Love Beauty and Planet products have one mission: to do something good for the planet! Every shower gel, shampoo, deodorant or conditioner is vegan, with packaging made from 100% recycled plastic. Unilever's…
The appeal of interactive packaging is heightened when shoppers – as currently – are trying to avoid touching products. Connected packaging offers real added value for shoppers and consumers, ensuring that…
The delayed 2020 POPAI UK & Ireland Awards judging has now taken place, with InContrast winning a further four nominations in four different categories. This brings its total to an amazing 62 POPAI Awards since…
While major events and sporting events are still struggeling, individual days are a key topic for marketing managers. Our promotion calendar is the perfect tool for developing 2021 promotional plans. This A2 format…
Serialisation opens up new promotional opportunities for brands, as it allows the packaging to be smart and interactive. Batches of codes or even unique codes can be used to link with different promotional…
BIC is a family-owned company and world market leader in stationery products, lighters and razors. Their simple yet inventive, high quality and reliable products have been available to anyone, anywhere, anytime for…
Why, when and to whom do we give gifts – and what role does packaging play? Gifts are a key category for retailer and are ’in season’ all year round, according to our research. The act of giving and the concept of…
Our printing plant is extremely proud of being involved in the design and production of packaging solutions for such iconic Hungarian companies as the 230-year old Zwack Unicum Nyrt. The collaboration between Zwack…
This edition of POS Magazine is dedicated to sustainability across all POS material – not just packaging, but also instore display. Sustainable materials, resource-saving solutions, CO2 compensation and much more.…
In May 2020 a distinctive logo sporting a moustache-wearing, beer-drinking gentleman appeared in stores all over Switzerland as Birra Moretti beer was launched to the Swiss market. To support the retail launch, STI…
Netherlands brand Libbey is famed for its high quality glasses. Ensuring that they arrive at customers’ doorsteps safely is down to STI Group's clever packaging, which protects the glasses with a sustainable and…
Giving brands instant impact and recognition in store and driving sales: these are the hallmarks of a successful retail POS campaign and sit at the heart of what we do. So we’re delighted to be celebrating 6 further…
’Having protective screens helps us to embrace the new normal,’ says Frank Haberzettl, CEO of Kompass Leben, one of 46 workshops for people with disabilities in Hesse.
Next generation Shelf Click display goes sustainable. Open the boot, pop the display under your arm and head in to see the store manager – a ritual that field salespeople go through several times every day. So a…
We are still delighted that all three of our WorldStar competition entries are winners of an award. These global accolades come on top of the packaging industry recognition already received in Hungarian…
The health, safety and wellbeing of all our employees, customers and partners is our top priority. Not only have we implemented current guidelines and recommendations throughout the company, we have gone further and…
Alpro`s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. With the planet`s health closely linked to the health of those living on it, it`s no surprise that the company seeks to grow its…
Tegut…gute Lebensmittel is a pioneering retailer of fresh, organic and local produce that has around 280 food stores in central Germany and is owned by Swiss retailer Migros. Organic food accounts for over a quarter…
"How so we make our displays more sustainable?" or "How can we harmonize our POS presence in Europe?” Solutions to these classic questions and more are often started in a brainstorming workshop that enables…
STI Group is delighted to receive three Hungaropack Awards this year. The winning packaging solutions were all praised for different highlights, being closely tailored to each brand's requirements. Hungaropack…
In addition to securing two golds, a silver and a bronze at the POPAI Awards gala event this year, InContrast received the highest level of industry recognition: Temporary Display of the Year award for the Kinder…
New social brand share has made a brilliant debut in German retailers dm and REWE, thanks to a range of distinctive POS. The displays were manufactured and filled by STI Group, which has been happy to share its POS…
Our 'Dressable Shelf’ display system uses a pre-slotted (and normally unprinted) body, into which sturdy cardboard eco-battens are placed to support the shelves. Branding and communication remain a priority: custom…
Whether cola, beer, prosecco or wellness drinks - the can is perfect for convenient, on-the-go consumption. It’s light, feels good in the hand, has a large 360-degree communication area and best of all, is easy to…
New Zealand tea brand Ti Ora, from Jacobs Douwe Egberts, injected fresh life into the tea aisle earlier this year with the launch of its pyramid bags, containing original tea blends based on natural New Zealand…
A premium POS installation used for the launch of L'OR aluminium capsules for Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) not only caught the eye of French shoppers and retailers, it also impressed the jury of this year's POPAI…
Packaging is the most important medium for universal remote control brand One For All®, from Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI). Providing on-site packaging sourcing is a real benefit for UEI, as it manufactures a…
The WorldStar Packaging Awards – the Oscars of the packaging industry – have been presented by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) since 1970 to recognise excellence in packaging solutions.
