Retail signage

Commercial Signage: The evolution of shopping malls

May 23, 2018

These days, it seems like shopping malls are frequently spoken of in life-and-death terms. Financial analytics firm Credit Suisse, for example, recently issued a report predicting between 225 and 275 enclosed malls—comprising roughly 25 per cent of those across North America—would close in the next five years.

Walmart surprises customers with Mother’s Day sign

May 23, 2018

A Walmart supercentre in Toronto recently changed its main identification sign to read ‘MOMmart,’ both to celebrate Mother’s Day and to launch a fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH).

Roots wins retail design award for new Yorkdale store

April 25, 2018

Canadian clothing retailer Roots’ new ‘enhanced experience’ store at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre has won gold at the 2018 Shop! Awards, an accolade regarded as one of the highest achievements in retail design and brand marketing.

Maple syrup producer installs ‘sweet’ new signs

April 10, 2018

Andre Bergeron, general manager (GM) of TAS Films in Laval, Que., has designed, produced and installed new signage for Sucrerie des Plaines, a family-run maple syrup producer, using Drytac’s Polar Grip self-adhesive media and Interlam polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film.

POP Displays: Decorating the Penguin Shop

March 28, 2018

In the competitive field of global retail design, downtown Toronto is currently home to a tiny store that has reportedly earned the most industry accolades per square foot: the Penguin Shop.

Profile: Banff Sign Co.

March 26, 2018

The Banff Sign Co., which was co-founded in 1986 by Larry Whan, recently changed ownership. As the only sign shop within Alberta’s Banff or Jasper National Parks, the company continues to keep busy serving a very specific niche.

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Retail signage

Tim Hortons mural, artwork to highlight beauty of Canada’s outdoors

Commercial Signage: The evolution of shopping malls

Walmart surprises customers with Mother’s Day sign

Roots wins retail design award for new Yorkdale store

Maple syrup producer installs ‘sweet’ new signs

POP Displays: Decorating the Penguin Shop

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Tim Hortons mural, artwork to highlight beauty of Canada’s outdoors

Commercial Signage: The evolution of shopping malls

Walmart surprises customers with Mother’s Day sign

Roots wins retail design award for new Yorkdale store

Maple syrup producer installs ‘sweet’ new signs

POP Displays: Decorating the Penguin Shop

Profile: Banff Sign Co.

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