Display contest for USA Pears announced

Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to introduce a nationwide display contest open to retailers of all sizes in the U.S. and Canada beginning January 15, 2015.

The “Pear Up with USA Pears” Display Contest invites retailers to build an eye-catching display of Green Anjou, Red Anjou, and Bosc pears while inclusion of other varieties of USA Pears is encouraged. To qualify for the contest, the display must be maintained for at least one week during the January – March 2015 timeframe.

Lesley MacAulay 2014 third place winner, 1-5 registers.

To take advantage of the bounty of extra large size USA Pears available this season, this contest offers bonus points for retailers whose display includes jumbo pears size 70 and larger.

“As pears are usually purchased on impulse, good displays are an effective way to boost pear sales,” says Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest. “Last year we awarded over $16,000 in prizes through our display contest, benefiting retailers of all sizes for their creative efforts.”

Kelly Kesler 2014 second place winner, 1-5 registers.

Entrants are asked to submit an entry form and at least one photo of their display by the deadline of April 15, 2015. As recognition for participation, all eligible entrants will receive a $20 gift card. Entries will be judged on a 100 point scale for appearance, creativity and educational impact. Five bonus points will be added to entries that include any jumbo size pears.

Winners will be selected from the following store categories, allowing stores of all sizes to participate and compete for top prizes:

1 - 5 cash registers
6 - 9 cash registers
10 or more cash registers

Thirteen winners from each of three store categories will be awarded as follows:

1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
10 Honorable Mentions: $150 each

Sheila Burt 2014 first place winner, 1-5 registers.

A “Pear Up with USA Pears POS Pack” is available to entrants for use in their displays. It includes several 7" x 11" point of sale cards, recipe tear-off pads, and brochures for distribution to shoppers. Retailers can simply call the Pear Bureau at 503-652-9720 or fill out an online form at www.usapears.org/displaycontest.aspx to request a free POS Pack. Use of some or all of the materials in the POS Pack is optional for this contest.

For complete rules, promotional flyer and entry form visit www.usapears.org/displaycontest.aspx.

For more information:
Kathy Stephenson
Pear Bureau Northwest
Tel: +1 503-652-9720
Email: kstephenson@usapears.com
www.usapears.org.