 2019
VM & Display Show
BDC, London
www.vmanddisplayshow.com
May 2019
SDEA AGM
TBC, London
www.shopdisplay.org
24 July 2019
SDEA Lunch & Networking
TBC, London
www.shopdisplay.org
Autumn 2019
SDEA Midlands Networking
TBC
www.shopdisplay.org
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