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Retail

Never has retailing changed so much as it has in the last five years. Credit booms, internet maturity, competition, recession, and consumerism – we’ve been in the thick of it all.

In that time, we’ve learned many things, but two rules stand out. Firstly, although every day is different, consistent, good behaviour will achieve a result. Secondly, there are no tills in the warehouse.

We believe that good retailing is about getting the basics right. Do that, keep things simple, and the rest will follow. We also believe that data is king. Get it, share it and learn from it. That’s why we’ve been at the forefront of delivering retail sales programmes for brands large and small over these years, all supported by the kind of technology that puts data at your fingertips in real time.

We apply our retail expertise to a variety of services, all delivered with a common strand of Creation DNA – attention to detail. Find out more.

How is your brand physically represented in store?

> Retail Field Sales and Marketing

How effective is your marketing communications?

> Retail Marketing Communications

How equipped are your retailers to deliver your targets?

> Retail Training Services

What opportunities are you missing?

> Retail Insight Services

 

For more information about our Retail Services contact Dylan Slaney


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    11th Mar 2010 Black Garlic - High End Packaging

    Black Garlic has been looking for new packaging artwork to reflect its high end positioning.... MORE about Black Garlic - High End Packaging




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    10th Mar 2010 Fitness2XU - The Best New Gear In Brief

    As part of our drive to ensure maximum brand coverage we continue to actively seek... MORE about Fitness2XU - The Best New Gear In Brief




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    25th Feb 2010 Cultivating growth

    As improvements to the economy begin to slowly shine through, gadgets and smartphones appear to... MORE about Cultivating growth




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    17th Feb 2010 Davina Fit

    During December 2009, using our relationship with 2 Entertain (the UK’s leading independent publisher of... MORE about Davina Fit




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    17th Feb 2010 Star studded fitness sells

    When it comes to fitness the days of a Lycra-clad Mr Motivator are long gone.... MORE about Star studded fitness sells




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    17th Feb 2010 Swimming, biking and running to the 2010 TCR Show

    Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February saw the country’s leading Triathletes and Triathlon Retailers join... MORE about Swimming, biking and running to the 2010 TCR Show




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    8th Feb 2010 Keeping it Realtime

    Another new development at Creation comes in the form of leading computer and gaming distribution... MORE about Keeping it Realtime




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    28th Jan 2010 Computer Assurance Total Office

    This is a direct mail piece for Computer Assurance's IBM Total Office solution, done in... MORE about Computer Assurance Total Office




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    25th Jan 2010 Delivering for Disney

    On Saturday 23rd January Creation’s Retail Services Department dispatched merchandisers to 200 Asda stores nationwide... MORE about Delivering for Disney




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    2nd Dec 2009 Games of the Decade

    It’s the end of the year, and I don’t want this to be the only... MORE about Games of the Decade




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    1st Dec 2009 Fit and Fabulous

    With the holiday season approaching it’s time to get back into that little black dress!... MORE about Fit and Fabulous




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    30th Nov 2009 Jockey. Installing Confidence

    During November the Creation Agency Retail Team visited 50 High Street retailers nationwide to install... MORE about Jockey. Installing Confidence




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    30th Nov 2009 Question of the Week: Do struggling brands, such as Woolworths, have a better chance of survival online?

    With the recession hitting the high street hard over the last eighteen months, has the... MORE about Question of the Week: Do struggling brands, such as Woolworths, have a better chance of survival online?




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    26th Nov 2009 All Under One Roof

    I think I worked out the other day – while getting happily lost in a... MORE about All Under One Roof




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    16th Nov 2009 Question of the Week: COD2 sucked in or spat out?

    The hype for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was unescapable, surely there was no... MORE about Question of the Week: COD2 sucked in or spat out?




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    11th Nov 2009 Apple and Blackberry Surprise

    After iPhone knocked Aston Martin off the ‘Coolest Brand’ top-spot in September this year the... MORE about Apple and Blackberry Surprise




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    4th Nov 2009 Cause for comparison

    Marks and Spencer have recently announced a campaign to target the competition faced by high... MORE about Cause for comparison




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    3rd Nov 2009 Meaning business

    Imagine if consumers came looking for your advertising. Imagine if your marketing added such value... MORE about Meaning business




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    22nd Oct 2009 Growing our talent base.

    In our attempts to ensure we’re covering every corner of the UK, and offering our... MORE about Growing our talent base.




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    15th Oct 2009 Fitness 2XU and Drummond Education. An A* Partnership

    Fitness 2XU has been busy building relationships with some of the top fitness professionals and educators.... MORE about Fitness 2XU and Drummond Education. An A* Partnership




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    15th Oct 2009 When prices collide

    Maybe the buzz generated by the release of FIFA10 slightly took away from the obvious... MORE about When prices collide




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    9th Oct 2009 Toni&Guy Cutting edge auditing

    In June 2009 Creation Agency in collaboration with Retail Solutions formed a joint partnership with... MORE about Toni&Guy Cutting edge auditing




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    8th Oct 2009 BBC Kelloggs, life’s little pleasures

    Although it’s taken Kellogg’s a little while, they have now brought out a muesli breakfast... MORE about BBC Kelloggs, life’s little pleasures




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    8th Oct 2009 Fitness 2XU En Vogue

    Fitness 2XU got all dressed up and joined Sparks, Creation Agency’s nominated charity, for their... MORE about Fitness 2XU En Vogue




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    8th Oct 2009 Fitness 2XU new and online

