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Store Design

Store Design and Engineering

Engineering stores that work as hard as our grocery customers.

At SUPERVALU®’s Design Services Group (DSG), developing stores that work as hard as their customers is the singular goal. DSG is a recognized expert in supermarket design and a leading provider of store equipment, delivering $120 million of equipment to the industry each year. DSG offers a comprehensive set of services, ranging from architectural and interior design to fixture planning, project management and energy and maintenance consulting.

Integrated Services and State-of-the-Art Technologies

What makes DSG different? DSG specializes in grocery stores and food- related retail operations and provides a full complement of integrated services. DSG knows the supermarket business and work with supermarket operators and merchandisers every day. Through hands-on and practical experience, the DSG team knows which capital investments pay off with sales increases, gross profit increases and energy and expense reductions that drive bottom line results.

Capabilities include:

  • Project Management - Project managers provide single-source responsibility for store development projects. They have an average of over 10 years experience designing and building supermarkets. Project managers ensure that each project is completed on specification, on time and on budget.
  • Store Planning - Store planners are experienced in all store formats. They stay abreast of the latest merchandising trends and understand how store layout can impact labor productivity. Using state-of-the-art computer-aided tools, DSG completes projects quickly and works on plans via interactive Internet technologies.
  • Architecture and Engineering - The DSG team provides full engineering and architectural services under one roof. DSG focuses on mechanical, refrigeration, lighting, electrical and architectural features that are specific to the efficient operation of supermarkets. DSG has designed over 70 supermarkets that have received the Energy Star award for energy efficiency.
  • Interior and Brand Design - DSG designs stores that drive product sales. The look and feel of a store is part of an overall customer communications package. DSG works with retailers to bring their visions to reality by creating world-class brands and designs, while never losing sight of the realities of supermarket operations.
  • Equipment Services - The DSG team has the experience and buying power to meet the equipment buying needs of retailers. Whether buying smallwares, replacing a meat saw, renovating an entire deli or building a new store, DSG helps retailers select the right equipment and save money.
  • Energy and Operations - DSG works with retailers every day to identify energy saving opportunities, leverage utility buying power and market knowledge, and develop custom-designed maintenance programs to help save money and increase the bottom line. DSG’s store audits are inexpensive and identify many expense-saving opportunities.

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