
22 EXCITING CATEGORIES
ALL FREE TO ENTER
For projects/products from 1st January 2025 to 19th December 2025
OPENING SOON FOR ENTRIES
Use of Instore Graphic/Signage (UK ONLY)
Effective integration of both graphics and signage to enhance overall in-store customer experiences and engagement.
Window Graphic (UK ONLY)
Emphasis on creativity and visual impact in designing eye-catching storefront window graphics that engage with the consumer.
International Window (WORLDWIDE)
Open to entries from around the world, focusing on creativity in retail window displays.
Non-Fashion Retail Concept (UK ONLY)
Originality and effectiveness evaluated in innovative retail concepts that operate outside the traditional fashion sector.
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Use of Mannequins in a Multiple Retailer (UK ONLY)
Evaluation of how effectively mannequins are used to showcase merchandise and actively engage customers in settings involving eight or more stores.
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Use of Mannequins in an Independent/Department Store (UK ONLY)
Creativity and strategic placement of mannequins aimed at enhancing the shopping experience and visual appeal in independent or department stores.
Feature/Prop by a Multiple Retailer (UK ONLY)
The uniqueness and customer draw of a feature or prop within a retail environment encompassing eight or more stores, focusing on visual impact.
Feature/Prop in an Independent/Department Store (UK ONLY)
Distinctive and captivating features or props that enhance storytelling and brand identity.
Festive Window in a Multiple Retailer (UK ONLY)
Focus on seasonal creativity and festive spirit in window displays within retailers encompassing eight or more stores.
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Festive Window in an Independent/Department Store (UK ONLY)
Originality and festive appeal in window displays of independents or department stores, celebrating seasonal themes.
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Festive Interior (UK ONLY)
Excellence in creating a captivating and festive interior atmosphere that enhances the festive shopping experience for customers.
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Window in a Multiple Retailer (UK ONLY)
Overall excellence in window display and design encompassing eight or more stores.
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Window in an Independent/Department Store (UK ONLY)
Innovation and visual impact in window displays of independent or department stores.
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Instore Seasonal/Promotional Theme (UK ONLY)
Innovation and visual impact that enhances store engagement through a specific theme.
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Sustainable/Eco-Friendly Scheme/Product (UK ONLY)
Sustainability and environmental consideration in retail design or displays, focusing on eco-friendly practices and materials.
POP/POS (UK ONLY)
Specifically honours designs that successfully capture consumer attention and clearly communicate brand awareness.
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Pop-Up Store/Instore (WORLDWIDE)
Creativity, design, and effectiveness in temporary retail installations.
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Instore VM Solution (UK ONLY)
Innovative visual merchandising solutions that enhance product presentation in difficult/challenging areas.
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Use of Technology Window/Interior (UK ONLY)
Innovative use of technology to enhance the visual appeal and interactivity of store windows or interiors.
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Duty Free Scheme (WORLDWIDE)
Creating appealing and effective retail environments within duty-free or travel-related contexts.
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Customer Brand Experience (UK ONLY)
Highlights the critical role of customer experience in retail through engaging brand identity.
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Instore Concession (UK ONLY)
How successfully the concession's design embodies the brand's identity, values and aesthetic.
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Most Innovative Person Within VM (UK ONLY)