Retail

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Contact

Whitney Knuf

Retail Sector Leader, USA; Nashville Market Lead

16184064138

Christine Wilde (1)

Financial and Professional Services Sector Lead; Retail Sector Lead, Global Enterprise

How do you deliver retail programs that outperform the market?

Shifting customer behaviors and the rise of digital-first shopping have fundamentally changed the retail landscape—pushing brands, developers, and investors to rethink everything from store formats to the role physical space plays in the customer journey. Stores still matter, but they need to work harder, operate more efficiently, and give customers a compelling reason to visit.

As expectations evolve, physical spaces are being asked to do more—serving not just as places to transact, but as destinations where people connect, engage, and experience brands in meaningful, community-focused ways.

In a market defined by rising costs, tight margins, and rapid technological change, every investment must prove its worth. Whether it’s a flagship store, a shopping mall, a dealership network, or a portfolio spanning dozens of markets, the challenges are the same: pace, quality, consistency, and cost control.

We help clients plan and deliver retail assets that don’t just meet expectations—they outperform them, beating industry benchmarks on cost, schedule, and quality.

How we help

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Proven sector expertise

50,000+ retail projects delivered and over two decades partnering with some of the world's leading brands and developers. We bring confidence and certainty to delivery in any market.

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Capital efficiency and value

Our cost management expertise and benchmarking data drive smarter decisions, reduce waste, and help clients maximize the value of every investment.

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Faster rollouts

Repeatable delivery models, standardized processes, and strategic supply chain frameworks mean we consistently outperform on multi-site rollouts—accelerating time to open.

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Less disruption

We plan and phase works around live environments—minimizing disruption and protecting revenue.

Helping retailers to adapt and thrive

We help clients deliver, refresh, and reposition retail assets—strengthening brand, safeguarding investment, and creating spaces that connect with the communities they serve.

Our teams combine project, commercial, and procurement expertise to keep delivery on track, costs controlled, and quality consistent across markets. We leverage buying power, adapt to supply chain changes, and maintain quality and consistency wherever our clients operate.

At the heart of everything is data. With access to one of the industry's largest cost datasets and a digital-first approach to controls and reporting, we establish clear performance baselines at the outset—then work to beat them. The result is lower risk, stronger performance, and retail developments and portfolios that work harder for brands, investors, and customers.

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