1. 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 a
testament to the quality
service and lasting value
Signs of Success
provides 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
2. Case Studies
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 New York, NY
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. Boston, MA
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. Miami, FL
London, UK
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
3. Case Studies
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 & Mississauga, ON
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- Montreal, QC
needed basis.
San Francisco, CA
Chicago, IL
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
4. Case Studies
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 Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Calgary, AB
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.
Miami, FL
Guaynabo, PR
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
5. Case Studies
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 Chicago, IL
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.
New York, NY
San Paulo, BR
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
6. Case Studies
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 Buenos Aires, AS
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 Mexico City, MX
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, Vancouver, BC
in 2008, to be the primary provider of
Brand Implementation Services for their
vast network of corporate and retail
locations.
Short Hills, NJ
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
7. Case Studies
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 Hilton Head, SC
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
Trimless Arcylic 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”
Low Letter Profile
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.
Potomac Mills, VA
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
8. Case Studies
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 Atlantic City, NJ
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 Installation In Progress
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!” Branding Implementation Complete
V.H. - Store Implementation Manager
A Grand New Presence
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
9. Case Studies
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
590 5th Avenue, New York, NY
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
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
10. Case Studies
Within a month of opening "Cat Cora’s
Kitchen" at the San Francisco Airport
(SFO), the lounge featuring cocktails and
tapas is quickly ranked as one of the
world’s top restaurants. With the exposure
of her brand and the popularity of her
ventures, the Food Network’s (and Iron
Chef) Cat Cora has teamed up with HBF
(Hojeij Branded Foods) and
Signs of Success to repeat the SFO
success in Salt Lake City’s airport and
others around the country.
The Food Network’s Iron Chef Cat Cora
In addition to her role as Exec Chef for
Bon Appetit Magazine, thriving
restauranteur, and world humanitarian,
Cat Cora has capitalized on her skills,
education, and made-for-TV personality to
bring her brand to the forefront of modern
culture. She makes certain that her name,
likeness, and brand/signage devices Cat Cora’s Gourmet Market - Salt Lake City
accurately represent the intentions and
quality of the product and services
discovered once inside.
Signs of Success proudly engages the
partnership to provide handsome signage
for the Cat Cora brand locations and look
forward to cultivating new and maintaining
existing relationships with other Brand Implementation Complete
Food Network celebrity chefs and their
brand/signage projects.
Architectural Rendering
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com
11. Case Studies
Among the most healthy and fashionable
eateries with roots in Europe has brought
Signs of Success onboard for exterior
signage. Le Pain Quotidien restaurant
group founded in 1990, by Belgian chef
and restaurateur Alain Coumont, is now an
international chain operating in many Le Pain Quotidien, Newport, CA
countries around the world. Providing
organic bread, sandwiches, pastries, and
cakes in a homey, rustic style...
Le Pain Quotidien features a large
“communal table” as a centerpiece for it’s
dining experience.
After meetings in NY in the spring of 2011,
Signs of Success began work on sign
packages for LPQ’s ambitious US Alain Coumont, founder of Le Pain Quotidien
expansion which includes new locations
concentrated on the west coast and areas
in New England. Typical LPQ signage is
commonly comprised of satin brushed
aluminum and/or stainless steel halo
illuminated channel letters, boulevard
banners, and awnings.
There are over 150 Le Pain Quotidien
café/bakeries worldwide in 26 cities and Le Pain Quotidien expands in the US
18 countries, including Belgium, the
Netherlands, the UK, France, India,
Germany, Turkey, Russia, and in the
United States... Los Angeles,
Washington DC, and New York where
LPQ enjoys it’s strongest presence.
The first location in the US opened in 1997
in Manhattan. Signs of Success is a proud
provider of quality signage and expert
management for LPQ’s US expansion.
The Communal Table
247 Merrick Road, Suite 101 Lynbrook, NY 11563 T: 516 823-9000 F: 516 823-1023 www.signs-of-success.com