Success Story Category: Award Winners
Logitech Office Depot Back to School Half Pallet
OMA Silver Award
We partnered with Logitech to create a premium, high-impact display that transforms keyboards and mics into a cohesive, interactive destination within a busy Office Depot environment.Program Objective
The goal was to design a display that grabs attention from multiple angles while simplifying a complex product category. Instead of blending into the shelf, the unit needed to create a clear, premium brand moment that drives engagement and trial. The display needed to attract shoppers from a distance, educate them through live demo products, and withstand heavy daily interaction over a full one-year lifecycle. Durability, visual clarity, and long-term performance were essential. At the same time, the unit had to support a mixed assortment of keyboards and mice while maintaining a clean, organized presentation as inventory changed. Shipping fully assembled with product added complexity, requiring thoughtful packaging engineering to ensure damage-free delivery and minimal in-store setup. Ultimately, the goal was to deliver a permanent-quality display on a temporary budget, driving retail impact without increasing store labor or operational complexity.The Work
The final design balances premium aesthetics with real-world performance. The structure combines corrugate with Excellent Board, a durable, paper-based material selected for its strength, longevity, and refined finish. To elevate the visual impact, a silver polyester foil was applied to key elements, creating a metallic look without the cost or recyclability challenges of true metal. Integrated motion-activated LED lighting brought the display to life, engaging shoppers while conserving battery life. The display was engineered to ship fully assembled with product preloaded, requiring precise coordination across merchandising, packaging protection, and palletization. This approach ensured consistent execution while minimizing setup time in-store. Every detail, from materials to lighting, was driven by durability, scalability, and shopper engagement, resulting in a system built to perform reliably in a demanding retail environment.The Results
The display delivered strong results right out of the gate, with back-to-school sales exceeding expectations and driving multiple replenishments. Its success led to a program rerun with updated products and messaging; an outcome reserved for top-performing displays. Even more impressive, units remained in-store for nearly 14 months, supporting 12+ product turns and exceeding ROI goals. Throughout that time, the display held up in a high-traffic environment, maintaining both its structure and premium look. Overall, the program transformed a complex category into an easy-to-shop, engaging experience, boosting visibility, driving trial, and proving its value through continued investment. If you want your display to drive sales and tell a story, get in touch with us today! [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.greatnortherninstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OMA-Logitech-Landscape.mp4"][/video] View More Success Stories
Wild Cosmetics Target End Cap
OMA Bronze Award
We partnered with Wild to bring its digitally native brand into physical retail for the first time, creating a bold endcap display that introduced its refillable system while establishing credibility within Target. Program Objective This program marked a major milestone for Wild; its first brick-and-mortar execution and first ever out-of-aisle placement at Target. Launching as a Target-exclusive brand in 2025, the success of this endcap was critical to building visibility, credibility, and long-term retail momentum. The objective was to clearly introduce Wild’s refillable deodorant system, including starter packs and refills, while educating shoppers unfamiliar with the brand’s sustainability-driven model. The display needed to stop shoppers, simplify the concept, and drive trial. At the same time, it served as a proof point for scalability. With broader expansion ahead, including Walmart rollout, the solution needed to demonstrate strong performance, operational feasibility, and brand clarity within a short lifecycle. The Work Wild provided a detailed 2D creative concept, which was translated into a fully realized in-store execution through close collaboration. With the brand team based in the UK, all development took place via remote coordination, requiring precise communication to maintain creative integrity while meeting Target’s retail standards. Cantilever shelving was engineered to maximize visibility and accessibility, allowing both starter packs and refills to be clearly merchandised. The layout supported strong product facings while maintaining a clean, organized aesthetic aligned with Wild’s modern brand identity. The final structure delivered a bold visual presence while remaining efficient to manufacture, ship, and install, enabling Wild to confidently test out-of-aisle merchandising at scale for the first time. The Results The program was highly successful, immediately unlocking additional display opportunities within Target. Strong performance and execution quality supported expanded temporary and permanent placements in 2026, with version two already shipping and version three in development. The endcap also enabled new product launches, with Target allocating additional out-of-aisle space to support expanded assortments. What began as a first test quickly evolved into a platform for ongoing retail growth. Beyond Target, the success of the program helped validate Wild’s refillable model and supported its broader retail strategy, including planned Walmart expansion. The display reinforced shopper understanding and positioned Wild as a scalable, sustainable personal care brand ready for national growth. [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.greatnortherninstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OMA-Wild-Landscape.mp4"][/video] View More Success Stories
