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Bernstein Display to exclusively represent
Darrol Mannequins in the U.S.A. and Mexico


New York, NY -- New York-based Bernstein Display, a leader in designing and manufacturing mannequins, forms and presentation fixtures announces a partnership with Denmark-based Darrol Mannequins to exclusively represent Darrol’s superior quality realistic and stylized fashion mannequins in the United States and Mexico.

Roger Friedman, CEO of Bernstein Display expressed: “From the finely detailed sculpting to the hand crafted care of the finishes, Darrol Mannequins present exceptional products that are among the best in the world. We are excited to form this international relationship and to offer the Darrol Mannequin collections for the first time to the American retail industry.”

Kenneth Schultz Topp, Director of Darrol Mannequins said, “After the growth and success we have had the first 9 years in Europe, we are excited to now offer Darrol Mannequins designs to the American retailers. We know in our hearts that with Bernstein Display we have found the right partner and we are very excited to jump across the pond”

The Darrol Mannequin collection will make its stateside debut at the Bernstein Display Showroom located at 151 W. 25th St., New York City during the NADI Show December 10-12, 2008.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen Schaffner
Phone: 954-241-4810
Fax: 954-893-7500
karenschaffner@nadi-global.com
www.nadi-global.com


NADI Show Conference Program Announced
Trend Experts Headline Daily Conference Sessions

Hollywood, Fla. (July 8)— When retailers head for New York seeking new inspiration and fresh ideas at The NADI Show, December 10-12, they will find an expanded conference program featuring trend experts on design, consumer trends and materials.

The daily conference sessions will provide retailers the opportunity to meet fellow visual merchandising and store planning professionals, while experiencing dynamic discussions focusing on design trends. Speakers include such well-known experts as David Wolfe of The Doneger Group and Dr. Andrew H. Dent of Material ConneXion. All conference sessions will be held at the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre at FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street.

Trends in Our Changing World, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
David Wolfe, Creative Director of The Doneger Group, provides an overview of the forces driving fashion forward today and in the future. The Doneger Group is the leading source of global market trends and merchandising strategies to the retail and fashion industry.

Style/Design Trends Forecast, Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Experience a dynamic presentation of WGSN's style/design future trends forecast, as Amanda Carr, WGSN Store Design & Visual Merchandising Editor, shares both long-term and seasonal trends. WGSN is the leading global service providing online research, trend analysis and news to the fashion, design and style industries.

Green Retailing and the Visual Merchandiser, Friday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Unearth ways to make store displays eco-friendly in this two-fold session. First a trend expert from the largest global resource for new and innovative materials discusses sustainable materials and technologies. Then a panel presentation focuses on how visual merchandisers can contribute to retail's green revolution. Speakers include Dr. Andrew H. Dent, Vice President, Library and Materials Trends Research, Material ConneXion

The NADI Show provides retailers with an annual opportunity to see the highest quality gathering of visual and design resources, displayed in the depth and creativity only possible in a showroom event such as this. The participating showrooms represent many of the finest providers of visual and design resources available today, and are known for their creativity, inspired design, and fashion sense.

In addition to the many attractions of New York in December, with new retail design, holiday windows, and other visual extravaganzas, the NADI Show will tie in with a variety of design-oriented events of particular interest to retailers, designers, and visual merchandisers. Special attractions will include the annual PAVE (Planning and Visual Education Partnership) Gala supporting store design education, and daily conference sessions, including a style/design trends forecast. New York’s galleries and cutting-edge retail concepts create additional opportunities for experiencing design innovation in action.

“The 2007 NADI Show set a unique new stage for retailers, visual merchandisers and designers to see new, innovative ideas,” said NADI Show committee chairman Sal Lenzo of Lifestyle. “This year, we are raising the bar—with more showrooms, more educational sessions and even more inspiring presentations.”

Thirty leading companies participated in The 2007 NADI Show, either through a showroom presentation or as a sponsor of NADI Show events. Participating showrooms included: Adel Rootstein Mannequins, Alpha Display, Alu, Apogee USA, Architectural Systems, B&N Industries, Bernstein Display, DK Display Corp., Elevations, Goldsmith, JP Metal America Inc., Holiday Foliage, Leo Prager, Lifestyle, Look, Mondo Mannequins/Sellutions by Econoco, Patina-V, Ralph Pucci, Siegel & Stockman, Trimco, Universal Display & Design, and Visual Merchandising International. Sponsors included: Alpha Display, Fusion Specialties Inc., Hera Lighting, Moss, Meisel, Rose Displays, Stylmark, and Trimco.

VMSD is the show’s media sponsor and publisher of the official NADI Show Guide. NADI Show Conference Sponsors include coloredge, Rootstein Mannequins, and Sparks.

 

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Sandi Luppert
June 30, 2008
(513) 263-9338
sandi.luppert@stmediagroup.com

VMSD to present 8th annual International Retail Design Conference in Seattle

Online registration is now open for the 8th annual International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), September 3-5, 2008, at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.

Presented by VMSD magazine, IRDC is the premier educational and networking event for retail designers and visual merchandisers. The conference is expected to draw several hundred retail and design-firm executives from throughout the U.S. and more than a dozen countries worldwide.

“IRDC is truly international,” said VMSD associate publisher Kristin D. Godsey. “Attendees come from around the globe to learn about retail trends and challenges in the U.S. Likewise, major U.S. retailers are looking to places like China, India and Dubai for growth opportunities—and they come to IRDC for insight and advice.”

The 2008 program features speakers from retailers such as
Anthropologie, Costco, Macy’s, Microsoft, REI and Starbucks, as well as retail design firms Callison, NBBJ, Mulvanny G2 and others. Topics include weathering a challenging economic climate, “greenwashing” and the real challenges of sustainable design, brand authenticity, reaching the Hispanic market and more.