Modelled on the prestigious and long-established Die Fabrik des Jahres contest in Germany, GyártásTrend magazine and its publisher PPH Media have just staged their 4th Factory of the Year competition in Hungary.…
The POPAI D-A-CH Awards expert judges have once again recognised the most successful POS concepts from the past year in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Among the winners announced on the night, at EuroCIS in…
In collaboration with an engineering partner, STI Group has developed a machine-assembled tray system. It functions just like a manual tray but can be built much more efficiently; it’s even possible to create the…
Rigid boxes with magnetic closures offer a very special packing and unpacking experience. Their high quality finish promises a luxurious gift inside, and you can do away with adhesive tape and scissors for closing…
Whether your cat prefers to luxuriate indoors or roam for miles, Muuske's cat milk snack range has the right treat for them. Four different flavours provide plenty of variety while also supporting your cat's…
Time flies when shopping. The fast-growing travel retail sector is gaining importance worldwide for retailers, service providers and brand manufacturers.
What makes our Christmas tree so special? It’s instant, for one: far faster to set up than a Nordic spruce or one of its spiky artificial cousins. It also has great impact: refreshingly different, slim enough to fit…
STI Group is celebrating its latest haul of three Hungaropack Awards, in a competitive year that saw 61 packaging solutions entered. Two of the winning solutions particularly shine with their impressive finishing.
Our UK-based team has once again won multiple accolades at the POPAI UK & Ireland Awards. Four awards in three categories – wholesale, grocery and confectionery – show the benefits that effective POP can realise for…
Shoppers today can truly buy at their convenience; at home on the sofa with a mobile device, at a bus stop en route via digital outdoor media, or in person at the supermarket.
Designed to appeal to environmentally aware and health-conscious consumers, brands are increasingly relying on wooden displays at the point of sale. These displays help to convey brand messages in a durable,…
According to a Nielsen survey, two out of three Europeans take part in Retail Loyalty Campaigns to access product discounts and bonuses. Enthusiasm for collecting loyalty points is particularly high in Germany,…
40 per cent of all purchases are for a particular occasion, according to the GfK study on Occasion Based Shopping. And it’s not only Easter, Christmas and Mother's Day that are popular events shoppers like to mark;…
Optimize your graphic design by using unconscious image processing data. Tracking eye movement allows quick and cost-effective validation as to which graphic elements of packaging or displays are noticed by…
Six displays and one packaging solution awarded at POPAI D-A-CH Awards. Five golden and two silver trophies as well as the golden audience award for the Reber piano took the customers of the STI Group home with…
Image recognition, barcodes, NFC and RFID tags enable packaging to establish a connection to the shopper and provide additional information automatically via their mobile. Shoppers can learn about product origins;…
Euromonitor’s market research experts have identified 20 megatrends that will shape our world by 2030. Scientists believe that eight of these have a far-reaching impact on industry and consumers.
When designing their flagship and next generation stores, retailers test new concepts and formats before they are rolled out. However, retailers take different approaches and focus on different things.
