iMP design and build premium custom exhibition and retail stands for FMCG brands
At iMP we design and build high-impact exhibition and retail display stands for leading food, drink and FMCG brands across the UK. In addition, we help brands create seamless physical experiences that often extend into pop-up activations and live experiential campaigns.
Whether it’s a compact modular setup or a large custom build for shows like Lunch!, IFE and other major trade events, our stands are created to attract attention, elevate brand presence and drive engagement. Using premium materials, precision finishes and expert craftsmanship, we deliver distinctive, professional spaces that help your brand shine in competitive exhibition environments.
We provide a full end-to-end service for FMCG and retail exhibition stands. That means we can design it, build it, organise it, staff it and basically run the entire thing for you. We have almost 20 years experience in booking and managing exhibitions, so it’s really second nature to us. Here’s what we can do for you:
Typical retail and FMCG brand exhibitions that iMP design and build stand for include some of the busiest and most high profile events in the industry calendar. For example:
As you can see from many of the 3D exhibition stand designs in the carousel above, we can create stands to fit typical shell scheme formats. Common sizes for exhibition shell schemes like the Ideal Home Show vary from 6m x 3m upwards. Shell schemes are one of the most common types of exhibition space, providing a blank framework of walls and flooring that exhibitors can customise.
We design and build stands that transform these (often boring) standard spaces into eye-catching, branded environments.
Our approach goes beyond simple graphics and pop-up displays. We design shell scheme stands with:
custom features such as counters, shelving, and product displays
lighting and AV integration to highlight key areas and create impact
branded finishes that make your stand look polished and professional
smart layouts that maximise visitor flow and engagement
“We worked with iMP for our stand and staffing of the Ideal Home Show. David and the team were fantastic, our stand was incredible and we had so many compliments on it. The staff were great, they are really high energy and engaged our consumers at the stand. I would highly recommend if you are looking to run any sampling or experiential events for your brand.” HTD Brand Manager, John Cotton (Snuggledown & PAWS)
We have a 1670 sqft workshop studio adjacent to our office in Leeds. This enables us to provide in-house design and build. From concept to build, install to derig we provide a truly end-to-end exhibition stand design service. Our experienced team have years of delivering engaging brand environments working with budgets of all sizes from the simplest modular installation to complex custom builds. We’re also a creative bunch and we like to push the boundaries. With bold designs, unique elements (and some very cool tech when required) we’ve made some really interesting builds over the years. And when it comes to practical solutions we’ve got you. Combining style with functionality for staff and customers is essential – there’s no point in having a great looking stand if it doesn’t have a great flow. But the icing on the exhibition cake has to be a slick delivery. From planning to installation we manage every detail so you don’t have to!
Whether you’re launching a new product, connecting with trade buyers, or increasing brand awareness, our exhibition stand designs are built to perform. With creative ideas, premium build quality and hands-on project management, we’ll help you make the most of every exhibition. Let’s design your next exhibition stand.
Quick answers to common questions about exhibition stand design, build, timescales and booking exhibition spaces.
Exhibition stand design is more than building walls and panels. It’s about designing an environment that represents your brand, communicates your message instantly, and encourages interaction. Whether you’re at a trade show, industry expo, or consumer event, the right stand design can be the difference between blending in and standing out.
Yes we can. We deal directly with the exhibition organiser, managing the entire booking process on your behalf. From negotiating rates, securing the space to advising on stand sizes, layouts, and the best position to maximise visitor flow.
Yes. We design and build both custom one-off stands and modular systems that can be reused and reconfigured for multiple events.
Absolutely. We provide a full service including transport, build, installation, and breakdown so your team can focus on engaging visitors. We also provide brand ambassadors and promotional staff to run your stand.
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David and team at iMP are the real deal - kind, personable, dependable, professional, and offer a craftsmanship that rivals any agency I've encountered in my career. We will absolutely be using iMP again for any future UK activations (if they will have us) and highly recommend for any companies seeking an incredible experience - ESPECIALLY if you're a US-based team like us, and need an expert on location.
Brand Director, Life360
Had a wonderful experience working with David and the whole iMP team for an event this summer! David went above and beyond to help wherever possible and the branded ice cream van turned out beautifully. Hope to work with iMP again soon!
Brand Manager, ETTG
We worked with iMP on stands for two different events and were thrilled with the quality of the items we received. The team executed our brief to a fantastic standard, working to a tight turnaround to deliver all materials required for both events, and were extremely supportive and quick to respond to any questions we had throughout the process. Thank you iMP for your work on this project to ensure we had incredible activations at both of our events!
Brand Manager, BOL Foods
We partnered with iMP Sampling & Experiential for a summer campaign with one of our clients, and we couldn't be happier with the results. They executed a total of 42 in-store events nationwide, and their team's expertise in sampling and experiential marketing truly shone through. The staff were great at engaging with customers and helping us to achieve our goal of increasing footfall and participation at each event.
Account Director, CreativeRace
Hiring iMP for an event I was leading on for a new client was a great decision. They turned around a high quality sampling event and promo vehicle with a very short turnaround time, and their staff on the day were incredibly enthusiastic and professional. They made the process easy and the client very happy, we'll definitely be working with them again.
Brand Director, Lee Kum Kee
We worked with iMP for our event stand and staffing of the Ideal Home Show. David and the team were fantastic, our stand was incredible and we had so many compliments on it. The staff were great, they are really high energy and engaged our consumers at the stand. I would highly recommend if you are looking to run any sampling or experiential events for your brand.
Brand Manager, Snuggledown
