Midwest-CBK Announces Winners of 2009 "Show us your Sparkle" Independent Retail Display Contest

Press Release

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, announces the winners of the company’s third annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store display contest for independent retailers. Midwest-CBK sponsored the contest to bring attention and recognition to independent retailers who have shown creativity and excellence in retail display and merchandising, one of the key elements to driving traffic and sales. Winners include:

First Place: Paddington Station in Ashland, Oregon

Second Place: Linders Greenhouses in St. Paul, Minnesota

Third Place: The Garden Hut in Fuquay Varnia, North Carolina

“We are proud to showcase and share with the industry the talents of these successful independent retailers, who clearly excel in creativity and uniqueness of retail display and merchandising,” says Midwest-CBK President Frederic Contino. “The entries are becoming more creative, original and eye-catching every year, proving the continued importance of retail display in driving traffic and ultimately sales for independent retail business.”

Paddington Station created “street theatre” and wow factor with their award-winning Main Street-facing windows. Using a mix of toy-themed merchandise and holiday decor, including Genuine Monkeez™ sock monkeys, retro-inspired robots and classic children’s toys, owner Pam Hammond created a playful, yet intimate look visible from the street and sidewalk to draw customers inside.

“We have carried Genuine Monkeez for the last 16 months, but sales doubled in November when the display made its debut,” said Hammond. “The joyful window display has increased foot traffic, helping to make November 2009 our best on record in our 36-year history. Thank you, Midwest-CBK!”

Winners were acknowledged during the winter home and gift markets, and received Midwest-CBK merchandise credits.

About Midwest-CBK
Midwest-CBK sparkles as a national design leader in home décor, gifts, holiday, and candles. Midwest-CBK is proud to bring independent retailers more choices in style, design and sparkle of exclusive and unique products, made simple with one simplified ordering program and four convenient ways to order. Please call 800-394-4225 or visit www.mwcbk.com for more information or to locate a showroom near you.