Grocery Brochure

Grocery Retail Architecture + Engineering for Modern Brands

Your Trusted Partner in Grocery Design + Expansion At HFA, we understand the unique challenges grocery brands face — whether you’re rapidly expanding across regions or maintaining consistency across multiple store formats. With decades of experience in design and engineering, we’re here to help you grow smarter — not just bigger.

We Help You: + Hit tight deadlines and budgets without sacrificing quality

+ Streamline renovations and new builds, even in active store environments

+ Tailor designs to local markets while maintaining brand consistency

Smart Design for Growing Grocery Brands Grocery stores are more than retail spaces, they’re community landmarks. That’s why our collaborative approach focuses on creating environments that reflect both your brand vision and local values.

Whether you’re scaling regionally or nationally, we help you avoid the pitfalls of a one-size-fits-all solution while keeping what made your brand successful at the core.

Scale with Strategy.

Design with Purpose.

As you plan your growth, focus on what should remain consistent: logistics, experience, and brand identity. For everything else - adaptability and localization are key.

Let HFA guide your next chapter.

national coverage

Coast to Coast + Licensed in 50 States

licensed in states

STAFF

We have over 600 professionals working coast to coast, and licensure across all 50 states, so we can collaborate no matter where you’re based. We seek to deliver the right balance of simplicity and innovation to align teams and technology around what matters most—your customer.

600+

professionals

7 OFFICES across 2COUNTRIES

20,000+ projects permitted

2,000+ com munit ie s

Employee Owned. People Powered.

national + regional brand experience

Trusted by Grocery Retailers + Developers Nationwide

single-source studio

Bring your whole design team together.

Unite your multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers, permitters, and project delivery professionals, so you can:

+ Maximize coordination across disciplines

+ Streamline communications and gather feedback earlier

+ Create higher quality documents that can be delivered sooner

fully integrated disciplines Architecture

Refrigeration

Interior Architecture

Commissioning

Landscape Architecture

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Permitting

Plumbing Engineering

Civil Engineering

Fire Protection Engineering

Grocery-Specific Suite of Services

PRODUCT PREP AREA

STOCK & WAREHOUSE

RECEIVING/LOADING MEAT PREP AREA

PRODUCE PREP AREA

RECEVING

PRODUCE

DELI

CUSTOMER SERVICE

BAKERY & KITCHEN

ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE SALES - P.O.S.

ENTRANCE

FOOD/CAFE SEATING

At HFA, we design vibrant grocery spaces that meet strategic goals, from site selection and brand visibility to integrated, efficient layouts. Our holistic approach brings together all key disciplines to support both front- and back-of-house operations, using adaptable designs and cost-effective systems that evolve with planned upgrades and refresh cycles.

With solutions like curbside pickup and touchless checkout, we enhance convenience for a seamless, omnichannel shopping experience.

Our comprehensive suite of grocery-specific services includes:

+ New Store + Remodel Programs

+ Brand Integration

+ Prototype Design + Management

+ CAP X Programs

+ Distribution Facility Design + Remodels

+ Power Systems Support

+ Automation Integration

+ Net Zero + Decarbonization Programs

+ Special Projects

+ Reality Capture + Modeling

experience

Whole Foods Market

Walmart Supercenter

EG America

Stop & Shop

Target

experience

Walmart Neighborhood Market

experience

Market Basket

The Fresh Market

Wegmans

Complementary Services to Enhance + Support the Grocery Industry + Supply Chain + Omni-Channel

Distribution Solutions + Integration of Automation + Robotics + Grocery Delivery + Curbside Pickup

Infrastructure + Cold Storage Facilities + Hospitality Design + Fueling Canopy Design + Micro-Fulfillment Center Development + EV Charging Integration

a breadth of crossindustry experience that supports grocery

let’s talk.

Steven Le, ncarb

Grocery + Retail Sr Lead steven.le@hfa-ae.com 508.528.0770, ext. 512

Austin Munsch

Client Partnerships Lead austin.munsch@hfa-ae.com 479.273.7780, ext. 602

www.hfa-ae.com