Jan 27, 2009

Midwest Announces Winners of 2008 “Show Us Your Sparkle” Independent Retail Display Contest

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents and premium Colonial Candle brand of candles, announces the winners of the company’s second annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store display contest for independent retailers. Midwest 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. More than 300 entries were submitted, and Midwest awarded six independent retailers with first and second place and honorable mention recognition to each of the following retailers:

2008 Retail Display of Colonial Candle Product winners:
1st Place: Breezewood Gardens; Chagrin Falls, Ohio
2nd Place: J-Mac Flowers & Gifts; Anthony, Kansas
Honorable Mention: Stebbins Anderson; Towson, Maryland

2008 Best Retail Display of Seasons of Cannon Falls Product winners:
1st Place: Cookin at Madison Park; Seattle, Washington
2nd Place: Dream Interiors; Downers Grove, Illinois
Honorable Mention: Charley and Bella’s; Marshall, Texas

“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 President Frederic Contino. “The sheer number of entries proves the interest in and importance of retail display in driving independent retail business, especially during a challenging economy.”

Winners were acknowledged and awarded during the January 2009 home and gift markets.

Midwest sparkles as a national leader in the giftware industry, bringing independent retailers dazzling product designs, award-winning display ideas, innovative merchandising programs, shining customer service, and an experienced and enthusiastic sales team. Through our Seasons of Cannon Falls brand, we offer a wide variety of exclusive holiday, seasonal, and everyday home decorations. Through our Colonial Candle brand, we bring independent retailers the highest quality premium candles and home fragrance products featuring on-trend fragrances and colors, effective displays and the Colonial Candle PromiseTM. Through our Delight brand, we offer a complete collection of trend-forward candle accents to brighten the home. Please call 800-776-2075 or visit MidwestofCannonFalls.com to request more information, view e-catalogs, or locate a showroom near you.