Signs of Success - Case Studies

Signs of Success is a full service, Brand Identity Implementation firm.

Our success is fashioned on the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients and partners, both domestic and global.

Multiple assignments and the long-term patronage of our clients are atestament to the quality service and lasting valueSigns of Successprovides both here and abroad.

North America

South America

Carribean

Western Europe

Eastern Europe

Australia

247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com

After conducting a national search for new "signage vendors" in 2001, the Charles Schwab facilities team chose Signs of Success to provide signage and related services for their locations throughout the Northeast corridor.

Since then, an extensive vetting process has eliminated all of the other vendors in preference for the full range of Brand Implementation Services provided by Signs of Success.

During this time, Signs of Success implemented the new Charles Schwab brand across the entire delivery network.

Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. provides securities brokerage, banking, and related financial services to individual and institutional investors throughout the United States and abroad. They have over 13,000 employees located in approximately 300 locations.


New York, NY

Boston, MA

Miami, FL

London, UK

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The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, known as "D&B" since 2000, is in the "know" business. The company is one of the world's leading suppliers of business information, services and research.

Signs of Success began providing Brand Implementation Services for Dun & Bradstreet in 1988.

Our successful track record with the company earned us the global rebranding contract in 2003.

D&B still counts on Signs of Success for our full range of services on an as-needed basis.


Mississauga, ON

Montreal, QC

San Francisco, CA

Chicago, IL

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After taking the "Bull" by the horns, with quality services, Signs of Success was chosen by Merrill Lynch again in 2008 to provide "BIS" for all of Merrill Lynch's corporate offices in addition to the branch network.

Merrill Lynch provides investment banking and brokerage services to retail, institutional, and government clients around the globe.

They currently have over 20,000 employees and recently merged with Bank of America.

After an extensive RFP process in 2006, Signs of Success was chosen to be the sole provider of Brand Implementation Services (BIS) for Merrill Lynch's network of retail locations.


Pittsburgh, PA

Calgary, AB

Miami, FL

Guaynabo, PR

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UBS chose Signs of Success to rebrand their facilities throughout North and South America for five separate rebranding campaigns since 1988.

UBS AG is a global financial services firm with over 85,000 employees delivering advice, products and services to corporate, institutional and private clients in every corner of the globe.

Each assignment required site surveys, site-by-site brand recommendations, supply chain oversight and site repair.

The signage for these projects ranged from personal ID signs to a 21' tall rooftop spectacular in downtown Chicago.

All signage and services were provided to meet strict Swiss standards and scheduling.


Chicago, IL

New York, NY

San Paulo, BR

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As a long time supplier of Brand Implementation Services for Dean Witter, Morgan Stanley chose Signs of Success to add the Dean Witter name to over 200 locations when the two companies merged in 1998.

With more than 600 offices in 37 countries, Morgan Stanley is one of the world's top investment banks.

The company serves up a whole smorgasbord of financial services through their three primary business units: institutional securities; global wealth management and asset management.

Morgan Stanley chose Signs of Success again in 2001 to rebrand all key facilities with the new Morgan Stanley logo.

At the conclusion of an extensive, mandatory RFP process, Morgan Stanley chose Signs of Success again, in 2008, to be the primary provider of Brand Implementation Services for their vast network of corporate and retail locations.


Buenos Aires, AS

Mexico City, MX

Vancouver, BC

Short Hills, NJ

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Signs of Success is a resource for firms seeking an enthusiastic partner for suggestion, development, and execution for retail signage.

In 2010 Kenneth Cole Productions engaged Signs of Success to develop an innovative solid acrylic LED sign product that would effectively illuminate their thin stroked logo in a custom lighting temperature while providing a certain characteristic.

The result:

A trim-less acrylic high-end sign letter manufactured in the US

Replaceable low-voltage LED lighting with variable color temperatures

Any combination of face lit, side lit & halo lit

Offered in translucent custom colors

Letter profile variable depth from 3” to 1”

100% UL approved for indoor or outdoor

Signs of Success is proud to provide the products and services demonstrating quality on the outside, to coincide with the quality products on the inside.