Rounding out the conference program are roundtable discussions, case studies, expert Q&A, Seattle retail tours, a visual merchandising symposium and Iron Merchant III, an on-site visual merchandising competition unique to IRDC.

Online registration and complete program details are available at
IRDConline.com. Attendees who register by July 15 will save $100 off the full-attendee rate. Groups of three or more from the same company save $300 each.

PRESS RELEASE
April 04, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen Schaffner
954-893-7300, ext. 4810
954-893-7500 (fax)
karenschaffner@nadi-global.com
www.nadi-global.com




2008 NADI Show Will Take Inspiration To New Heights
December 10-12 Event Will Build on First Year’s Success


Hollywood, Fla. (April 4)— Retailers will head for New York once again this December to find new inspiration and fresh ideas at The NADI Show, December 10-12.

The NADI Show provides retailers with an annual opportunity to see the highest quality gathering of visual and design resources, displayed in the depth and creativity only possible in a showroom event such as this. The participating showrooms represent many of the finest providers of visual and design resources available today, and are known for their creativity, inspired design, and fashion sense.

In addition to the many attractions of New York in December, with new retail design, holiday windows, and other visual extravaganzas, the NADI Show will tie in with a variety of design-oriented events of particular interest to retailers, designers, and visual merchandisers. Special attractions will include the annual PAVE (Planning and Visual Education Partnership) Gala supporting store design education, and daily conference sessions, including a style/design trends forecast. New York’s galleries and cutting-edge retail concepts create additional opportunities for experiencing design innovation in action.

“The 2007 NADI Show set a unique new stage for retailers, visual merchandisers and designers to see new, innovative ideas,” said NADI Show committee chairman Sal Lenzo of Lifestyle. “This year, we are raising the bar—with more showrooms, more educational sessions and even more inspiring presentations.”

Thirty leading companies participated in The 2007 NADI Show, either through a showroom presentation or as a sponsor of NADI Show events. Participating showrooms included: Adel Rootstein Mannequins, Alpha Display, Alu, Apogee USA, Architectural Systems, B&N Industries, Bernstein Display, DK Display Corp., Elevations, Goldsmith, JP Metal America Inc., Holiday Foliage, Leo Prager, Lifestyle, Look, Mondo Mannequins/Sellutions by Econoco, Patina-V, Ralph Pucci, Siegel & Stockman, Trimco, Universal Display & Design, and Visual Merchandising International. Sponsors included: Alpha Display, Fusion Specialties Inc., Hera Lighting, Moss, Meisel, Rose Displays, Stylmark, and Trimco. VMSD is the show’s media sponsor and publisher of the official NADI Show Guide.

 

PRESS RELEASE
December 20, 2007
For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen Schaffner
954-893-7300, ext. 4810
954-893-7500 (fax)
karenschaffner@nadi-global.com
www.nadi-global.com



The NADI Show 2007 A Hit With Retailers
2008 Show Set for December 10-12


Hollywood, Fla. (December 20, 2007) - When 22 New York retail design and display showrooms opened their doors for the new NADI Show earlier this month, they provided retailers with every bit of new inspiration and fresh ideas that had been promised.The NADI Show 2007, organized by the National Association of

Display Industries, set a unique stage for retailers, visual merchandisers and designers to see and share new, innovative ideas. The show celebrated design and offered multiple opportunities and platforms for learning and inspiration.Scott Devine, Lord & Taylor's vice president of visual merchandising, told WWD www.wwd.com: "We were impressed by the continued mix of fashion and interior design trends which were evident in both mannequin and fixtures this year."

WWD added that the show was "an easier-to-navigate market, a higher quality assemblage of vendors and strong attendance by retailers around the world, including Apple, Nordstrom, Target, Woolworths of South Africa, Macy's and Kohl's."

"The reaction to this year's changes has been overwhelming," said NADI President Bob Rosean. "Retailers across the board felt we were more focused and our presentations were more inspiring than in the past."

Retailers particularly enjoyed the loft environments. "While we expanded the showrooms from 17 to 22 this year," Rosean said, "we look forward to even more showroom loft presentations next year." The 2008 NADI Show is scheduled for December 10-12.

"This was a condensed market. It was focused and edited, and that's a good thing," Bill Herbst, Saks Fifth Avenue's senior vice president of construction planning, design and visual, told WWD.

Andrew Shannon, vice president and creative director of women's wear chain J.Jill, told WGSN (www.wgsn.com) that he found the show very well put together and the layout of the showrooms easy to use.

The NADI Show headquarters at Cedar Lake Theater provided retailers with a place to gather and network, as well as to attend two NADI Shoptalk events addressing sustainable retailing and design trends, and Bazel Schmazel, an art event benefiting ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America).

Thirty leading companies participated in The NADI Show, either through a showroom presentation or as a sponsor of NADI Show events. Participating showrooms included: Adel Rootstein Mannequins, Alpha Display, Alu, Apogee USA, Architectural Systems, B&N Industries, Bernstein Display, DK Display Corp., Elevations, Goldsmith, JP Metal America Inc., Holiday Foliage, Leo Prager, Lifestyle, Look, Mondo Mannequins/Sellutions by Econoco, Patina-V, Ralph Pucci, Siegel & Stockman, Trimco, Universal Display & Design, and Visual Merchandising International. Sponsors included: Alpha Display, Fusion Specialties Inc., Hera Lighting, Moss, Meisel, Rose Displays, Stylmark, and Trimco. VM+SD is the show's media sponsor and publisher of the official NADI Show Guide.

About NADI
NADI, based in Hollywood, Fla., includes as members manufacturers, and suppliers involved in the visual merchandising industry. More information about NADI is available by calling 954-893-7300 or visiting www.nadi-global.com.