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 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.
licensed in states
7 OFFICES across 2COUNTRIES
projects permitted
2,000+ com m unities
STAFF
20,000+
600+
professionals
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
Ed Damphousse
Sr Client Partnerships Lead ed.damphousse@hfa-ae.com 508.528.0770, ext. 425
www.hfa-ae.com