Our Awards

The project aimed to deliver whimsical “WOW” moments at Target stores during the holiday season and create signature experiences that bring magic and joy to guests.

The display delighted Marks and Spencer, met all Target requirements, delivered a signature experience while merchandising unique holiday product at Target.

This display was designed to break through the clutter at grocery and liquor stores while embracing the fun essence of the brand. It garnered an impressive 40% to 50% growth over same store sales.

The main objectives were to help Athena Club, a new women's shaving brand, successfully launch their first brick-and-mortar retail program with an exclusive endcap display at Target.

The team designed an eye-catching all-corrugated prepacked display that met Target's complex merchandising guidelines, and handled the full supply chain execution to ensure a flawless rollout. The results were fantastic, with the display driving trial and brand awareness that led to future display opportunities for Athena Club at Target.

The main objectives were to create an upscale, disruptive in-store destination for LaMarca's Prosecco products within the cluttered wine section at Kroger, while maximizing the product offering in a small footprint.

The Great Northern team designed a sleek, high-gloss corrugated display with a stairstep design and interior partition system to achieve this, resulting in a +25% monthly sales lift and extended display placements. The success of this program has led LaMarca to plan for an updated version in 2024, demonstrating the impact of thoughtful, strategic in-store merchandising.

The main objectives were for Mountain Dew to create an eye-catching, brand-aligned display for the 20th anniversary of their Baja Blast flavor that would command attention in convenience store environments, while being easy to execute and maintain high retail compliance.

We delivered a unique, wave-inspired corrugated display with vibrant graphics that exceeded sales expectations by expanding the product's reach beyond its traditional food service outlets and strengthening long-term brand loyalty.

Great Northern collaborated with Logitech to create a compelling 2023 Back to School display for Staples, overcoming budget and time constraints by pivoting from an initial permanent design to a temporary, sustainable corrugate structure.

The display achieved significant success, including a double-digit ROI and extended in-store presence, leading to plans for a similar structure in 2024.

For the OMA Bronze Award-winning display, we partnered with VMC Drinks to create a boxing ring-themed case stacker that highlights their Mexican heritage and partnership with boxer Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán.

The display featured corrugated plastic columns, heavy-duty colored ropes, and a 3D header with Álvarez's image, enhancing brand awareness among U.S. consumers, particularly the Mexican-American community. This visually striking and easy-to-assemble display successfully boosted VMC's entry into the U.S. market.

The display captured attention with its bold color palette and dramatic imagery, ensuring high visibility. Shipped preassembled, it facilitated easy execution across four retailers and various pro shops nationwide.

Minimal verbiage emphasized the product's characteristics and imagery, making the product the hero of the display.

To launch AVO Cigars' Unexpected line, Great Northern Instore designed a semi-permanent travel trunk display evoking exotic locations and a vintage aesthetic with leather-like printing, brass hinges, and a leather handle.

The display was simple to set up, requiring only the addition of headers and cigar boxes, ensuring 100% placement and strong execution in cigar shops.

The pallet display educated shoppers on product functionality with a 10” video monitor, aiding their decision-making process. It adhered to Google's brand principles with a clean, white design that stood out in a busy retail environment.

The program exceeded performance expectations for both Google and Costco, leading to future collaborations.