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retail & mall activations

We design, fabricate, and install high-impact retail displays and mall activations that stop foot traffic, create memorable experiences, and elevate brand perception. Whether it’s a seasonal campaign or a long-term asset, we build for both visibility and longevity.

Custom-Built or Ready to Hire

Wide ranging solution for Retail Displays, Pop-up Activations, Seasonal Campaigns and Portable Engagement Zones 

Retail & Mall Displays – Designed, Built, Installed

We partner with shopping centres, agencies, and retail brands to design and deliver standout display installations that elevate seasonal campaigns, brand activations, and public engagement. Whether it's a one-day event or a multi-week experience, we make sure your display is impactful, practical, and on time.

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What We Create

Tailored for retail centres, FMCG brands, and marketing agencies — our solutions include:

Brand Installations | Hero walls and entry features | Modular plinth displays and product towers | Illuminated signage and dimensional branding | Interactive Zones | Sampling pods and tasting stations | Photo moments and social media backdrops | Competition zones and prize redemption points

 

Seasonal Campaigns | Christmas, Matariki, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day | Rotating centre-wide activations with local relevance | Retailtainment environments to boost dwell time — All displays can be portable, fixed, or designed to tour across multiple retail locations.

Who We Work With

Shopping centre managers and marketing teams | National retail brands and product suppliers | Creative agencies delivering campaign-led activations.

 

We understand the complexities of centre approvals, foot traffic flow, and site logistics — and we ensure every install reflects your creative, commercial, and operational goals.

End-to-End Delivery

From design and fabrication to site permissions and install, we manage every detail in-house. Our Auckland-based workshop produces high-quality, durable components — and our install team ensures on-time execution across New Zealand.

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Custom-Built & Hired Seasonal Displays

Whether you need a one-off hero piece or a flexible, reusable solution, we offer both custom-built and pre-designed hire options to suit your seasonal activation strategy.

Available items include:
Christmas gift-wrapping stations | Branded donation points and collection counters | Valentine’s and Mother’s Day gifting kiosks
School holiday activity pods | Cultural displays for Matariki and Lunar New Year | Portable photo backdrops and shopper engagement zones  — All options are professionally finished, easy to install, and designed to perform in high-traffic retail environments — whether for a single event or a multi-site rollout.


Why Expocrafters?

Auckland-based | We’re used to working overnight or under tight deadlines | Flexible design options — full custom or reusable modular | We can collaborate with your creative agency or take care of everything in-house | From initial brief to onsite build, we provide retail display solutions that engage shoppers and elevate your campaign.

Retail & Mall Displays - FAQ

Pop-up kiosks, sampling carts, promo booths, VM plinths and counters, interactive demo zones, lightbox walls, and seasonal activations designed to suit centre guidelines and foot-traffic patterns.
Yes. We handle documentation for centre approvals, risk assessments, public liability proof, electrical and fire compliance, fixing methods, and accessibility clearances as required by management.
Yes. We design modular components with protected finishes and compact crating so the kit can tour multiple centres. We also offer storage, maintenance, and redeployment across NZ to lower cost per site.
Absolutely. We integrate lightboxes, LED screens, audio, simple sensors, and product demo areas. Cables are routed safely with floor protection and tidy power management to suit public spaces.
Ideal is 4 to 8 weeks from brief to go-live, depending on complexity and approvals. Fast-track options may be possible, subject to centre windows and material availability in NZ.
Yes. We plan after-hours bump-in and bump-out, coordinate dock access, and protect mall surfaces. We leave the site clean and hand over show-ready for staff arrival the next trading day.
Yes. We can blend custom-built features with hire counters, plinths, and lightboxes to reduce cost and shorten timelines while keeping the look on-brand and premium in high-traffic areas.
We plan for available power and data, specify safe cable paths, respect floor load limits, and use approved mats or protection. All fixtures maintain required egress and sightline clearances for centres.
We align with your KPIs and can provide simple capture tools or integrate with your system. Post-activation we report asset condition and recommend refresh items for the next site or season.

Let’s Create Your Next Mall Display

Contact us today to discuss your upcoming seasonal display, hero wall or retail activation.

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