Food & Beverage

How the Circular Economy Builds Customer and Brand Loyalty

Retail, Retail Design, Specialty Retail / Matthew Wilson

Circular retail services are gaining popularity among businesses looking to limit their environmental impact and remain relevant in a changing landscape. With society in the early stages of developing effective closed-loop business models, we set out to investigate best retail practices within the circular economy. The study focuses on three key sections – refill, return, […]

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SLD Wins 2022 American Inhouse Design Award for Peller Estates Wine Spritzers

Matthew Wilson

SLD is proud to announce that we have won a 2022 American Inhouse Design Award. The award, presented by Graphic Design USA, is in recognition of our work for Peller Estates with their line of Wine Spritzers. Boutique branding agencies from around the world submitted their work, with only 10% recognized as winners. “Winning an American Inhouse Design

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Moosehead

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Moosehead_LogoBuild_720.mp4 Drink Blink: Sips of Canada Savor the diverse scenery and unique elements of Canada with Moosehead’s classic beer — encapsulated in exquisitely designed cartons, cans, bottles, and various merchandises. CLIENT Moosehead Breweries Limited PROJECT Various Packages for Moosehead RELATED SERVICE Package Design THINK Moosehead, a renowned Canadian brewery steeped in tradition, holds a special

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M&M Food Market

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MMHeaderV2.mp4 FROM FREEZER TO TABLE A complete reimagining of a brand through the lens of experience CLIENT M&M Food Market PROJECT M&M Transformation Project RELATED SERVICE Brand Strategy & Positioning, Corporate Identity, Retail Design, Visual Identity Design, Private Label Design & Optimization, Web Design, Digital Signage THINK M&M Food Market, a frozen foods specialty grocer,

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Nestlé Health Science

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SLD_CaseStudy_NestleHS_v5.mp4 REIMAGINING HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION Moving toward recovery and care, Nestlé Canada needed a cohesive package design that spoke to wellness CLIENT Nestlé Canada PROJECT Nestlé Health Science Canada RELATED SERVICE Packaging Design THINK With a full portfolio of health products, creating a unified brand presence that didn’t sacrifice the identity of individual products was

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Regions Bank

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RegionsSizeGRN.mp4 BANKING ON EXPERIENCE Redefining the branch experience for millions of customers in the Southern USA. CLIENT Regions PROJECT Regions Bank RELATED SERVICE Brand delivery Brand Strategy Digital Experiences Environmental Design THINK Regions Bank needed a change as their customers were shifting towards online and digital banking services. Regions Bank approached SLD in need of

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Canvas x Jillian Harris

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/jillian-harris-banner.mov MERRY AND BRIGHT CANVAS needed a standout design to promote a star collaboration CLIENT Canadian Tire PROJECT Canvas x Jillian Harris RELATED SERVICE Package Design THINK Canadians are expected to spend more than ever before as the holidays approach. CANVAS wanted to leverage the power of collaborations with well-known Canadian interior designer Jillian Harris

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Tetley

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/00000-JL-IN-3_SLD-Tetley-Case-Study-Header-Video.mp4 TETLEY LIVE TEA Bringing bold personality to the tea category with a new line of herbal tea from Tetley. CLIENT Tetley PROJECT Tetley Products RELATED SERVICE Packaging Design THINK Tetley is the number one tea brand in Canada with its famous orange pekoe being a household staple. To continue attracting new customers, the established

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RADLER

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CaseStudy_Moosehead_Radler_Pour_720.mp4 OH CANADA! A refreshing summer twist on a classic. CLIENT Moosehead Lager PROJECT Moose Light Radler RELATED SERVICE Packaging Design THINK Being one of Canada’s oldest breweries, Moosehead’s iconic look and feel have carried them for generations to a brand identity that is uniquely Canadian. With the summer approaching, Moosehead wanted to capture a

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451 Vodka

David Magnus

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/451-banner-1.mp4 members only A bold vision for the growing vodka sector places 451 among the elite. CLIENT 451 Vodka PROJECT 451 Vodka RELATED SERVICE Package Design Branding Logo Design THINK Vodka is one of the most consumed spirits in Canada and is only expected to grow. 451 came to us with a unique challenge –

