Restaurant Brands International, the fast-food firm which operates Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Tim Hortons eateries is primed for aggressive growth during the next 8-10 years, reflecting a burgeoning, fast-casual dining market. https://www.chainstoreage.com/store-spaces/quick-serve-giant-to-open-some-1400-stores-annually/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of […]
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Neon Museum Plans Major Expansion in Las Vegas
The museum will be expanded to occupy the vacant Reed Whipple Cultural Center and construction/renovations will be partially funded by a proposed $2.2 million city grant. The added space will incorporate an indoor gallery, neon craft demonstrations, classrooms, offices and storage. https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/downtown/neon-museum-on-verge-of-major-expansion-along-las-vegas-boulevard-1663499/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a […]
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FESPA Global Print Expo Opening May 14 in Munich
The 4-day event at Neue Messe München (Munich, Germany) is Europe’s largest trade fair for specialty and wide-format print manufacturing and supplies. This year’s show will feature 700 exhibitors and an expected 20,000 attendees. https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director […]
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Sound Advice for Sign Code Development
A 2017 article published in the AACSRE Interdisciplinary Journal of Signage and Wayfinding analyzes the sign code development process and provides recommendations to help municipalities ensure that relevant community stakeholders are engaged when local sign codes are rewritten or revised. https://journals.shareok.org/ijsw/article/view/21 Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, […]
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Westbrook (ME) Extends Facade Improvement Grants
The Portland suburb has approved an additional $100,000 for facade upgrades within its main business corridor. The grant program offers up to $15,000 in matching funds for local businesses planning renovations. http://news.keepmecurrent.com/citys-facade-improvement-program-expanded/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation […]
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Michigan Town Renews Successful Storefront Program
On May 6, 2019, the Midland (MI) City Council approved its Center City Authority budget authorizing an additional $200,000 in funding to be earmarked for the city’s Facade Improvement Program. The program provides matching funds to local businesses that, among other projects, plan to upgrade their storefronts and signage. https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Funds-replenished-for-Midland-Center-13827719.php#photo-17365398 Learn more about the program: […]
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GasBuddy Study Probes Convenience Store Boom
While many conventional shopping malls are in decline nationwide, freestanding stores offering fast, on-the-go shopping continue to experience strong growth fueled principally by younger customers. https://www.prweb.com/releases/what_retail_apocalypse_new_study_reveals_younger_generations_are_fueling_the_yoy_growth_of_in_store_sales_at_u_s_convenience_stores/prweb16290205.htm Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign […]
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Florida Expansion is Latest in Fast-Casual Eatery’s Growth
With new franchised locations opening in the Sunshine State, Melt Shop is well on the way to its target of 100 locations by 2023. https://www.chainstoreage.com/store-spaces/melt-shop-expanding-into-new-market/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry […]
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Shopping Malls on the Cusp of “Retail Tsunami”
Nearly 6,000 store closings have already been announced by U.S. retailers in 2019, more than during the entirety of 2018, and experts anticipate the trend will deepen. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/15/malls-see-tsunami-of-store-closures-as-foot-traffic-declines-further.html Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of […]
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Construction Begins on a $4 Billion Retail Center in Miami
The new retail section currently under construction incorporates 50,000 square feet of retail space, but that’s only 25% of the 200,000 square feet of retail being built at Miami Worldcenter. https://www.constructiondive.com/news/4b-miami-worldcenter-breaks-ground-on-new-retail-parking/553525/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for […]
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