    Fitness 2XU is a fairly new addition to the Creation portfolio and this September the... MORE about Fitness 2XU new and online




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    7th Oct 2009 A Blu-Ray of light for consumers

    Throughout the last year, prices across much of the retail sector have plummeted as sales... MORE about A Blu-Ray of light for consumers




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    5th Oct 2009 Morrisons Entertaining the job market

    For people affected by unemployment the road forward can seem long. Morrisons, Britain’s fourth largest... MORE about Morrisons Entertaining the job market




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    3rd Oct 2009 Sensodyne Micro Site

    If you’ve ever suffered from sensitive teeth I’m pretty sure you’ll have heard of Sensodyne... MORE about Sensodyne Micro Site




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    1st Oct 2009 Samsung Strengthens its Youth Offering with the Introduction of Genio Qwerty

    September 24th 2009 – Samsung Mobile has unveiled a new addition to its youth offering... MORE about Samsung Strengthens its Youth Offering with the Introduction of Genio Qwerty




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    25th Sep 2009 The Samsung 12 Megapixel Camera Phone

    This year’s big mobile news was the release of Samsung’s 12-megapixel (MP) camera phone. The... MORE about The Samsung 12 Megapixel Camera Phone




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    8th Sep 2009 Servebase Look After Your Guests

    Advert for Servebases' card security software. MORE about Servebase Look After Your Guests




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    5th Sep 2009 Preparing for a presidential visit

    For the important visit of Samsung’s Korean President, mobile phone stores up and down Oxford... MORE about Preparing for a presidential visit




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    1st Sep 2009 Price comparison, keeping competition healthy

    Price comparison, keeping competition healthy Customers are looking for value for money more than ever; a... MORE about Price comparison, keeping competition healthy




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    6th Aug 2009 Fitness 2XU Hitting the ground running...and cycling...and swimming!

    At the beginning of August the largest Triathlon exhibition took place alongside the Mazda London... MORE about Fitness 2XU Hitting the ground running...and cycling...and swimming!




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    30th Jul 2009 Black Garlic Advert

    This ad was a development of the BG brand we created and featured in a... MORE about Black Garlic Advert




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    21st Jul 2009 Servebase Security Mailer

    DM piece for Servebase selling the benefits of their online secure system. MORE about Servebase Security Mailer




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    9th Feb 2009 BBC Rockport Competition Microsite

    We designed and built a website which was updated monthly over the three month campaign... MORE about BBC Rockport Competition Microsite




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    4th Feb 2009 Black Garlic Brand

    We designed and developed the brand for the Black Garlic launch in the UK. Find out... MORE about Black Garlic Brand




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    3rd Dec 2008 ASDA Games Magazine Issue 2

    With games sales on the increase and the key growth sector in ‘Family’ gaming it... MORE about ASDA Games Magazine Issue 2




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    8th Oct 2008 Mac Mini at John Lewis

    Advert for the arrival of the Mac Mini at John Lewis, commissioned by JLP. MORE about Mac Mini at John Lewis




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    6th Oct 2008 ASDA Ahead of the game

    The future of games magazines seems to be evolving. The massive success of computer games... MORE about ASDA Ahead of the game




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    2nd Aug 2008 Servebase Important Numbers

    The 'Important numbers are easy to lose' campaign was a series of targeted DM pieces... MORE about Servebase Important Numbers




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    10th Jun 2008 Warner Breaks Magazine




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    1st Jun 2008 Chilli Pepper

    The site includes a unique way of shopping, combining simple category-based shopping with more inspirational... MORE about Chilli Pepper




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    8th Mar 2008 ASDA Games Magazine Issue 1

    With a longstanding relationship with ASDA, Creation spotted a gap in the market which would make... MORE about ASDA Games Magazine Issue 1




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    8th Oct 2007 John Lewis press advertising

    Creation has been working with John Lewis and Apple for a number of years to... MORE about John Lewis press advertising




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    8th Jun 2007 Warner Breaks Check Out This Offer

    Advert for Warner Breaks £10 Shopping Voucher offer. MORE about Warner Breaks Check Out This Offer




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    22nd Apr 2007 Warner Ad. Bourne to Win




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    11th Apr 2007 iTunes Sainsburys Guide

    People in a queue are a captive audience but there is only a small window... MORE about iTunes Sainsburys Guide




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    3rd Apr 2007 Photobox Seasonal Web Promotions

    We produced a series of inspiring new product and range pages, working from the ground... MORE about Photobox Seasonal Web Promotions




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    12th Mar 2007 Vote Warner Advert

    Advert for Warner Breaks campaign to become 'Best European Tour Operator for UK and Ireland'. MORE about Vote Warner Advert




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    2nd Mar 2007 Warner Magazine. The Ticket




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    27th Feb 2007 Get Into Retail Poster 1

    We designed and produced a billboard campaign which was used around The Centre:MK. The creative... MORE about Get Into Retail Poster 1




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    27th Feb 2007 Get Into Retail Poster 2

    We designed and produced a billboard campaign which was used around The Centre:MK. The creative... MORE about Get Into Retail Poster 2




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    9th Oct 2006 John Lewis In-Store Advertising

    Lift posters for the 'Free delivery to your home in 7 days' campaign. MORE about John Lewis In-Store Advertising




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    6th Aug 2006 iTunes Sainsburys Gift Guide

    People in a queue are a captive audience but there is only a small window... MORE about iTunes Sainsburys Gift Guide




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