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Wonderbread

Matthew Wilson

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WonderBread_Header.mp4 THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD Simple, not basic – Wonder’s fresh design makes big shelf impact by harnessing the power of softness. CLIENT Weston Foods PROJECT Wonderbread Package Redesign RELATED SERVICE Package Design THINK Delivering Canadians baked products since 1927, Wonder Bread is a classic comfort brand. With competitive pricing and trade activities

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Renée’s Dips

David Magnus

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Renees-Header.mp4 DIP-DIP HOORAY! Supreme salad dressing brand enters a new market for premium dip delight. CLIENT Kraft Heinz PROJECT Renée’s Dips RELATED SERVICE Package Design THINK As a leading contender in refrigerated dressings, Renée’s needed to make a strong visual impact while expanding the brand into produce dips. SLD was tasked with creating a refreshing

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The Supermarket of the Future

Uncategorized / Matthew Wilson

What does the future of the supermarket look like? In our latest design exploration, we examine what the grocery sector can do to bring excitement back to the customer for a more engaging and holistic experience. The Supermarket of the Future will look at how grocers have been disrupted by COVID-19, e-commerce, and subscription-based services. It

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CPG Brand Gifts that Drive Direct-To-Consumer Growth

Brand Strategy, Packaging Design / Matthew Wilson

One of the most promising strategies for established CPG brands attempting to grow their direct-to-consumer online business is in giftables. M&Ms started the trend many years ago when they offered consumers the chance to personalize their classic candies: bridal showers, weddings and baby showers in the early 2000s just didn’t seem complete without a tulle-wrapped

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futuristic supermarket with a man and robot buying groceries

Supermarket of the Future Webinar

Matthew Wilson

Even in a world turned upside down by the accelerated growth in e-commerce, traditional aisle-based systems still dominate the grocery store experience. Yet, the physical store is still enormously relevant – 60% of consumers still prefer the store. How do grocery brands overhaul their customer experience and keep customers engaged in their stores? What will

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Kraft Dinner

Matthew Wilson

KD FOREVER Kraft Classic and innovation products to tease the tastebuds of Millennials and Gen Z. CLIENT Kraft Heinz Canada PROJECT Kraft Dinner Various Package Design Formats RELATED SERVICE Package design THINK KD is a Canadian classic, but issues primarily due to taste caused the brand to lose relevance among its’ core audience. Still, testing

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Tim Hortons

David Magnus

DOUBLE-DOUBLE THE EXPERIENCE Tim Horton’s wanted to revitalize their urban locations, improving the customer experience while fitting into a modernized urban landscape. CLIENT Tim Horton’s PROJECT Urban Store Format Design RELATED SERVICE Retail Design Environmental Graphic Design THINK Tim Horton’s is one of the most iconic coffee shops across Canada, idolized by millions as a

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Behavioral Tools for Sustainable CPG Choices

Food and Beverage / Melinda Deines

Consumer research tells us shoppers want sustainable CPG products and will even pay more for them. However, as many brands know from experience, consumers don’t always follow through on this intent. In this blog we take a behaviorally informed view to explore the reasons consumers may not actually purchase more sustainable choices, even though they

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The Future of the Hospitality Industry

Brand Engagement, Brand Strategy, COVID / Sebastian Maynard

Every other day, you read a headline about labor shortages hurting restaurants and hospitality. In some places, companies are recruiting 14-year-olds, while others are offering big signing bonuses. Many restaurants are closing their doors several days a week because they don’t have enough staff to stay open, further hurting businesses that have managed barely to

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Best Brand Stories of 2021

Brand Engagement, Brand Strategy, COVID / Sebastian Maynard

At the end of the year, we like to regroup and look back at the big brand stories that caught our attention throughout the year. And this year was a particularly strange one. The pandemic experience has become regionalized and our appetite for doom scrolling has kind of disappeared. Political intrigues have been flying under

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How the Circular Economy Builds Customer and Brand Loyalty

SLD Wins 2022 American Inhouse Design Award for Peller Estates Wine Spritzers

Moosehead

M&M Food Market

Nestlé Health Science

Regions Bank

Canvas x Jillian Harris

Tetley

RADLER

451 Vodka

Wonderbread

Renée’s Dips

The Supermarket of the Future

CPG Brand Gifts that Drive Direct-To-Consumer Growth

Supermarket of the Future Webinar

Kraft Dinner

Tim Hortons

Behavioral Tools for Sustainable CPG Choices

The Future of the Hospitality Industry

Best Brand Stories of 2021

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