ZBiotics Floor Display
OMA Silver Award
We partnered with ZBiotics to support its transition from a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand into brick-and-mortar retail with a bold, modern floor display built to stand out in highly competitive store environments.Program Objective
After gaining momentum as a direct-to-consumer brand starting in 2019, ZBiotics identified brick-and-mortar expansion as a strategic priority in early 2024. Entering convenience and liquor channels introduced a clear challenge: winning attention in crowded aisles where space is limited and visual competition is high. The objective was straightforward: create a compact, modern floor display that commands attention while preserving valuable floor space. The solution needed to be flexible, high-impact, and impossible to ignore.The Work
Our team engineered a slim, high-impact metal floor stand designed specifically for tight retail footprints. The structure balances durability and flexibility through modular, adjustable shelving that accommodates multiple SKUs and evolving product formats. At eye level, oversized graphics and product-defining messaging immediately capture attention. Super-sized imagery amplifies brand presence, while icon-driven communication distills the brand's story into a clear, three-step process, ideal for fast-paced retail environments. Interchangeable graphic panels allow for easy messaging updates without replacing the fixture, extending program life, and maximizing ROI. Visually, the execution is bold and unmistakable. A vibrant orange backdrop makes the black packaging pop, clean lines and neutral gray framing reinforce ZBiotics’ modern, science-forward aesthetic, and a precision laser-cut logo integrated into the base elevates the unit from functional to premium.The Results
The display delivered standout visibility while maintaining a minimal footprint, meeting a critical requirement for convenience and alcohol channels. Performance met expectations and validated the effectiveness of pairing smart engineering with bold branding. More importantly, the floor stand became the foundation of a scalable merchandising system. When paired with coordinated counter units, it creates a cohesive retail family that adapts seamlessly across store formats. What began as a single display evolved into a consistent, recognizable in-store presence, supporting ZBiotics’ retail expansion and strengthening its transition from direct-to-consumer disruptor to brick-and-mortar brand. If you want your display to drive sales and tell a story, get in touch with us today! [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.greatnortherninstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-1.mp4"][/video] View More Success Stories
Walmart Battery Center
Program Objective
Duracell set out to transform the battery shopping experience by introducing a comprehensive category solution. Their goals included implementing environmentally friendly packaging, improving operational efficiency for retailers, enabling flexible planograms and graphic updates, and reducing SKU complexity. To support these initiatives and elevate the in-store experience, our team developed a custom display system tailored specifically to the updated product line.The Work
Leveraging our deep expertise, long-standing partnership with Duracell, and extensive knowledge of Walmart’s retail environment, our team designed a quad battery display that delivers both form and function. The new fixture incorporates a roller mat and pusher mechanism to keep inventory front-faced and neatly organized, making it easier for shoppers to quickly find the right product. The display also reimagines category organization by allocating more facings to the growing lithium coin battery segment. Clean, intuitive shelf layouts guide shoppers directly to the batteries that meet their needs. The unit was engineered for increased capacity, streamlining restocking efforts. Built-in surplus storage minimizes trips to the backroom, enhancing operational efficiency for store associates.The Results
The Duracell Lighthouse Quad Battery Display has significantly enhanced the in-store shopping experience by delivering a more engaging, efficient, and intuitive solution for battery shoppers. The fixture’s thoughtful design, featuring improved organization, increased capacity, and shopper-friendly navigation, helped streamline product selection and reduce restocking time, ultimately supporting category growth and operational efficiency. Our close partnership with Duracell and deep understanding of Walmart’s retail environment were instrumental in bringing this solution to life. As we continue to support this program, we remain committed to delivering tailored, high-impact solutions through flawless execution, responsive service, and a consultative approach grounded in engineering expertise Looking to elevate your in-store displays with a team who understands retail, delivers precision, and builds lasting value? Get in touch with us today! View More Success Stories
Target Apparel and Accessories Women’s Swimwear
OMA Display of the Year & Gold Award
For this project, we partnered with Target to create an eye-catching beach-themed retail display for their 2024 swim season.Program Objective
The goal was to help transform Target stores with a series of WOW moments to add a sense of adventure and garner excitement from customers about the upcoming swim season.
