Meet Leonard Camposano: RPG’s Newest Executive Director of Retail Design & Construction

April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Leonard CamposanoWith experience designing everything from retail and public locations to corporate offices and residences, Leonard Camposano has a bigger vision when it comes to creating space.

Our newest Executive Director of Retail Design and Construction, Leonard brings his expertise as a registered architecture and experienced interior design to RPG’s already stellar manufacturing reputation. Working with clients to construct retail locations, he gives equal attention to elements like light and sound and product display to create cohesive welcoming environments.

Prior to joining RPG, he owned Camposano Architecture Studio and designed spaces for Bain Capital Ventures, OMGPOP Zynga, Salvatore Ferragamo, Iris Worldwide, Select NY, Max Brenner Chocolate, Kraftworks LTD. He has also worked at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Rockwellgroup, Perkins & Will, as well as Carsten Roth Architekt in Hamburg, Germany. He holds a Bachelors of Architecture (with honors) from Pratt Institute School of Architecture and a Masters of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

When he’s not designing, you can find Leonard in the Rockaways or Montauk looking for the perfect wave.

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Inspired by Justin Bieber

September 24, 2012 By

Working on Justin Bieber’s second fragrance has been quite the exciting venture. I’ve loved the energy and youth-culture floating around the office. On top of it all, I had the privilege of attending Justin Bieber’s private concert at The Apollo Theater on June 18, 2012. Along with three of my children, I was treated to an up-close and unreal experience. It was thrilling to see Justin’s talent first-hand. He had great dance moves and when the power went out on a fluke, amped up the energy with an acapella number—he is truly a talented musician and showman. I took some great photos and have had so much fun telling people about my evening at the “secret” Justin Bieber show. What’s next? Stay tuned for Nicki Minaj.

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Filed Under: Counter testers, Floor stands, Fragrance, Girlfriend fragrance, Justin Bieber, RPG

Indie Brands Are Our Future

March 12, 2012 By

As a key sponsor of the 2012 FiFi® “Indie” Awards ceremony, RPG believes in supporting and developing the leaders of tomorrow. The indie category is one close to our hearts and a concept we have supported throughout our history.

Twenty-one years ago, when I started The Royal Promotion Group, now known as RPG, we were considered a small Indie company. Innovative, creative and willing to do anything to succeed, we plowed forward with excitement and passion. Now, today with offices and manufacturing facilities spread through North America, Canada and Asia, we are a true leader employing several hundred people globally. Our original core values are ones we have never let go of.

As a company that designs, develops and manufactures displays, fixtures and retail environments, we have made it a practice and commitment to help foster Indie brands.

When we were starting out, I was told I had a phone call from Bobbi Brown. I immediately thought, “why would Bobby Brown” the singer be calling me. I anxiously took the call. Only to find out, it was not the Bobby Brown I thought it was. First of all, it was a woman; second of all she was making lipsticks in her garage not making record albums. She wanted to sell her eight perfect shades of lipstick to Bergdorf Goodman. They would not entertain the thought unless she had a retail presence and a display to set them on. So at their recommendation, Bobbi called us…we all know the rest is history.

We have had the privilege to be involved with a variety of small, unknown indie start up brands. Some of them you may be familiar with: Stila, Philosophy, Smashbox, Bliss, Carols Daughter, Deborah Lippmann, Burt’s Bees and Clarisonic just to name a few.

I remember driving a van to Bloomingdales at 3am in the morning to set up displays for Donna Karan’s first fragrance. The feeling that we could accomplish anything was a driving force. The excitement of being new, small, innovative and creative opens the door for a world of possibilities and growth.

We have prided ourselves on helping to build and pioneer numerous indie brands in many categories. Today’s indie brands are clearly tomorrow’s mega brands! I congratulate all of you dreamers for taking the leap of faith and creating something that you hold very close to your heart. Keep it moving, it is not only welcomed in our industry but a true necessity.

Follow this link to read more about the 2012 FIFI Indie Awards

Filed Under: 2012 FiFi® Indie Award, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Bobbi Brown, Fragrance Foundation, RPG

Design Collaboration Between RPG and Benefit Cosmetics

January 17, 2012 By

Ashley Dionne of RPG discusses the design collaboration between RPG and Benefit cosmetics:
 

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Welcome to Our New Website

December 5, 2011 By

We are excited to have a new platform to share the RPG experience. As we look back on two successful decades, we anticipate an exciting future with a new name and a continued passion and dedication to approaching and forming the retail experience.

We have gained the partnership of some of the most respected companies in the world and we share in their successes as they create smarter, faster, more interesting beautifully designed products.

As the world grows smaller and the need to be quicker and more competitive becomes more important, RPG continues to build talent and strategically work with our clients to tell a better story, make shopping their brand easier and more enjoyable and as always to sell more.

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CEW Awards

December 5, 2011 By

Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW) is a nonprofit professional organization with over 4,000 executives, both women and men, in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries. CEW is based in New York City, NY, and it has associated organizations in France and the United Kingdom.

 CEW’s mission is to develop the leadership potential of their members through access, connections, networking and the sharing of knowledge.



With Ellen L. Friedman, EVP of RPG, on the Board of Governors of Cosmetic Executive Women, RPG has had the opportunity and honor to be one of the sponsors of the Beauty Insider’s Choice Awards for the past ten years. Theses awards promote product innovation in the beauty industry to consumers by recognizing the best beauty products of the year. The products are selected by the real beauty experts—professionals in the cosmetic and fragrance industry. The event drawers thousands of voters and participants and is one of the most anticipated events in the industry. RPG transforms the MET Pavilion and the Altman Building into a thematic evening that offers an overload of the most exciting and innovative product launches of the year. 

We are looking forward to the 2012 awards that will take place on March 7th. Stay tuned for a sneak preview of the event and to learn what delicacies and prizes RPG will be offering in their booth.

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Clarisonic Merchandising Immersion

December 5, 2011 By

Each fall Clarisonic invites RPG to Partner’s Day, a conference that includes the brands’ advertising, social media, public relations and, of course, merchandising partners. The goal of this two-day conference is to review the past years endeavors and to strategize for the next. The team at RPG believes it is paramount to attend this event in order to fully understand and contribute to Clarisonic’s growth, identity and strategy moving forward.

At RPG we are flattered to work as Clarisonic’s sole in-store merchandising partner. Led by the primary inventor of the cutting-edge Sonicare® toothbrush, Clarisonic is committed to creating new ways to shed years off your skin. Their easy-to-use daily devices use advanced sonic technology for results that are nothing short of impressive. RPG was endeavored to create eye-catching, informative and innovative retail display programs for the following Clarisonic retailers: Nordstrom’s, ULTA, Sephora, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. Visit your nearest dermatologist or day spa to see our Clarisonic programs, too.

In addition to helping Clarisonic create and maintain an in-store presence, RPG was honored with the task of designing, developing and fabricating Clarisonic’s first ever Pop Up Spa – which toured the northeast sea board the winter of 2011.

Helping consumers take beauty into their own hands- Clarisonic and RPG make a powerful team!

Filed Under: Clarisonic, RPG