2023 VMSD Retail Renovation Competition

ABOVE: VMSD's 2022 Retail Renovation of the Year winner, "Wushang Superlife Supermarket, Wuhan, China," submitted by Shenzhen Onewe Commercial Space Design & Planning Co., Shenzhen, China

The editors of VMSD invite all design firms, construction companies, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers to submit store renovation projects for consideration in a one-of-a-kind competition highlighting retail renovation projects. Projects MUST have been completed between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, or they will be disqualified.

DEADLINE: April 7, 2023

Winners will receive...

GRAND PRIZE (RETAIL RENOVATION OF THE YEAR):

A FREE registration to the 2023 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC; valued at up to $1900+)
Featured coverage in VMSD’s September/October 2023 issue
A commemorative certificate

FIRST PLACE:

A discounted rate (savings of up to $400+) to attend IRDC 2023
Coverage in VMSD’s September/October 2023 issue
A commemorative certificate

HONORABLE MENTION

A discounted rate to attend IRDC 2023
A mention in VMSD’s September/October 2023 issue
A commemorative certificate

*Only retailers and those who work for design firms are eligible for a free IRDC registration. Manufacturers, suppliers and distributers MUST purchase an IRDC sponsorship to attend the conference. In the event a manufacturer, supplier or distributer wins, they will be allowed to gift their free registration to a preferred retail or design firm client. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Linda D'Adamo at linda.dadamo@smartworkmedia.com or Murray Kasmenn at murray.kasmenn@smartworkmedia.com.

Rules

Eligibility: Design firms, construction companies, in-house retail design teams, suppliers to the project (fixture companies, etc.) may enter store renovation projects in any retail sector (grocery, department store, big box, etc.) completed between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Entries must include at least one floorplan and “before” and “after” photography of the completed project.

Projects completed before January 1, 2022, or after December 31, 2022, will be disqualified.

Each Entry Must Include...

1. Entry form (scroll down), including a project description and photo release.

2. Digital photography – Upload images below.

Image requirements: high-resolution, 300 dpi images. ("Before" photos do not need to be high-resolution or professionally taken.) Label each digital file with project name, image number, category code and "before" or "after". Place images for each entry into a folder labeled with retailer and project name and category code (Ex. “Macy’s, Spring 2022, Cat. D”.) MUST INCLUDE "before" and "after" photos.

3. Floorplan(s) Any visual that can be provided to convey the physical size/scope of the project (upload below) will be accepted.

4. Supporting video optional, but video is also accepted in submissions if available.

5. Entry fee - $200 per entry. After completing your electronic entry form, you will be prompted to an electronic payment form.

Questions? Contact the VMSD editors at vmsd@smartworkmedia.com.

Project Name*

Project Type*

Project Category*

Project Location*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Project Completion Date*

Projects must have been completed in 2022 or they will be disqualified.

Submitting Company's Name, Location*

If selected, this is the company/location that will be cited in print (i.e.: Submitted by: Company Name, Location)

Did another firm/agency co-design this project that should also be cited in print?*

YesNo

Please list the additional firm(s)/agency(ies) involved in the project that should be listed in print and/or online (this DOES NOT include suppliers/manufacturers or distributors)

Please note: we are limited by space restrictions, so can typically only list one other firm/company

Client/Owner (name, city, phone)*

Contact Person's Name, Title*

Full NameTitle

Contact Person's Company*

Contact Person's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contact Person's Phone

Area CodePhone Number

Contact Person's Email*

example@example.com

Project Design Team (names and titles)

Other Notable Contributors to the Project (general contractor, suppliers, etc.)

What was the scope of the renovation work?*

What were the project goals and objectives?*

Any unique challenges involved in this renovation? What solutions did you take to overcome them?*

What makes your project unique in terms of store planning, concept, materials, fixtures, lighting, etc.?*

Before/After Photos*

Browse Files

Supported files include jpeg, jpg, png, gif, .zip, and .tiff

Floorplan(s)*

Browse Files

Supported files include pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, jpg, jpeg, png, gif

Video (optional)

Browse Files

Supported files include .zip, wma, mpg, mov and mp4

Or link to supporting video (copy and paste link here)

1. Submitter hereby grants to Publisher (SmartWork Media) a fully paid up license to reproduce and distribute copies of the Content in Publisher's magazine entitled Visual Merchandising and Store Design (VMSD), to post the Content on Publisher's website, VMSD.com, to include the Content, or portion thereof, in promotional material for Publisher’s magazine or website, to edit, revise and otherwise adapt the Content before or after such publication, posting, or use and to reprint and republish the Content in such form and in such manner as Publisher, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.

2. Submitter will provide Publisher with a project source list of the items in the Content and the names of those who should be credited for each item, and Submitter will otherwise cooperate with and promptly assist Publisher in preparing the Content for publication.

3. Publisher will credit those identified in the project source list in a manner customary to the trade.

4. Submitter warrants that it has the authority to grant the foregoing license to Publisher and to authorize Publisher to identify and credit those named in the project source list, and Submitter will indemnify and hold Publisher harmless from all costs (including attorneys' fees), claims and damages if Publisher is accused of or held to have violated the rights of any third party as a result of such publication and/ or posting.

THIS AGREEMENT is made and effective on submissions and is between SmartWork Media (Publisher) and*

Submitter's First NameLast Name

Whose address is*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

WHEREAS, Submitter has presented to Publisher certain photographic and/or textual material briefly described as follows*

(Example: Information for the Renovation Competition)

Photography Credit*

Photographer's Name, City, State or Country

Signature Section

By completing this signature section, you are acknowledging that you have read and agreed to all the terms and conditions outlined in this document.

Signature

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Submitter's full name

Submitter's title, company*

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2023 Retail Renovation Submission Form

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