Federal Heath, with a 118-year history of sign industry excellence, will implement a carefully planned transition in leadership this year as longtime President and CEO Kevin Stotmeister announced plans to retire at the end of 2019. Earlier this year, Stotmeister announced his end of the year retirement plans. He will retain his Chief Executive Officer…

As a retailer, you know how finicky customers can be, but you also understand why when you go home and become an everyday consumer of goods and services. At home, you angle for the best deals. You develop affinities for certain stores and brands, then fall out of love with them. You listen to peers’…

In the age of retail apocalypse, several brick and mortar stores have faced their demise. Amazon has turned the retail industry on its heels. While some stores are seeing sales decline, other retail stores are thriving. For instance, Walmart and Target continue to score big with consumers. As a matter of fact, Walmart surpassed Amazon…

When’s the last time you drove around town with one thought in mind, to see every restaurant through your customer’s eyes? It’s an interesting exercise, especially if you take along somebody who’s not immersed in your own restaurant’s operations to expand your perspective. How do their different exterior signs work? What aspects draw your attention,…

Federal Heath is excited to announce the appointment of Daniel Schultz as General Manager – Printed Graphics. Daniel will focus his overall responsibilities on our printed graphics operations and will be based out of our Racine, WI office. “The addition of Dan brings our organization significant support and experience in printed graphics as we focus…

ISA Elite program to recognize young talent Kristen Derby, Purchasing Manager with Federal Heath has been named to the ISA Elite program, recognizing the next generation of sign, graphics, and visual communications industry leaders. Kristen was among 37 young professionals chosen for the program, which sponsors the winners to attend ISA International Sign Expo® in…

Once upon a time, McDonald’s served food and Starbucks served coffee. Then something unexpected happened. Starbucks introduced food and McDonald’s ramped up their coffee program. Each saw new opportunities and crossed over to cash in. In the same way, supermarkets and convenience stores (c-stores) have borrowed from each other’s successes. As each business niche studied…

When the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) started plans for a cutting-edge Center for Innovation, CEO Jodi Diamond knew exactly who to call for the right signage. “Federal Heath has been a strong supporter for many years,” she said. Federal Heath President and CEO Kevin Stotmeister was eager to continue the company’s contributions…

The food technology sector has expanded considerably recently and it’s only getting bigger. Leaders in the industry have launched venture funds and programs that will pour even more money into the sector. Grocery chains that have announced a collaboration with e-commerce platforms and CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands are racing to gain profit from the…