Hilton Head, SC

Trimless Arcylic Letter

Low Letter Profile

Potomac Mills, VA

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Kenneth Park Architects and Columbia Sportswear teamed-up with Signs of Success to implement dramatic Environmental Branding for Columbia's new flagship store at “The Walk” in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Columbia Sportswear, a billion dollar plus company with products located in over 72 countries, has been around for over 70 years and is as passionate about the great outdoors as Signs of Success is dedicated to implementing effective retail signage.

Signs of Success, known for providing corporate, architectural and institutional signage for almost three decades, is now also implementing complete turn-key Environmental Branding services for the retail community at large.

We look forward to carrying forth our traditions of enduring and reliable relationships with design professionals and retailers alike.

“Tell your team Columbia thinks the sign is fantastic!” V.H. - Store Implementation Manager


Atlantic City, NJ

Installation In Progress

Branding Implementation Complete

A Grand New Presence

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Shawmut Design and Construction drafted Signs of Success in mid-3rd qtr of the 2011 season to participate in a plan, with their NYC and Boston offices, to implement a new exterior branding initiative for the NBA retail store in the heart of Manhattan's world famous shopping corridor – 5th Avenue new York City.

Shawmut recently ranked as the 67th largest contractor in the US by Engineering News Record, number 23 on the list of top CM-at-risk firms by ENR, and number 39 on the Building Design + Construction "Giants 300" top contractors survey. Shawmut is also a 'regular' on several prominent US surveys naming “Top 10 Best Places to Work”.

The Signs of Success 'can-do' atmosphere and history of successful implementation blended well with Shawmut and their partner – NBA, to finish a well-branded non-permanent retail establishment while the work continues to refresh a flagship 3-floor basketball retail mecca at 666 5th ave – just down the block.

As Signs of Success continues a tradition of reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and consistency from the free-throw line, .. the world of retail continues to present many new exciting challenges from retailers, designers, architects, and construction teams.

“... Thank You. I just left the client at the store they are very happy with your service and product...” M.L. - Construction Manager


590 5th Avenue, New York, NY

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The Food Network’s Iron Chef Cat Cora

Cat Cora’s Gourmet Market - Salt Lake City

Brand Implementation Complete

Architectural Rendering

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Within a month of opening "Cat Cora’sKitchen" at the San Francisco Airport(SFO), the lounge featuring cocktails andtapas is quickly ranked as one of theworld’s top restaurants. With the exposureof her brand and the popularity of herventures, the Food Network’s (and IronChef) Cat Cora has teamed up with HBF(Hojeij Branded Foods) andSigns of Success to repeat the SFOsuccess in Salt Lake City’s airport andothers around the country.

In addition to her role as Exec Chef forBon Appetit Magazine, thrivingrestauranteur, and world humanitarian,Cat Cora has capitalized on her skills,education, and made-for-TV personality tobring her brand to the forefront of modernculture. She makes certain that her name,likeness, and brand/signage devicesaccurately represent the intentions andquality of the product and servicesdiscovered once inside.

Signs of Success proudly engages thepartnership to provide handsome signagefor the Cat Cora brand locations and lookforward to cultivating new and maintainingexisting relationships with otherFood Network celebrity chefs and theirbrand/signage projects.


Le Pain Quotidien, Newport, CA

Alain Coumont, founder of Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien expands in the US

The Communal Table

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Among the most healthy and fashionableeateries with roots in Europe has broughtSigns of Success onboard for exteriorsignage. Le Pain Quotidien restaurantgroup founded in 1990, by Belgian chefand restaurateur Alain Coumont, is now aninternational chain operating in manycountries around the world. Providingorganic bread, sandwiches, pastries, andcakes in a homey, rustic style...Le Pain Quotidien features a large“communal table” as a centerpiece for it’sdining experience.

After meetings in NY in the spring of 2011,Signs of Success began work on signpackages for LPQ’s ambitious USexpansion which includes new locationsconcentrated on the west coast and areasin New England. Typical LPQ signage iscommonly comprised of satin brushedaluminum and/or stainless steel haloilluminated channel letters, boulevardbanners, and awnings.

There are over 150 Le Pain Quotidiencafé/bakeries worldwide in 26 cities and18 countries, including Belgium, theNetherlands, the UK, France, India,Germany, Turkey, Russia, and in theUnited States... Los Angeles,Washington DC, and New York whereLPQ enjoys it’s strongest presence.The first location in the US opened in 1997in Manhattan. Signs of Success is a proudprovider of quality signage and expertmanagement for LPQ’s US expansion.

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