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Since its inception, OnQ has been driven by its passion for retail and innovation. Over the years, this fullservice retail display agency has come up with a myriad of ways to improve the retail experience for customers, retailers, and brands alike. The history of OnQ as well as its impact on the retail sector are subjects close to Paul Chapuis’ heart, who is the Founder and CEO of the company.
“ I founded this company 22 years ago in the heart of Silicon Valley, at a time when most tech items found in retail were limited to items like mice, keyboards, and small speakers. We had no idea about the explosion of tech devices that was on the horizon, or the amount of tech products Silicon Valley would populate around the world. In those early days, we did well with peripherals, before they all became built-in. Over time, we emerged as the default company for displays for health and fitness devices as well as home automation products. It has been delightful to be a reliable partner for many founders and early inventors who would proudly approach us with their creations. We have had the privilege of getting to know all kinds of amazing people during the formative stages of consumer technology,” he opens.
Technological advancements since the early 2000s have been transformative, leading OnQ to secure many more contracts with leading companies in the sector.“ One of our biggest accounts is Apple, for whom we manage all retail experiences in Walmart, & Target in the US, and in Costco across 14 countries. I find it exciting to know that whether you are in a store in Iceland, Korea, Spain, or Japan, the experience for all Apple products comes from our
facility in Akron, Ohio. We also do a lot of work for Walmart, overseeing the electronics section in their stores. This involves managing around 42 different brands on behalf of the retailer as a category manager.”
Paul continues:“ Recent global expansion for OnQ includes working with Starlink on retail displays across approximately 30 countries. This client requires comprehensive worldwide reach, including markets
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