This display required a 3-month lifespan, needed to be modular, created from sustainable corrugated materials, and to be shipped partially assembled with hardware and full-color instruction sheets to improve ease of execution.
The Work
To create a captivating three-month lifespan display, we leveraged the Target fixture in the apparel and accessories department. Starting with Target Creative’s 2D concept, we designed a sustainable, corrugated display featuring a vibrant litho-printed beach scene. Instead of traditional fabric and materials, our team ingeniously crafted a beach chair, cushions, and sun umbrella out of corrugate.
After multiple rounds of samples, mock-ups, and footprint adjustments, we achieved the desired level of success. The display components were shipped partially assembled to minimize store hours needed for execution. Comprehensive hardware and instruction sheets with full graphics were provided to ensure a seamless setup for store teams.
The Results
The ready-to-wear swim structure met all the Target team's requirements, ensuring a successful execution. The display effectively showcased the swimwear collection, drawing significant attention from shoppers. The ease of assembly facilitated a smooth setup process for store teams, minimizing installation time and effort. After the display's lifespan, all design elements were recyclable, aligning with Target's sustainability goals.
If you want your display to drive sales and tell a story, get in touch with us today! [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.greatnortherninstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/16-DOY-wMUSIC.mp4"][/video] View More Success Stories
Ninja Wireless Thermometer Floor Display
OMA Gold Award
We collaborated with Shark Ninja to create a striking and innovative quarter pallet display that enhances brand visibility on the retail floor.
Program Objective
Shark Ninja products are seemingly sold everywhere, but very rarely in the Big Box DIY segment of retail. This prepacked display needed to meet the rigid retail style guide requirements of Rona stores (formerly Lowes) in Canada, while also maintaining the stylistic brand essence of Shark Ninja. The challenge became how to convert a mundane traditional 1-sided quarter pallet display into something that grabs your attention and screams Shark Ninja while allowing for various placements on the retail floor.
The Work
Shark Ninja is known for disrupting the retail landscape, and this all-corrugated prepacked display needed to follow suit. Key shopper marketing data indicated that an open airy structure that could be shopped from multiple sides, while also highlighting boldly & clearly the key features and benefits of the product would work best. For these reasons, a uniquely shaped display with full 4-color process litho graphics was created. Product attributes could be garnered from all sides, including a top to bottom full graphic panel on one side.
This layout allowed the retailer maximum flexibility to position the display just about anywhere in the store, as these thermometers are meant for indoor as well as outdoor use.
The Results
The retailer's task couldn't be simpler: remove the shroud, insert the pre-assembled header, and the product is ready for sale. This all-corrugate structure also met key sustainability objectives for the Canadian market. The display's unique design and positive reception led the retailer to allow multiple replenishments of open stock product, significantly increasing ROI compared to a display that would be discarded once the initial product sold out.
This success was largely due to the display's premium look and feel, which mimicked a semi-permanent or permanent display. Shark Ninja was extremely satisfied with the results and will continue to rely on our company for future promotions.
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Talking Rain Holiday Fireplace
OMA Gold Award
We partnered with Talking Rain to create a modular, visually striking promotional display structure that captivated the attention of new shoppers and evoked a sense of familiarity with current consumers that are loyal to the brand.
Program Objective
The challenge was to design a modular, eye-catching temporary display structure that could seamlessly adapt to showcase multiple SKUs across various retail environments during the bustling holiday season.
To achieve this, the display had to strike the perfect balance between versatility and visual appeal. The modular design allowed for easy customization, ensuring it could fit diverse retail footprints while maintaining brand consistency. Bold holiday-themed graphics, vibrant colors, and creative structural elements were incorporated to create a sense of festivity and excitement that would draw in shoppers during one of the most competitive shopping seasons of the year.
The Work
The holiday season is an incredibly competitive time in retail, with Christmas trees being one of the most common and overused display themes. While trees are undeniably festive, the goal was to create something that stood out—something undeniably Christmas-themed, yet fresh and innovative. We wanted to design a display that not only resonated with our existing Sparkling Ice consumers but also appealed to our target demographic.
