Shop! Award 2026

We’re on the Podium! 🏁🥉

Big news: we’ve snagged a spot on the podium and trust us, we’re smiling like champions who definitely didn’t practise their acceptance faces in the mirror.

Our ARMOR ALL PODIUM SERIES display has officially taken home Bronze at the 25th Shop! Awards in the Specialty Retail, Lifestyle & Service Provider category recognising retail creativity that doesn’t just look good but delivers.

ARMOR ALL PODIUM SERIES was launched to introduce a new premium car care range into a highly competitive category and establish clear differentiation through performance, technology and prestige. Timed to coincide with the Australian Grand Prix, the brief leveraged the brand’s partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing to build awareness, excitement and credibility at a moment of peak Formula 1 engagement.

The challenge was to educate shoppers on the benefits of new Hybrid Ceramic Technology within a fast-paced retail environment where decisions are often made quickly. The solution was a high-impact gondola end that translated advanced features into simple, compelling benefits while reinforcing premium positioning.

A Formula 1–inspired winners’ podium elevated hero products and created a focal point for education, supported by colour-coded navigation that intuitively guided shoppers from the podium to shelf. A motion-sensor-activated screen delivered theatre through sound and movement, evoking the excitement of F1 while communicating key product messages. 

Designed for efficiency, the unit utilised existing fixtures, flat-pack construction, premium durable materials and battery-powered digital screens. The execution was recognised by Supercheap Auto as a best-in-class launch and is now used internally as a benchmark, with success extending beyond the auto channel into multiple retail environments.

It’s a proud moment, and a reminder that thoughtful design + real impact = the kind of work that gets noticed.

On to the next one!

Another Bronze Win! 🥉

We’re on a roll, and we’re loving it.

Our compact Energizer wing‑end has done more than turn heads at the front of the store. Its high‑visibility, space‑smart design has now earned Bronze at the 25th Shop! Awards. Another proud moment, another reason to keep pushing creative boundaries.

In a supermarket environment where front-of-store space is highly contested, impulse products such as batteries are often overlooked when confined to standard shelving. Energizer identified an opportunity to unlock new, permanent front-of-store merchandising space within Ritchies-IGA stores. Working in close partnership with the retailer, a compact wing-end unit was developed to reposition the category into high-traffic gondola end locations.

The objective was to design a compact, durable fixture that integrated seamlessly with existing gondolas, kept the product as the hero, and allowed flexibility across multiple categories. The resulting wing-end unit featured a slimline profile, interchangeable shelving and hang-sell options, and magnetic graphics to support rebranding and messaging. Constructed from sheet metal, it was built for longevity in a demanding retail environment while remaining easy to install, replenish, and maintain. The engineered reversible stabilisation bracket ensured secure attachment onto either side of the gondola. 

The Energizer rollout proved the commercial and operational value of the format, delivering strong sales uplift and improved visibility. Ritchies extended the unit across additional categories, while maintaining Energizer brands as the exclusive battery and lighting offer.

The program delivered significant sales growth, unlocked new retail space, and created a scalable platform benefiting brand, retailer, and shopper.

Huge thank you to the Shop! Awards for the recognition- again! And of course, to our incredible team and the clients who trust us to bring bold ideas to life. None of this happens without you.

And trust us…
We’ll be back next year.