api(+)

Tampa: 2709 Rocky Point Dr Suite 201 Tampa, FL 33607
Miami:  2199 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Suite 200 Coral Gables, FL 33164

Juan F Romero, AIA, NCARB, President + CEO

Tom Henken, Vice President + Director of Design

Mario Tur, AIA, Managing Director of Miami Office
Phone (813)-281-9299          Fax (813)-281-9292 
E-Mail Address jromero@apiplus.com
Home page address www.apiplus.com
Number of Years Established 17
Number of Full Time Store Planners on staff 8

The company serves worldwide
Average Annual Billing in US $6,100,000. 
Company has computer-assisted design capabilities
Company brochure available

Areas of Expertise: 

Food Retail; Specialty Retail; Large Format Retail; Restaurants; Retail Centers; Leisure/Hospitality

The company is willing to provide Market Research & Feasibility Studies

The company does not set limits on the size of the projects it will consider

api(+) is a multidisciplinary design, branding, and experience creator specializing in prototype design in the retail and leisure sector. We provide branding, architecture, concept development, strategic imaging, identity communication, interior design, environmental graphics, and industrial design services to leading national and international organizations.

Company History and Philosophy
Founded in 1990, api(+) is a 50 person Tampa and Miami based international award-winning design firm. api(+) has developed some of the industry’s top retail environments, including prototypes for award winners Carnival Supermarket, Sweetbay Supermarket, Bloom, Whole Foods Market, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, ThreeSixty, and Morton’s Gourmet.  api(+)‘s other specialties include sporting goods, home improvement, department stores, restaurants, mixed-use centers and amenities concepts for large scale developments.

Our work is always based on intense motivation to help build business and customer awareness/satisfaction for the long-term through strategically focused retail design that is visually exciting and distinctive.  Our approach is strategically driven - integrating research and analysis of target consumers and the competitive market environment into the design process.  It takes into account satisfying consumer needs and expectations, project development and implementation budgets, and the need to deliver design solutions that are realistic in terms of the client’s ability to implement the program. Our approach ensures that business, marketing, and retail performance objectives are met and that measurable results are achieved.

ArcVision, Inc.
10810 Indian Head Ind. Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63132
Phone: 800-489-2233 or 314-428-3500l Fax: 314-991-9399 E-mail: Sales@arcv.com URL: www.arcv.com
The principal officer of the company is Frederick J. Goglia, ISP

Douglas Ashdown is another contact for the company.
The company has been established for 12 years.
There are 5 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise

¨ Site Feasibility Studies
¨ Site Surveys
¨ Conceptual Store Planning & Design
¨ Construction Contract Documents
¨ Building Permit Expedition
¨ Site Project Administration

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
For over a decade ArcVision, Inc. has held a strong reputation of providing excellent Construction Document Services to Retailers. ArcVision, Inc.’s attention to client needs, quality and timeliness have won us the respect of many Retailers. We are committed to providing extraordinary cost effective Architectural / Engineering Services to the Retail Industry.

Bergmeyer Associates, Inc.
51 Sleeper Street | Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617-542-1025 | Fax: 617-542-1026
E-Mail: marketing@bergmeyer.com URL:www.bergmeyer.com

The Principal officer of the company is Joseph P. Nevin Jr., ISP.
Other company contacts include; Lewis Muhlfelder Jr., AIA, LEED®; Rachel J. Zsembery, AIA, LEED®; Anne Johnson, Director of Marketing
The company has been established since 1973.
$10 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 30 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.
Areas of Expertise
¨ Architecture
¨ Interior Design
¨ Store Planning and Design
¨ Fixture Design
¨ Media Technology
¨ Environmental and Graphic Design

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Founded in 1973, Bergmeyer is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm specializing in retail and food service. Additional areas of expertise include prototype design and implementation, image and identity analysis, and media technology. We share our clients' belief that well designed retail environments not only support their business goals and communicate personality and vision, but also inspire their customers and employees.

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CHUTE GERDEMAN
455 South Ludlow Alley l Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-469-1001 l Fax: 614-469-1002
E-Mail: marketing@chutegerdeman.com
URL: www.chutegerdeman.com
The principal officer of the company is Dennis C. Gerdeman, ISP.

The company has been established for 11 years.
$5.5 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 28 full time Store Planners on staff.
The Company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Design
¨ Planning
¨ Brand Positioning
¨ Retail Strategy
¨ Visual Merchandising
¨ Architecture
¨ Roll out

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Chute Gerdeman is a unique group of talented individuals who specialize in developing branded retail and restaurant design concepts. Our reputation is built on creative solutions and breakthrough thinking.

Bay Planning Co., Inc.
d/b/a Comprehensive Development Corp.
Lincoln Place l Suite 150 l 350 Lincoln Street l
Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: 781-740-1150 l Fax: 781-749-9276
E-Mail: Inquiries@BayPlanning.com URL: www.BayPlanning.com
The principal officer of the company is Frank Amonte, FISP.

Luanne Perry, ISP at the company is also an ISP member.
The company has been established for 11 years.
$6.5 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 14 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the United States.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Prototype Store and Fixture Design
¨ Complete Store Planning Services
¨ Autocad Production Drawings
¨ Construction
¨ Construction Management
¨ Site Surveys and Feasibility Studies

Other Information About the Company
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Comprehensive Development Corp. (CDC) is a full service store planning design and construction firm. The in-house staff is comprised of designers, store planners, AUTOCAD draftspersons, estimators and project managers. CDC is capable of providing prototype and AUTOCAD services, construction, construction management, complete site surveys as well as design/build services.

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Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates
4132-A Del Rey Avenue
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Telephone: 310-827-7200, Fax: 310-822-5803
E-mail: info@cmcadesign.com  Website: www.cmcadesign.com
The principal officer of the company is Jill I. Cole, IIDA, CID

The retail principal of the company is Dennis K. Takeda, ISP, IIDA
Other company contacts include: Mary Henderson and Carl Turnbull.
The company has been established for 35 years.
There are 21 full time planning and design staff members.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Specialty Stores
¨ Department Stores 
¨ Mass/Discount Stores 
¨ Fixture Design 
¨ Golf Clubhouses/Pro Shops 
¨ Retail Shops in Hotels 
¨ Hospitality/Hotels/Restaurants 
¨ Health Clubs/Spas 
¨ Senior Living/Clinics 
¨ Highend Residential 
¨ Commercial Interiors 
¨ Contract Documents

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Since our founding in 1967, Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates has specialized in all aspects of interior design. Focused on providing outstanding service to our clients, we strive to deliver projects that exceed their expectations in all aspects. We believe our years of continuing success are the result to this ongoing commitment to our work.

Our unique combination of specialties in retail, hospitality and commercial planning and design has enabled us to develop multi-disciplinary management systems employed for the benefit of all projects.

Our staff, a high percentage of which have been with us for 15 years or more, is committed to the continuing success of our company, our clients and each other. By consistently producing award-winning designs, both the individuals in our organization and Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates as a whole have earned the respect of our industry.

CORE
1010 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #405 l Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-466-6116 l Fax: 202-466-6235
E-Mail: gen@COREdc.com  URL: www.COREdc.com
The principal officer of the company is Peter F. Hapstak III, AIA, IIDA

Dale A. Stewart, AIA is another contact for the company.
The company has been established for 7 years.
$4 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 19 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Communication Stores
¨ Restaurants & Breweries
¨ Cafés
¨ Clothing Stores
¨ Specialty Stores
¨ General Merchandise

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
CORE, formed in August 1991, has been recognized by the profession for its design talents and has received numerous awards. CORE combines creativity with innovative solutions. We devise methods that serve the project and respond to our client’s unique and changing needs. CORE embodies creative excellence and bottom line pragmatism.

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ERMCAR, INC.
2252 Northwest Parkway, Suite F l Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-690-0023 l Fax: 770-690-0025
E-Mail: pcarpenter@ermcar.com  URL: www.ermcar.com/ 
The principal officers of the company are John Ermlich, ISP, and Pete Carpenter.

