Van Zee Sign Co. (Brooklyn, NY) is proving that, far from being obsolete, commercial artistry and traditional sign-crafting techniques have become a popular, contemporary choice for businesses seeking to reinforce a sense of place and permanence in our rapidly changing world. http://www.grubstreet.com/2019/04/brooklyn-bars-restaurants-beautiful-hand-painted-signs.html Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a […]
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Covington (KY) Extends Grants for Storefront Renewal
https://www.nkytribune.com/2019/04/covington-seeking-to-give-away-50k-to-small-businesses-for-rent-facade-work-apply-by-april-26/ Located just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, the Kentucky city of Covington is an integral part of a metropolitan area linking two states. But during the past few decades, the once-vibrant main business district had fallen into decline, leading to a spate of store vacancies and a number of dilapidated storefronts. But that […]
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Content-based Restrictions Hit a Wall in West Virginia
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of West Virginia has gone to bat for the constitutional protections of signage. The ACLU recently sent a letter to the City of Charles Town, West Virginia, informing city officials that a message posted to the City’s Facebook page violates the First Amendment. The Facebook post was in response […]
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McDonald’s Acquires Dynamic Yield in Move to Personalize Drive-thru Data
The company will deploy exterior and interior displays that update messages based on the time of day, weather conditions, varying customer traffic and trending menu items. The system also suggests and displays additional menu items based on a customer’s current selections. https://www.channele2e.com/software/big-data/mcdonalds-acquires-dynamic-yield/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a […]
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Troy, NY, Proposes New Wayfinding Signage Project
The city will accept proposals to install a new gateway, directional and wayfinding signage system. https://www.troyrecord.com/news/local-news/collar-city-looks-to-install-first-phase-of-signage-system/article_e4ddfc02-50ad-11e9-9e8b-6f382381be94.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 the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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Price Rite Marketplace Boosts Rebranding Program
Price Rite Marketplace (Keasbey, NJ) a supermarket chain operating 65 locations principally in the Northeast rolled out the next phase of its rebranding program by opening five refreshed stores in Connecticut. The retailer is extending its store upgrades on the heels of successful pilot program completed at three Pennsylvania locations. https://www.supermarketperimeter.com/articles/3408-price-rite-unveils-rebrand Bill DundasBill Dundas, a […]
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Friendly’s Revamps Image to Bolster New Strategic Focus
Founded in 1935, the restaurant chain had grown to 850 full-service restaurants in 15 states by 1988 when Hershey Foods sold it. During the past 30 years, however, the number of Friendly’s locations has declined to a current total of 200 locations, half of which are corporately owned and half that are operated by franchisees. […]
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Tulsa Provides Grants for Route 66 Neon Signs
Recognizing the ambiance and historical value of neon signs located along the city’s 26-mile, Route 66 corridor, the City of Tulsa (OK) is partnering with the Route 66 Commission to provide up to $80,000 in matching funds to local businesses seeking to restore their original neon signs or to install new signs conforming to the […]
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Staples Rolls Out New Logo
The company is upgrading its image and signage with a new look. https://www.retaildive.com/news/staples-launches-brand-revamp/551834/ 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 (FASI).More Posts
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Donors in Waterville (ME) Fund Downtown Facelift
A total of $60,000 in grants funded by Colby College and the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation, have been made under the Facade and Building Improvement Grant Program in Waterville, ME. The grants will reimburse up to half of awardees total estimated renovation budgets. The funded projects include storefront signage and will be starting soon. […]
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