The General Store: Brand Identity

MSLK-The General Store Logo
Challenges

he Berkshire Corporation, an essential apparel outfitter, wanted to make a splash on the scene with their boutique store location in Nyack, NY. A fresh, new brand identity would help the store reinvigorate the town’s sleepy main street. With a product offering of staple apparel mixed with trendy fashions, the challenge was to draw consumers away from big-box alternatives.

Strategy
MSLK sought to connect the residents of Nyack, NY with the store through a unique brand identity that captured the essence of an old-fashioned general store. This classic approach coupled with a modern twist would be reinforced by the store’s quaint interior of whitewashed wood panels and solidified by packages wrapped in brown kraft paper.

Design
Old-fashioned typography and the shape of a traditional pressed-tin signage were paired with a modern drop shadow and a striking color palette of cyan and yellow. Furthermore, MSLK humorously included “established 2005” as part of the identity to communicate that “we may not be old, but plan to be around for a long time.”

Success
The new brand identity successfully generated a buzz in advance of the store opening and remains an integral part of the thriving business. Building on the success of the Nyack General Store, The Berkshire Corporation had MSLK apply an adapted version of the new brand online.