The company has been established for 7 years.
$2 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 3 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a Capabilities Package available.
The company serves North America primarily, but has worldwide capabilities.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Retail Concept Facility Design
¨ Design Development / Value Engineering of fixturing/graphics
¨ Prototyping of fixtures, graphics, hardware, full stores
¨ Implementation services including manufacturing though installation
¨ Shop concept and full facility planning & design
¨ Fulfillment services including installation, kit packing, shipping & warehousing

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are able to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy

ERMCAR, Inc., an Atlanta based retail consulting and implementation firm, provides solutions to increase selling space productivity. ERMCAR knows what it costs to design and implement fixtures, graphics, shop concepts, and stores. ERMCAR gets to a practical, on-budget design faster. 

FRCH Design Worldwide
311 Elm Street|Suite 600l Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: 513-241-3000 l Fax: 513-241-5015
E-Mail: info@frch.com  URL: www.frch.com
The principal officer of the company is James T. Fitzgerald, Chairman

Other company contacts include James R. Tippmann, CEO; James R. Lazzari, Chief Technical Officer; and Paul R. Lechleiter, Chief Creative Officer.
The company has been established for 30 years.
$20 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 120 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide

Areas of Expertise
¨ Specialty Retail
¨ Branding Strategies / Concept Shops
¨ Department Stores (Full-price & Discount)
¨ Value Retailers / Discount Chains / Category Killers
¨ Retail Entertainment / Cinemas
¨ Shopping Centers (Full-price & Outlet)

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
FRCH Design Worldwide is an international architecture and design firm serving the retail, entertainment, restaurant, corporate office and hospitality markets.

Our intense passion for all aspects of extraordinary design, brands and architecture drives the way we do business. After nearly 40 years, we have learned that understanding the consumer, and applying this understanding to the design of our clients’ environments, is critical to success.

The firm offers architecture, interior design, graphic design and brand strategy to help create distinct customer experiences for clients including Starbucks, Disney, Federated Department Stores, Mills Corporation and Tiffany & Company. Visit www.frch.com to learn more.

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The International Design Group
188 Avenue Road l Toronto, Ontario. M5R 2JG. Canada
Phone: 416-961-1811 l Fax: 416-961-9734
E-Mail Address: Studio@idgdesign.com URL: www.idgdesign.com
The principal officer of the company is R. MacLachlan, Managing Director.

Ronald J. Harris, ISP, President is another contact for the company.
The company has been established for 26 years.
$4 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 32 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide

Areas of Expertise
¨ Shopping Centers
¨ Chain Stores
¨ Department Stores
¨ Cinemas
¨ Jewelry Stores
¨ Restaurants & Entertainment

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of the projects it will consider.

Company History and Philosophy
Established in 1972, The International Design Group’s principal strength is understanding the development process and the commercial needs of the client, whether the project is a 250 sq. ft. retail store or a 2.5m sq. ft. shopping center development. IDG attributes considerable importance to space planning, tenant mix and visual identification.

Kiku Obata & Company
6161 Delmar Avenue, Suite 200 l St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314-361-3110 l Fax: 314-361-4716
E-Mail Address: kiku_obata@kikuobata.com  URL: www.kikuobata.com
The principal officer of the company is Kiku Obata, ISP.

The company has been established for 20 years.
$4 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 20 Designers on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the continental U.S.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Brand/ Image/ Identity Positioning and Development
¨ Retail Store Design
¨ Fixture Design
¨ Sign Programs / Environmental Graphics / Packaging
¨ Point of Sale
¨ Specialty Lighting

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research.

Company History and Philosophy
At Kiku Obata & Company, we produce award winning environmental and print graphics, and retail store design. Since 1977, excellence in research, programming, concept, design and implementation has produced successful results for our clients. We believe in communicating identities, messages and ideas effectively and appropriately rather than imposing a particular style of design.

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little)
5815 Westpark Dr. l Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704-525-6350 l Fax: 704-561-8700
E-Mail Address: sstarr@littleonline.com  URL: www.littleonline.com/
The principal officer of the company is Steven Starr, ISP

The company has been established for 40 years.
$38.5 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 8 Designers on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the continental U.S.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Architecture
¨ Store Planning
¨ Interior Design
¨ Graphic Design
¨ Program Management / Site Development Consulting
¨ Digital Communications

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of the projects it will consider.

