Convenience Stores

Client: Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee
Products Promoted: Lite beer
Objective: E-Z UP Instant Shelter P-O-P stand models will be used in convenience stores and supermarkets to promote Miller Lite during the 1999-2000 NFL season.
Introduction: August 1999
Construction/Materials: 5-foot by 5-foot white, powder-coated frame with a customized screen-printed logo top, sidewall and railskirts. The unit sets up in 60 seconds and is portable.
P-O-P Company: International E-Z UP Inc., Riverside, Calif.

Merchandising Transforms Drugstores Into Destination Stops

Product: Candy and snacks
P-O-P company: Chatain & Thomas (design), New York
Distribution: Supermarkets, c-stores and mass merchants
Introduction: February 1999
Duration: Promotional
Construction: Paper, corrugate, vinyl
This standee featuring Ernie Irvan and "Blue" is a favorite piece in retailers' arsenal of merchandising accessories.

Product: Squirt grapefruit drink
P-O-P company: Tarrant Printing Co., Dallas
Distribution: Supermarkets and convenience stores
Introduction: June 1999
Duration: Temporary
Construction: Cardstock, vinyl
Display set-up: Distributors' field staff and retail staff
The Alien from the popular movie series helps draw attention to Squirt's instant-win sweepstakes game and mail-in rebate program for the video release of the movie. The promotion is supported with pole toppers, vinyl clings and other P-O-P materials.

Product: Candy and snacks
P-O-P company: Chatain & Thomas (design), New York
Distribution: Supermarkets, c-stores and mass merchants
Introduction: February 1999
Duration: Promotional
Construction: Paper, corrugate, vinyl
The display bin included in this year's program holds 12 cases of product and encourages consumers to "Brake here for M&Ms."

These insects won't be banned from stores.