Master Merchandiser

2021 WINNING DISPLAYS

The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) Master Merchandiser Awards Program (MMAP) honours and recognizes best Point-of-Sale merchandising in the grocery industry. It enables retailer and supportive manufacturers the opportunity to stimulate purchase by building effective displays, promotions and events.

Why Enter

Participation in the MMAP encourages employee team bonding while creating a stronger and changing shopping experience for your customers resulting in incremental sales and customer loyalty.

Who Can Enter

Retailers must be a member of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) or Association des détaillants en alimentation du Québec (ADA).

Not a member? Join Now to participate! info@cfig.ca

Manufacturers and suppliers must be a supporting company of the Master Merchandising Program. Want to be a supporting company? Email info@cfig.ca

Entry Eligibility

Merchandising displays, promotions and events held between August 13, 2022 and August 11, 2023. Entries can be submitted at any time during this period.

Entry Fee

There is NO COST for MEMBER retailers to enter.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES AUGUST 11, 2023

Display Photo Do’s and Dont's

Judging

A panel of experienced industry judges will determine category winners based on:

Creativity & Visual appeal
Effective use of signage
Display Shopability
Effective Cross Merchandising
Supporting Manufacturer Compliance

Questions?
Contact info@cfig.ca

Choose a Category

Single Manufacturer

A display using just ONE of the participating manufacturers’ products.

Display Photo Do’s and Don’ts

Submit

Multi - Manufacturer

A display using TWO or MORE products from different participating manufacturers’.

Display Photo Do’s and Don’ts

Submit

Themed Event

A display featuring a charitable, fundraising, cultural, grand opening or community focused theme featuring one or more of the participating manufacturers’ products.

Display Photo Do’s and Don’ts

Submit

Perimeter Display

A display of Dairy / Meat / Deli / Frozen / Bakery / Produce focused on one or more of the participating manufacturers’ products.

Display Photo Do’s and Don’ts

Submit

First to Market / New Product

A display introducing a new product or redesigned packaging (in the last year), utilizing just ONE of the participating manufacturers’ products.

Display Photo Do’s and Don’ts

Submit

“As a rep it felt so good going into a retail customer and them saying let’s do something for CFIG Merchandising Contest…”

“Whether the store wins or not all our employees had so much fun building our Canada Day promotion…”

Submission and Entry

Go to CFIG website (URL: mastermerchandiser.ca)
Click on Master Merchandiser Awards
Fill out entry form (one per merchandising category-repeat if participating in other categories)
Upload pictures (maximum 3 – must be at least 300 DPI and in JEPG format) and follow directions (See Display Photo Do’s and Don’ts)

Awards

Stores will compete by store size selling area:

Small surface
up to 14,999 sq. ft.

Medium surface
15,000 – 24,999 sq. ft.

Large surface
over 25,000 sq. ft.

A total of 15 prizes will be awarded (3 different store size groupings and 5 different merchandising categories). Winning stores receive a plaque recognizing best in class in merchandising for the calendar year. Awards will be presented at Grocery Innovations Canada

QUESTIONS?

info@cfig.ca

PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS