retail design  services

CDM Retail design services provides solutions to both retailers and vendors using best practices.

Discover Our Expertise

Explore our comprehensive range of
retail design services

Space Planning
Visual Merchandising
Retail Fixtures
Retail Store Design
how we help

Tap Into ‘Market-Ready Solutions’

 successful retailers use every day.

step by step solutions:

01

Complete a detailed Needs Assessment

We listen to your wants and objectives to create your vision.

02

Implement our design system

Create a plan for decision making.  

03

We provide you with the plan

A clear map for achieving your objectives.

why choose CDM Retail?

 You may not have the in-house resources or expertise to support full time.

  • We bring value to each project by listening to what you want to achieve.
  • Results focused. 
  • Use fact-based best retail business practices for making decisions.
  • Collaborate with you to ensure your vision.  
  • Offer tailor-made budgets for every project. 
  • Custom solutions to fit your needs.

‘My commitment to your success is being dedicated to a service first attitude, while delivering industry proven principles and methods and best practices’.

value = cost + benefits

  • Controlling build expenses is a critical area that contributes to the profit of your business.
  • Customer response and an effective retail store plan will have a positive benefit-to-cost ratio.
  • CDM Retail brings years of practical experience to help you spend effectively to maximize your R.O.I.
  • The long-term goal is to see you build a profitable and sustainable business. 
Stylish boutique showcasing clothing and footwear in a chic, modern interior.

concept & design planning

  • Create store concepts and layout plans, with cost estimates for budgeting purposes.  
  • Store Leaseholds and Shop-fittings Budget.
  • Stakeholder Meetings (In Person, Via Phone Or Other).

project drawings

  • Space Plan Layout Drawings Of Walls and Facilities (Including Elevations).
  • New Fixture & Furniture Space Plan.
  • New Fixture Details and/or Concept Illustrations.
  • Décor Features, Wall & Paint Finishes Plan.
  • Floor Finishes Plan.
  • Power & Communications Plan.
  • Reflected Ceiling Plan.
  • Store Front Design and Sign Plan.
  • 2D and 3D Drawings/Concept Illustrations.

project coordination

  • Contractor Tender, Scope of Work Summary Document, 3D Construction drawings.
  • Landlord Criteria Review, Drawings/Sample-board Submittals and Coordination.
  • Decor, Lighting, Fixtures Sourcing.
  • Vendor(s) Review/Selection and Recommendations.
  • Vendor(s) Liaison, Coordination 
  • Contractor Recommendations, Liaison
  • Engineering And Other Mechanical Professionals Coordination And Liaison
    (To Meet Code And Landlord Criteria As Required).
  • Vendor Fabrication Follow-up.
  • Scope Of Work / Contractor Site Visits and Follow-up During Installation.

Current Member:

Toastmasters Duncan – Silverbridge Toastmasters
Member & Past President Toast Masters Vancouver Downtown 
Member Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce

Board Chair – The Shawnigan Lake Museum

Past Chair on the Board of Directors for Retail BC (Shelf Space)