• Creative Instore Solutions announced Global Award Winner

    02 Mar 2012

    Creative Instore Solutions (CIS) proves that Aussie’s are top of their game in point of purchase, with category win for Convenience/Route Stores at this year’s POPAI Global Marketing at Retail Awards on Wednesday night at GlobalShop in Las Vegas, USA.

  • Garmin engage Creative Instore Solutions to create 'The Silent Sales Person'

    19 Jan 2012

    The importance of a silent sales person during busy shopping periods for highly involved purchases is top of mind for maximising sales during the Christmas rush. Garmin has engaged Creative Instore Solutions for another roll out of their highly successful GPS display unit which acts as ‘the silent sales person’ delivering incremental sales for the retailer and the brand. The presentation platform had enabled the introduction of new product categories including fitness & marine into an environment that traditionally didn’t stock them. This ability to secure valuable retail space to showcase the brand has delivered not only an increase in retail presence but in sales also.

  • Creative Instore Solutions Helps Iconic Lighter Brand BIC® Uplift Instore Sales in Australia

    19 Jan 2012

    Australian headquartered global design and production company, Creative Instore Solutions (CIS) helped BIC®, one of the most recognisable pocket lighters in the world; achieve over 30% sales increase within 6 months across the petrol and convenience routes in Australia with the roll out of eye-catching point-of-purchase (POP) displays. These display units designed by CIS recently won three Australian POPAI 2011 Awards acknowledging best-in-class POP design, including the coveted semi-permanent display of the year.

  • CIS Scores Big With Wins in Every Category Nominated At 2011 Australian POPAI Awards

    19 Jan 2012

    Australian headquartered global point-of-purchase powerhouse, Creative Instore Solutions (CIS) made a clean sweep at the 2011 Australia / New Zealand POPAI Marketing at Retail Awards with seven wins across all seven nominated categories – including the coveted Semi-Permanent Display of the Year for the iconic BIC® modular display.

  • Creative Instore Solutions Continues Global Expansion with New Project Wins in North America, UK and Europe

    19 Jan 2012

    Australian headquartered global point-of-purchase design and merchandise company, Creative Instore Solutions (CIS) has strengthened its global footprint with the announcement of new project wins and executions in North America and Europe and plans to expand into China and India. Global executions include design, manufacture and distribution of display units for Nobby’s (PepsiCo) in Mexico, BIC® in France and Kellogg’s in the UK.

  • PepsiCo Australia and Creative Instore Solutions Rollout ‘Golden Triangle’ Units

    19 Jan 2012

    PepsiCo Australia and multi-award winning point-of-purchase company Creative Instore Solutions (CIS) have rolled out innovative new Golden Triangle display units targeting the petrol station and convenience route front of store location.

  • Creative Instore Solutions takes Silver for Kellogg’s at POPAI UK & Ireland 2011

    19 Jan 2012

    Creative Instore Solutions was awarded Silver at the recent POPAI UK & Ireland Awards in the category ‘Grocery & General Merchandise – Permanent Display’ for their point of purchase display for Kellogg Marketing & Sales Co (UK) Ltd.

  • Kellogg’s Partners with Creative Instore Solutions to Roll Out Premium Instore Displays

    19 Jan 2012

    Global point-of-purchase design and manufacturing powerhouse, Creative Instore Solutions (Europe) and Kellogg’s have rolled out a range of premium point-of-purchase (POP) displays selling Single Serve Portion and Loose cereal tubs across multiple target routes including education centres, hotels, quick service restaurants and universities.

  • Treasury Wines appoint Creative Instore Solutions to inspire shoppers and drive Christmas sales

    12 Jan 2012

    Treasury Wines have appointed Creative Instore Solutions to produce an occasion based display to capitalise on the demand for premium wine gift boxes during the pre-Christmas sale period. Engaging shoppers by evoking an iconic Christmas tradition, the Christmas tree, the displays will be tactically placed off location throughout their independent retailers to drive full price impulse sales.

  • Consumer Conversion at Point-of-Purchase

    09 Oct 2011

    While there is money to be spent in countries such as Australia and China, consumers are getting more apprehensive about parting with it. In situations like this, the biggest challenge retailers will face turning shoppers into buyers and getting them to reach the last five feet for their products. We discuss 2 new marketing approaches to tackle this.

  • What’s new at CIS - 1 Million Displays, New Team Members, & Industry Accolades

    09 Oct 2011

    We’ve had a busy few months at CIS with new people joining the team, magazine interviews & accolades and the commemoration of a company milestone.

  • CIS take out Australia's Top Award in 2011

    06 Oct 2011

    We are still reeling from the massive success of scooping trophies in all seven categories entered at the POPAI Awards held in Melbourne on the 14th September. Topping the wins was the award for the Semi-Permanent Display of the Year for the iconic BIC® modular display.

  • 1/4 Pallet solution for Schweppes drives Easter Sales Uplift

    21 Apr 2011

    Schweppes has appointed Creative Instore Solutions to create an off-premise display unit that has shown to drive a sales uplift of 50-100% during the Easter holidays. By producing this off-premise display promotion, Schweppes are creating opportunities for retailers to maximise the seasonal opportunity for their mixer products.

  • Increased interest in global solutions with local expertise

    13 Apr 2011

    International travel is always great as it allows you to get your finger on the pulse of what different countries, clients and industries are going through. There were a couple of stark highlights that stood out to me this time around.

  • Creative Instore Solutions appoint Group CEO, Deane Hubball

    02 Mar 2011

    CIS have appointed Deane Hubball to the role of Group CEO. Calling on his 20 years experience across FMCG Deane is looking forward to building upon the strong culture and team dynamics at CIS to expand it's reach and impact across the globe.

  • Innovation is the new black

    07 Sep 2010

    At the recent Instore Show in London I noticed that one theme seemed to be shining through loud and clear: Innovation – who has it, who wants it and what does it mean?

  • POP Industry Insights - Sustainability; can you afford it?

    22 Jul 2010

    Currently POPAI Australia / NZ are drafting guidelines to address the issue of sustainability and reducing carbon footprints for merchandising in retail outlets. They are working with a number of government & non-government organisations to produce tools & information specific for the industry.

  • The Rewards of Smart Innovative Design In Pop

    08 Jul 2010

    The unit’s global appeal is based on its simple, cost effective solution that attracts record sales, wins awards, and enables PepsiCo Australia to dominate the snack food display sector.

  • CIS works with Knox Design Students - Sun Herald Aug '09

    27 Oct 2009

    Creative Instore Solutions introduce Knox Industrial Design students to global brands to get a real life prospective, and give them a live pitch to develop.

  • Two Silver Indians in Vegas

    03 Aug 2009

    These outstanding results establish Creative Instore Solutions as a true ‘best in breed’ Point of Purchase company on a global level

  • CIS Swim with the Sharks!

    22 Jul 2009

    In April, 12 members of the CIS Australia team took part in the BRW Corporate Triathalon held in Sydney. As a great way to improve their health and fitness, the group spent three months preparing for this gruelling event, ultimately facing up to more challenges than they bargained for!