Company History and Philosophy
Established in 1964, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with offices in Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Orlando, Research Triangle Park, NC and Washington, D.C. An integral piece of the diverse national retail puzzle at Little, the Store Design Studio serves as a specialized team that integrates brand consulting, architecture, interior and graphic design to create branded environments that contribute to clients' business success. The studio provides award-winning design and the highest quality customer service for national multi-unit retailers, restaurateurs and unique boutique shops.

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Mancini•Duffy
39 West 13th Street l New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.938.1260 l Fax: 212.938.1267
E-Mail Address: edascal@manciniduffy.com  URL: www.manciniduffy.com
The principal officer of the company is Evangelo Dascal, ISP

Edward Calabrese, ISP, Marian Crawford, FISP, and Lisa Contreras are other contacts for the company.
The company has been established for 84 years.
$20 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 10 Designers on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Design for Retail
¨ Design for Law Firms
¨ Design for Financial Institutions
¨ Design for Publishing & New Media firms
¨ Strategic Planning & Workplace Innovation
¨ CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Maintenance)

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Mancini•Duffy has been in business over 80 years, established in 1920 as the corporation of Halsey, McCormack & Helmer. Headquartered in New York City, we have additional offices in Washington, D.C, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as an alliance with San Francisco-based Richard Pollack & Associates. In 2001, through a strategic alliance with the London-based firm TP Bennett, we formed Architects and Designers International Alliance (A+DIA), allowing us to provide design service throughout Europe.

We are a service-oriented firm whose goal is to provide the highest level of interior architecture to our clients. We hold that a work environment should be aesthetically appealing, functional, and reflective of an organization's culture - while also supporting and improving the way that client does business. Since we view the workplace as a solution and a tool for our clients, our design first begins when we understand a client's business as well as we understand our own.

NBBJ
111 South Jackson l Seattle, Washington 98104
Phone: 206-223-5134 l Fax: 206-621-2305
E-Mail: jadams@nbbj.com  URL: www.nbbj.com
The principal officer of the company is James D. Adams, ISP

Keith L. Smith is another contact for the company.
The company has been established for 55 years.
$70 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 30 full time Store Planners on staff.
The Company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Retail Design
¨ Store Design
¨ Graphic Design
¨ Active Media Design
¨ Packaging
¨ Entertainment

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
For over 50 years NBBJ’s practice has been characterized by a combined emphasis on design excellence and the highest standard of service available.

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Phase One Design
1170 Peachtree Street l Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone: 404-880-4690 l Fax: 404-222-0487
E-Mail: info@phaseonedesign.com URL: www.phaseonedesign.com
The principal officer of the company is Kathleen F. Socha, ISP

Florence A. (Andi) Kulp, ISP at the company is also an ISP member.
The company has been established for 7 years.
$6 million is the company’s average annual billing amount.
There are 3 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Store Planning
¨ Store Design
¨ Visual Merchandising
¨ Graphic Design
¨ Project Management
¨ Point of Purchase Display Design

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Creative…Yet responsible…Fresh approaches to age-old problems…Phase One Design follows thru from concept to construction. Major programs handled with small shop responsiveness. Marketing know-how produces store concepts that work. Fortune 500 clients: Coca-Cola stores, Georgia Pacific Displays. `98 Winner / NASFM Award.

Planet Retail Studios
1200 2nd Avenue l Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-233-0797 l Fax: 206-233-0897
E-Mail: info@planetretailstudios.com  URL: www.planetretailstudios.com
The principal officer of the company is Bruce J. Brigham, ASID, ISP.

The company has been established for 5 years.
$450 thousand is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 7 full time store planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Strategic Retail Design and Imaging
¨ Graphic Design
¨ Lighting Design
¨ Hospitality and Entertainment Design

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.

Company History and Philosophy
Throw out everything you once knew about store design….this retail planet has new rules.
Today’s great retailers know that they must establish their own markets to succeed - - - each micro-niched to respond to a unique customer self image. By pinpointing your customer’s aspirations, we help you focus your store to sell.

