Gold - Best Freestanding Display, Sponsored by Centaur Exhibitions

Some members of the judging panel Confessed an urge to go shopping for shoes while judging this entry. "This gets lots of ticks," was the prevailing view of this funky and versatile fashion display. Designed for use in-store and in window displays, the freestanding unit needs to be able to accommodate long boots, handbags and accessories as well as footwear. An acrylic mirror finish reflects products to create an appearance or product density, and edge-lit shelves mean maximum visibility.

Silver - Innovation in Product, Sponsored by Perspex Distribution

This versatile and sleek display unit impressed the judging panel by taking a new approach to an age-old problem: how best to display shoes. This solution copes with a broad range of products and shows them all to their best effect. The client has placed constant repeat orders for the display.

In-Store Exhibition 2008
Earl's Court 2
May 20th, 21st & 22nd
Stand B28

Rare Basic the UK distributors of International Display Works are launching the new and extensive ‘Revived and Relaxed’ Collection.

This is a collection set to stun the show. Mannequins reflecting today’s eclectic society in a contemporary new light.

Also at this years stand will be the unique magniq system. Launched in the UK in 2006 the system has developed beyond expectations, exclusively available in Europe through Rare Basic.

At this years exhibition magnIQ will be seen in a whole new light. The ideas, concepts and applications are groundbreaking; now holding in excess of 75kg, with new designs and fabulous new finishes. For those who were there at the launch this will be an exciting opportunity to see the development of the internationally acclaimed system.

IDW will be launching an astounding 50 plus new mannequins.  Which represents an incredible investment of time and money.  We look forward to seeing you at the show, stand number 4D12.

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Following last years fantastic result at the Instore Awards winning 3 Gold POP awards and most innovative product at the exhibition 2006, whilst also being an FX finalist MagnIQ by Rare Basic has gone on to sweep the board at The In Store Show Awards 2007. The revolutionary MagnIQ system won an astonishing 5 awards, 4 gold and 1 bronze, which confirms the astounding success of the magnetic system

• Best Fixed Display System
• Best Fixed Display System Bespoke - Next
• Best Visual Merchandising/ Lighting Product - Ann Summers
• Grand Prix - Product
• Innovation in Product - (Bronze)

At the prestigious National Business Awards, Rare Basic were finalists in Entrepreneurial Spirit and Highly commended in the Innovation Category.  This was an enormous achievement for the company and a brilliant end to 2007. Lets hope that 2008 is just as successful!

Award One | Award Two

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A National Business Award is the UK’s most sought after business accolade and so Rare Basic are delighted to announce we are one of the ten finalists from the thousands of entries for The Tenon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award category of The National Business Awards Programme 2007, sponsored by Orange.

The National Business Awards has fast become a leading programme in recognising excellence in business achievement, innovation and success in the UK. With coverage in over 500 publications, featured on Sky TV and referred to by the Chancellor of the Exchequer as the ‘Business Oscars’. All at Rare Basic are very proud and excited not only to be finalists in The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award but also Highly Commended in The Business Innovation of the Year Award.

Allowing the best of British businesses to showcase their achievements and benchmark their successes
against firms and bodies of all types, the combined turnover of entrants was £366 billion with a profit of £32billion, while it represented 1.8 million UK employees and 250,000 personnel overseas.

2006 winners included ARM Holdings as Business of the Year Award, Kevin Whiteman, chief executive
of The Kelda Group was The Orange Business Leader of the Year, other winners included Jaguar
and Land Rover and Department for Transport demonstrating the diverse fields of entrants. This years finalists include Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Norwich Union (Aviva) ASDA Stores and Judy Naake (ex Founder) St Tropez Tanning.

We will discover if we are winners at the Award Ceremony hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane London on Tuesday 13th November so do keep your fingers crossed…

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• The Retail Interiors Award, 1st October, The Grovensor, London. We are sponsoring the Visual Merchandising Award. This is a great opportunity to show our support and encourage the industry we live and breathe for.



• We will be seeing you at the Visual Merchandising Display Ball, 28th September, The Connaught Rooms, London.



• The BIGGEST DATE in our diaries is 13th November, Grosvenor House, London, The National Business Awards. If you still haven’t heard we are one of the finalists in the ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Award AND have been highly commended in the category of The BUSINESS INNOVATION of the YEAR AWARD live on Sky TV, Trevor McDonald will announce the winner of this prestigious award.