Last Chance to Enter CSNews Store Design Contest

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – One week remains in the entry period for the 2014 Convenience Store News Store Design Contest. Retailers and design firms have until July 31 to submit their entries to the annual awards program.

Awards will be presented to new and rebuilt stores that excel in areas such as interior layout, use and effectiveness of signage and logos, and exterior property and landscaping.

Chains and single stores will be evaluated separately in six categories, based on the scope/cost of the project and the overall look of the store. Entries must include a handling fee of $125 for chains and $75 for single stores.

To be eligible for the 2014 contest, new construction or remodeling must have taken place between January 2013 and February 2014. Winners will be selected based on innovation, creativity and the positive impact of the design and/or remodel on the retailer's overall business.

This year's award categories include:

• Best Original Design (new build)
• Best Interior Design (new build)
• Best "Green" Design
• Best Low-Cost Remodel (less than $100,000)
• Best Mid-Budget Remodel ($100,000 to $250,000)
• "The Sky's the Limit" Remodel (more than $250,000)

Click here to access the online entry form.