Retail Design Group
383 North Front Street l Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-224-2067 l Fax: 614-224-4618
E-Mail Address: retailresource@retaildesigngroup.com  URL: www.retaildesigngroup.com/
The principal officer of the company is John D. Aller, ISP, President and Founder.

The company has been established for 10 years.
$2 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 25 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the continental U.S. plus two foreign countries.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Strategic Retail Planning
¨ Environmental Design
¨ Architectural and Engineering Documentation
¨ Graphic Design
¨ Fixture Design
¨ 3D Computer Visualization

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the size of projects it will consider.
The company is willing to provide market research & feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Retail Design Group – 10 year, full service architectural, graphic design and imaging company specializing in retail design. We develop prototypes for national retailers, provide roll-out construction documentation and are experienced in re-imaging stores. We take pride in participating in our client’s vision, creating concepts, which reflect their corporate vision.

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RGLA Solutions, Inc.
5100 River Road, Suite 125
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847-671-7452  Fax: 847-671-4200
email: info@rgla.com   www.rgla.com
Principal Officer: Randy Sattler, Principal

The company has been established for 35 years.
There are 25 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company serves national and international clients
The company has annual billing in the U.S of $3,600,000
The company has computer-assisted design capabilities
The company has a brochure available.

Area of expertise:
Retail Planning & Design
Environmental and Graphic Design
Branding Strategies
Architecture/Program Management/Rollout
Visual Merchandising
Specialty Retail, Financial Institutions, Food Service

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

RGLA is one of the nation's leading retail design firms providing Retail Planning and Design, Environmental and Graphic Design, Branding Strategies, Architecture, Program Management and Visual Merchandising. With a dedicated team of former retail executives, exceptional architects, designers, program managers and supporting staff, the firm is positioned to provide the perfect mix of retail industry know-how and creative sollutions. Its turnkey retail solutions-based process is known to acheive client success while establishing long-standing partnerships with the most reputable retailers in the industry including Barneys New York, The Orvis Company, Crabtree & Evelyn, Florsheim, ULTA, Masterfoods USA, and Vans among others.

With offices in Chicago and Los Angeles, RGLA services clients nationwide and internationally. For more information about RGLA Solutions, please visit www. rgla.com or call 800-899-RGLA.

Rogers & Rogers, Inc.
515 East 72nd Street l New York, New York 10021
Phone: 212-772-2915 l Fax: 212-288-3847
The principal officer of the company is Allen Rogers, ISP.

The company has been established for 10 years.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the United States.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Custom Fixtures and Furniture
¨ Millwork and Cabinetry (Wood, Metal and Glass)
¨ Retail and Specialty Stores
¨ Lighting Design

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.

Company History and Philosophy
Rogers & Rogers produces custom furniture and fixtures to noted companies throughout the U.S., working closely with clients, architects and designers to value engineer projects while maintaining cost and quality. Our Factories in Canada provide the finest veneers, metals and glass. In addition, trained staff supervises installations insuring timely openings and quality control.

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Schafer
635 Butterfield Road l Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: 630-932-8787 l Fax: 630-932-8788
Email: BOB@SCHAFERDESIGN.COM  URL: www.Schaferdesign.com
The principal officer of the company is Robert W. Schafer, ISP, Principal, Chairman

Ronald H. Lubben, FISP, FIIDA, Principal, COO is also an ISP member
The company has been established for 51 years.
There are 40 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Positioning and Strategy Development
¨ Corporate Identity and Communication Systems
¨ Packaging and Pop Design
¨ Space Planning / Interior Design / Visual Merchandising
¨ Documentation and Roll-Out Services
¨ Architecture / Engineering

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Schafer is a worldwide strategic design consultancy providing premiere services to partner with businesses to grow and succeed. Fifty years of experience and a creative team continuously raising industry benchmarks, Schafer offers unparalleled value confidence and integrity of service. Our Sole purpose is to improve our clients business positioning through design.

