Drug Store

Client: Duracell, Boston
Comments: This endcap designed for CVS drugstores merchandises Duracell, Energizer and CVS brand batteries in one comprehensive display. The display garnered secondary placement in the front of the stores and helped to boost impulse sales of batteries, which are a high-margin item.
Introduction: July 2001
Size of Run: 4,200
Construction/Materials: Vacuum-formed and injection-molded plastic, metal, litho graphics, pegboard, peghooks
Distribution: CVS drugstores nationwide

To get more customers into stores, drugstores are supplementing their pharmacy and OTC offerings with a product mix and marketing programs that rival c-stores and larger retailers alike.

Client: Whitehall-Robins, Madison, N.J.
Comments: This nine-bin lipcare center merchandises six Chap Stick products and three Rite-Aid lip balms. The unit hangs above the gum at checkout counters.
Introduction: June 2001
Size of Run: 1,565
Construction/Materials: Styrene extrusion, galvanized wire bracket, four-color adhesive label, four-color SBS graphics
Distribution: Rite-Aid drugstores
P-O-P company: Henschel-Steinau, Englewood, N.J.

Client: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Berkeley Heights, N.J.
Comments: This display was designed for both drugstores and surf shops. The unit can be used on wheels for enhanced mobility, affixed to a gondola or installed as an endcap. Although the unit is relatively expensive compared to other suncare product displays, it is designed to last several years.
Introduction: February 2001
Size of Run: 1,200
Construction/Materials: Metal tubing and support shelves, vacuum-formed surfboards, screened logo header, acrylic casters

Client: AOL Time Warner, New York
Comments: In addition to supporting a national launch for InStyle magazine, this floorstand provided additional inventory to prevent out of stocks in permanent display areas.
Introduction: October 2001
Size of Run: 10,000
Construction/Materials: E-flute corrugated, direct print on Kraft paper
Distribution: Drugstores and mass merchants
P-O-P company: Inland Paperboard & Packaging, Indianapolis

Client: AOL Time Warner, New York
Comments: This floorstand provides additional display space and inventory for the "Sports Illustrated 2001 Yearbook."
Introduction: October 2001
Size of Run: 10,000
Construction/Materials: E-flute corrugated with direct print on kraft paper
Distribution: Drugstores and mass merchants
P-O-P Company: Inland Paperboard & Packaging, Indianapolis

Retail Category: Drugstores/Health Stores
Display Type: Endcaps & Power Wings
Client: The Gillette Co.
Producer: The Niven Marketing Group, Bensenville, Ill.
Size of Run: 1,000
Comments: Featuring fluid, organic lines and soothing colors, this power wing merchandises 42 razors and 18 cartridge packs in Osco stores. A special hanging mechanism allows the display to be attached to a wide range of existing store fixtures.

Retail Category: Drugstores/Health Stores
Display Type: Counter Displays - Permanent
Client: General Nutrition Corp.
Producer: Henschel-Steinau Inc., Englewood, N.J.
Size of Run: 4,200
Comments: Before this unit was produced, most customers weren't aware that GNC sold energy-enhancing products. Since its introduction, customers have been questioning store personnel about the products, which has spurred increased sales and prevented the category from being discontinued.

Products: Sutter Home and Trinity Oaks wines
Introduction: 3,900 Sutter Home racks; 3,000 Trinity Oaks racks
P-O-P company: Aaardvark Aarmadillo Corp., Phoenix
Distribution: Supermarkets, liquor stores, club stores, drugstores
Introduction: April 2001
Duration: Permanent
Construction: Steel
Display set-up: Retail staff
A steel rack with chrome coating was introduced this year for Sutter Home wines. Its stepped-up design adds a sense of movement to the display.