I have been tracking these for some time. All of a sudden I see Chalk Boards blossom at storefronts across several states. One board here or there would not be unusual. But several in each Mall, and others along the streetside say something is afoot. Maybe the 20,000 FixtureCloseUp readers per month have taken this media to heart. CLICK the thumbnail for closeup views.

For other script-ish, chalk, and hand-lettered signs see…
“Pumpkin as Holiday Sign Substrate“
“Hand-Lettered Wood Shingle“
“Fresh Farm Produce Chalkboard”
“Retail Hours Subject to Change“
“Invisible Chalkboard Promotion”
“Whale-of-a-Sale in Chalk“
“Always Hire an Artsy for Retail“
“Ralph Lauren Hand-Chalked Signs”
“One Sold Every 5 Seconds“
“Unattended Child Warning“
“Skeleton Staff Greetings”
“Hand-lettered, Custom-Fitted Levis.“
“Totally Visible Total Girl”
“How to Handle Product Migration“
“All Sales Very, Very Final“
“You Bought It, You Own It!“
“Chalk Boards Across Retail”
“No Free Taste Tests“
“Breathalyzer Test By Parachute Jump“

For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Chalk Boards and Hand-Lettering in Retail“

For retail typeface, type size and color references SEE…
“Best Typefaces for Retail and Point-of-Purchase”
“Type Size for Sign Readability”
“Type Size and Color for Readability”
“Sign as Communication Vehicle“