Rand-Whitney is Recognized for innovative merchandising displays at the 68th Annual Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards
MONTCLAIR, NJ – New benchmarks in in-store merchandising innovation have once again been set.
During a live awards ceremony at Shop! MarketPlace 2026 in New Orleans on May 6, 2026, Shop! Association announced the winners of the 2026 Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards.
As the retail industry’s most prestigious and longest-running awards competition, the OMA Awards recognize excellence in merchandise displays across a wide range of product and retail categories.
“The OMA Award winners demonstrate how bold thinking, craftsmanship and innovation continue to raise the bar for merchandising at retail. These displays not only capture attention, but also create meaningful shopper engagement and measurable brand impact,” said Krystal Garcia, VP of Marketing at SmartWork Media.
A distinguished panel of judges reviewed more than 200 merchandise display entries competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze honors across 22 categories, the Path Zero Sustainability Innovation Award, and the industry’s most coveted Display of the Year title. Entries were judged on strategic intent, excellence in design, creativity, original use of materials, effective use of space and quality of execution.
At the 2026 awards Rand-Whitney Container took home a gold medal for it’s entry into the Entertainment, Games and Toys category.
Entertainment, Games and Toys
Temporary: LEGO® Formula 1 Display, Rand-Whitney Container
Shop! MarketPlace 2026, held in New Orleans, brought together retail creators, manufacturers, suppliers, brands, retailers, design firms and consultants in a collaborative environment to discover new retail solutions, discuss emerging trends and build strategic partnerships.
“We’re incredibly proud of that Shop! MarketPlace 2026 continues to bring together the best minds in retail to celebrate the most innovative merchandising displays in the world. The OMA Awards highlight the creativity, strategy and execution that are shaping the future of the shopper experience,” said Murray Kasmenn, Executive Director of Shop! Association.
About Shop! Association
Shop! Association (shopassociation.org) is the only not for profit global retail trade association dedicated to creating the shopping experience and is the catalyst for progressive evolution In-store. Shop! represents companies and affiliates worldwide from 32 countries. The association brings value to the global retail marketplace through connecting, networking, recognition, research and education programs, events and industry awards while also offering business-focused content, support and resources to retailers, brands, designers, producers and suppliers throughout the industry. The OMA Awards, Shop! Design Awards and Shop! Global Awards are owned by Shop! Association, and are part of the Shop! Awards program. Learn more atshopassociation.org.