The WorldStar of Packaging Awards is the most prestigious packaging industry competition in which market-leading solutions from around the globe compete for the highly coveted trophies. This year, no less than five…
Digital technology is becoming an increasingly important part of physical retail. To succeed, concepts must offer added value to shoppers, brand owners and retailers. Digital promotes vital interaction, either…
Every year, the STI Group produces about 1.5 billion packaging units and 10 million square meters of self-adhesive labels at its Hungarian facility in Kecskemét – and demand is only expected to go up in the future.…
For over 20 years, exceptional packaging and POS solutions in the Czech market have been honoured with a prestigious OBAL ROKU Award. This year’s competition saw the Shelf-click display, designed and produced by STI…
InContrast proves its continued ability to generate interest, innovation and real value across the UK retail landscape, winning seven awards in six categories at the UK & Ireland POPAI Awards. The company’s unique…
Passionate about art - Every five years, the documenta transforms the north Hessian city of Kassel into a mecca for art lovers. More than 160 artists will show their works over 100 days at 30 sites across the city.…
The POPAI D-A-CH Awards jury has selected the most successful POS solutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with five solutions by STI Group standing out among them.
The POPAI Paris Awards judging panel has now confirmed its leading examples of POS excellence from 2016. Designed by STI Group, the premium permanent display for the Signal White Now Touch launch was awarded a…
How cosmetics gift packs influence shopping behaviour in store. Do you occasionally buy cosmetics gift packs as a present? If so, you are in good company and one of the vast majority of shoppers – 83% in this case.…
Special inks, varnishes, foils and embossing can all enrich a design, enhancing the perceived quality of packaging, displays and the products that they showcase. Not only does this increase the likelihood that a…
With a population of over a 100 million and growing purchasing power, Central and Eastern Europe is an attractive market for manufacturers of branded products from all over Europe. The STI Group has, therefore,…
Survey on e-commerce packaging: Consumers expect appropriately sized shipping cartons. Over 4 billion parcels were shipped in Europe in 2014, as more and more consumers shopped online. While the UK, Germany and…
International survey offers exclusive insights into profile of pharmacy POS requirements. A pharmacist survey, conducted by STI Group in seven European countries in spring 2014, confirms the high regard that…
One Design, Many Looks – This year’s POPAI Paris Awards judges were impressed by this idea, awarding a coveted Indian to the flexible display range that STI Group designed for Nestlé.
Developed jointly with STI Group, ROI Light™ is ideal for comparing the predicted effectiveness of two or three different display variants. How do you predict which secondary display will deliver the greatest sales…
How can digital customer engagement be leveraged at the point of sale connecting Beacons and displays? The treasure hunt is made possible thanks to a beacon attached to the Chep pallet underneath the display.
The combination of as many visible and invisible security features as possible offers the best safeguard. Over ten percent of medicines worldwide are counterfeit, according to a study by the US Food and Drug…
With the ‘Pimp-my-Display’ concepts you can standardise your range of displays and cost-effectively create varying looks in retail. The different systems combine creativity and efficiency. Options available include…
How much do consumers care about the environment when it comes to packaging? A representative consumer survey commissioned by the STI Group shows that sustainability of packaging plays an important role for one in…
The new flute with a height of about 2 mm fills the big gap between the B and E-flute and can be used instead of a coarser profile in many cases.
Want a modular, stable and cost effective display to boost sales of diverse products? Need it delivered quickly, at entry-level prices? Meet Boomer...
Elegant candy packaging increases price acceptance by 26% when presented in a folding carton and by 50% when additionally embellished. On an average, Germans spend about 116 euros a year per head on confectionery.…
Changing looks are not only important in the fashion world. At the POS, attractively branded displays are expected to draw shopper attention to the product. With ‘Mix & Match’, STI Group has created a range that…
Consumer survey confirms the impact of packaging on spirits sales. In collaboration with Ipsos Observer, STI Group confirmed the impact of packaging on spirits sales. A representative online survey of German people…
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