The concept of a fireplace emerged as the perfect solution. A fireplace evokes a sense of warmth, tradition, and family gatherings—values closely associated with the holidays. Its versatility also makes it ideal for in-store execution. Unlike traditional bulky displays, this structure is modular and space-efficient, meaning it can fit seamlessly into end caps or other high-traffic areas. It’s adaptable enough to scale up or down, depending on the store's needs, by incorporating as many pallets as required.
Additionally, the fireplace design allowed for the integration of a TV display, elevating the experience by supporting and highlighting key elements of our sweepstakes campaign. This created a multi-sensory experience for shoppers, blending visual appeal with promotional messaging. The result is a display that not only captures the holiday spirit but also maximizes in-store impact, making it a standout piece in a competitive retail environment.
The Results
We successfully secured placement for an impressive total of 572 fireplace displays across Kroger and Safeway stores during the holiday season. Each fireplace setup was strategically paired with at least one pallet of product, ensuring strong visibility and driving additional seasonal volume.
This achievement highlights the effectiveness of the display's design, which resonated with retailers as both visually appealing and functional within their store layouts. By capitalizing on the modular and scalable nature of the fireplace display, we were able to optimize in-store space while creating a compelling holiday presence for the brand. The added product volume per display not only boosted seasonal sales but also reinforced our brand's prominence during one of the most competitive times of the year.
This success demonstrates the combined power of innovative design and strategic retail partnerships in achieving impactful results.
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Logitech Office Depot Back to School Half Pallet
OMA Gold Award
We partnered with Logitech to create a fresh, new merchandising vehicle for the peak back-to-school season at Office Depot.
Program Objective
For many years Logitech has been afforded key retail placement at Office Depot in their action alley during the back-to-school season. This in part has been because of their non-traditional approach to merchandising and their display executions. We have been fortunate to be a part of this success for multiple years, but the challenge became how to create a revitalized, fresh merchandising vehicle with three key objectives:
1. Have stopping power at retail
2. Merchandise the vast array of Logitech products
3. Be manufactured utilizing temporary materials, and at a temporary display budget, with the hopes to last on the floor past the back-to-school time period.
The Work
Many displays in this retail segment have adopted a “stack it high and let it fly” rationale to merchandise as much product as possible in as small of a footprint as possible. Logitech’s products are premium in nature, and thus shopper marketing insights indicated that they needed to be merchandised in a manner reflecting the quality of their products.
What we developed was a primarily temporary corrugate structure, that from afar appeared permanent in nature. This was due in part to the overall chiseled angular shape, the full 4-color process litho graphics, as well as the featured element of a lisa® edge lit acrylic demo top shelf.
The other element that had to be incorporated into the overall structure, is that the entire unit needed to be prepacked with product, all while having minimal assembly at retail.
The Results
The retailer's task couldn't be simpler: position the pallet under a light source, remove the shroud, attach the header, and watch the produce practically sell itself. The edge-lit material is visible from a distance, attracting consumers to the oversized demo area where they can interact with dummy products before making a purchase.
This display exceeded all three objectives, with its longevity being the standout achievement. Although Office Depot only promised Logitech coverage during the peak back-to-school selling period, many displays remained in stores for up to six months, facilitating multiple turns of open stock products.
Due to its remarkable success, Office Depot has committed to providing Logitech with this prime real estate placement again in 2025.
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Play Doh Tic-Tac-Toe
OMA Silver Award
We partnered with Hasbro to create an eye-catching and interactive temporary, rolling dump bin display.Program Objective
Hasbro needed a low-cost display that could hold a high capacity of product and be easily relocated throughout the store for out-of-aisle placement.
The Work
Working within the footprint restrictions, we created a corrugate structure that is high on durability yet light on materials, so as to keep the overall costing minimal. The design of the interactive header invites children and parents to engage with the product and play tic-tac-toe with the Play Doh cannisters themselves. To achieve those results, the header needed to be structurally sound and was constructed out of multiple layers of corrugated. The display overall reinforces the whimsical and timeless brand that is Play Doh.
The Results
Both Hasbro and Walmart successfully achieved their ROI objectives, with the results speaking for themselves as a rerun is already in progress. This rerun is intended not to replace existing units but to enable secondary placement in a different location within Walmart. Additionally, Kroger has placed an order for a version of the display, recognizing the success it has had at a competitor retailer.
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