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Summer 2025 ideas from DIY and supermarket aisles

Our July 2025 roundup moved between DIY stores and supermarkets. The categories asked shoppers to make different decisions, but both showed why the purpose of a display matters as much as its appearance.

Summer 2025 ideas from DIY and supermarket aisles — retail observation

Help people choose for the task

DIY shoppers may be trying to solve a specific problem or compare unfamiliar products. We noticed examples of direct product explanation, including Ronseal messaging and Lick’s colour-selection tools. When developing this kind of creative, begin with the question the shopper is likely to bring to the fixture.

Give the brand a clear presence

Kärcher’s recognisable yellow and its seasonal promotions stood out on our July store visits. A distinctive visual identity gives the creative a foundation; the offer or product story then needs a clear place within it. Our Kärcher case study sets out Juice’s own contribution to promotional work.

Plan around the household calendar

Across supermarkets, the roundup included summer outings, football activity and the beginnings of back-to- school communication. These moments overlap. The useful planning task is to choose the occasion that best fits the product and the audience, rather than trying to cover the whole season in one message.

Review the display as a shopper would

Stand back and check what is understood first. Then move closer and check the detail. Can someone identify the brand, the product’s purpose and the next step? That simple review helps connect the creative idea with the practical task of shopping.

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