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Responding to New Retail Construction Trends

As retailers rethink the physical layout of stores to meet the changing needs and preferences of customers as the economy reopens, one thing is certain: The team at Leon Williams Contractors is ready to help build the perfect retail space.

A Maryville construction company, Leon Williams has decades of experience working with business owners to find the right solution to their needs, whether a new custom-built space or by updating and renovating existing stores.

If a new facility is called for, our experts can help evaluate the best sites for the building. During construction, we’ll keep an eye on costs and use our value-engineering expertise to ensure the client is getting the most value for their money.

But catering to customer preferences doesn’t have to require building a brand-new commercial development. Existing spaces can be adapted to new trends. In a Commercial Observer article, the authors write that even small changes can make the difference when retooling retail properties and restaurants to appeal to consumers in the months and years ahead:

Take the expanded curbside pickup trend that exploded during COVID-19. By making simple, small changes, retailers have been able to capitalize on this way to purchase and pick up during the pandemic.

… Landlords will need to find quick, inexpensive ways to accommodate new consumer desires for more space and less contact — like bigger, outdoor patios at restaurants for al fresco dining. It’s all about identifying and tapping into the next wave of consumer interaction and patterning a property to accommodate them quickly.

Whether a full build or an interior renovation, Leon Williams has the experience and know-how to turn our clients’ visions into reality. Since 1964, we’ve been building retail spaces and restaurants throughout East Tennessee. Visit www.lwcontractorstn.com or call (865) 982-1734 to learn how we can help.