Retail Outlets & Corporate Branding

A shopfront has a few seconds to tell someone walking past who you are and why they should come in. For a retailer with several stores, the harder job is keeping every site looking like the same brand.
Shop, corporate and business signage
We design, make and install signage for single shops, multi-site retailers and corporate offices: fascias, pylons, window graphics, reception signage and everything in between. One team handles design, production and installation, so the finished store matches the drawing.
Shopfront signs
Fascia signs
The main sign above your shopfront, in 3D letters, a printed panel, a lightbox or hand-painted lettering.
Projecting and blade signs
Signs that stick out from the building so people walking along the footpath can see you from a distance.
Under-awning signs
Signs hung under the verandah, at eye level for foot traffic.
Window graphics
Your name, hours and branding on the glass. See window signage.
Footpath signs
A-frames, sandwich boards and footpath signs, including ready-made units from Signee®, our own range.
Freestanding and pylon signs
For shopping centres, car parks and sites set back from the road.
Aluminium composite (ACM) panel signs
Aluminium composite panel, also called ACM, ACP or Alupanel, is the most common material for flat business signs: light, rigid, weatherproof and smooth enough for crisp graphics. We use it for fascia signs, building and fence signs, pylon and freestanding sign faces, and wall-mounted signs inside.
Depending on the job, we print directly onto the panel, apply printed self-adhesive vinyl with a protective laminate, or apply cut vinyl lettering and logos.
Corporate, office and reception signage
For offices and head offices, we make the signs that tell visitors they're in the right place and remind staff who they work for.
- Reception signs and logo walls, in 3D lettering or illuminated
- Building, foyer and directory signage
- Office branding, values walls and wall graphics
- Frosting and glass manifestation for meeting rooms and offices (see window signage)
Inside the store
- Department, aisle and category signs
- Point-of-sale and in-store signage, including Signee® ready-made units
- Feature walls and wall graphics
Multi-site rollouts
For chains and franchise groups, we roll out new branding site by site, keep records of what's installed where, and match new stores to the old ones years later. That includes regional sites: we regularly travel across Victoria for multi-site retail installs, including FoodWorks stores.
Trusted by Lombard for 40+ years, Queen Victoria Market for 30+ years and FoodWorks for 3+ years. Read the Lombard story.
How it works
- Site photos and measurements, plus your logo and brand guidelines.
- Design and proof, showing the signs on your shopfront before anything is made.
- Permits. We'll tell you if your sign is likely to need a council permit and guide you through it.
- Make and install. Our team installs, including out of hours at extra cost, so you can keep trading.
Finishes
Cover Styl's Signature collection is grouped into seven finish families. We'll bring samples so you can see a finish against your own space and lighting before you commit.

Color
Solid colours and matte finishes
111 finishes

Wood
Natural wood grain textures
182 finishes

Stone
Marble, slate and mineral finishes
55 finishes

Steel
Brushed and oxidised metal effects
33 finishes

Textile
Woven fabric and leather textures
48 finishes

Organic
Material effects inspired by natural textures
12 finishes

Glitter
Sparkle and shimmer effects
13 finishes
Finish images courtesy of Cover Styl.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for my shop sign?
It depends on the sign, the building and the council. Many fascia and projecting signs need a planning permit. We'll tell you up front if yours is likely to and guide you through it.
Can you remove my old sign?
Yes. We can remove your old sign as part of the job. Disposal is an extra cost, depending on the size and quantity.
Can you match signage across all our stores?
Yes. We keep records of what's installed where, so a new store matches the rest, even years later.
How long does a shop sign take?
As a guide, printed and vinyl signs take 1 to 2 weeks, and fabricated, 3D and illuminated signs take 4 weeks or more. Check with us before you lock in an opening date.
Related services
Most shopfronts combine 3D signage, illuminated signage and window signage. Multi-site businesses often add vehicle signage so the vans match the stores.
Get a quote for one store or a full rollout. Call 03 9329 1244 or send us the details.

