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Charles Sparks + Company
Three Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 235
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: 708-449-4030 l Fax: 708-449-4033
E-Mail: info@csparksco.com  URL: www.csparksco.com
The principal officer of the company is Charles Sparks, ISP.

The company has been established for 15 years.
$3 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 4 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the United States, Asia-Pacific and Iceland.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Lighting Design
¨ Interior Design
¨ Architectural Design
¨ Branding / Visual Communications / Graphic Design
¨ Fixture Design
¨ Construction Administration

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Charles Sparks + Company is centered on retail store design, integrating the disciplines of architecture, branding, store planning, interior design, fixture design, lighting design, visual communications / graphic design and construction administration. Our approach is strategic and results oriented. Our combined experience covers department stores, institutions, supermarkets and specialty stores in a wide variety of categories.

Trauth Associates Ltd.
1550 N. Northeast Hwy., Ste 333 l Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-827-9300 l Fax: 847-827-9329
Email: TAL@TRAUTH.COM  URL: WWW.TRAUTH.COM
The principal officer of the company is Robert J. Trauth, ISP, IIDA.

Russell E. Trauth, FISP, FIIDA, is a life member of ISP.
The company has been established for 32 years.
There are 4-6 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves the entire United States.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Department and Specialty Stores, Concept and Vendor Shops
¨ Jewelry Stores, Boutiques, Museum Shops, Stationery and Gifts
¨ Bookstores, Domestics, Sporting Goods, Food Service and Restaurants.
¨ Concept and Prototype Development, Retail Identity and Roll-Out Programs.
¨ Graphic Design, Fixture Design and Development, Point of Purchase Displays.
¨ Construction management, Supervision and Inspection, Visual Merchandising.

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Trauth Associates Ltd. Is a professional design consultancy specializing in retail design and corporate imaging. Built on a foundation of over 40 years of experience, they create original and cost-effective solutions to merchandising problems. The principals are an integral part of the project development team, serving as strategic partners throughout the planning process. The firm offers a flexible array of consulting services and maintains long term relationships by partnering with retailers and industry affiliates.

Vinick Associates, Inc.
2075 Silas Deane Highway l Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: 860-721-0045 l Fax: 860-721-0244
Email: bebstein@vinick.com  URL: www.vinick.com
The principal officer of the company is Barbara Ebstein, ISP, FASID, President

The company has been established for over 50 years.
$900,000 is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 12 full time Store Planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities.
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide.

Areas of Expertise
¨ Hardlines – Bookstores, china and glass, hardware
¨ Softlines – Men, Women, and Children’s clothing, domestics
¨ Shoe stores, leathergoods, luggage
¨ Fast food, restaurants, candy stores
¨ Retail banking
¨ Telecommunications

Other Information About the Firm
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider.
They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Our holistic approach produces award-winning designs. Every aspect of the store, including image, store fixtures, lighting, graphics and finishes, is designed to enhance the sale of product and attract the market. Our energetic team of architects, store graphic designers and engineers are ready to serve your needs.

Robert Young Associates, Inc.
3100 McKinnon Street l 4th Floor l Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214-220-9050 l Fax: 214-220-9047
E-mail: RYOUNG@RYA.com  URL: www.RYA.com
The principal officer of the company is Robert C. Young, ISP

Thomas Herndon, ISP at the company is also a member of the ISP.
The company has been established for 33 years.
$5 million is the firm’s average annual billing amount.
There are 50 full time store planners on staff.
The company has Computer Aided Design (CAD) capabilities
The company has a brochure available.
The company serves worldwide

Areas of Expertise
¨ Program Analysis / Scope Development
¨ Concept Development
¨ Architectural Design
¨ Interior Design
¨ Merchandise Planning
¨ Cost Estimating / Construction Administration

Other Information About the Company
The company sets no limits on the sizes of the projects it will consider. They are willing to provide market research and feasibility studies.

Company History and Philosophy
Our goal is to provide Retail Design Services that creatively translate our Client’s vision into reality.

Our philosophy is grounded in our people. We believe in…
¨ Respect for the individual
¨ Honesty and integrity in all we do
¨ Excellence in all pursuits
and we have for the past thirty three years.

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