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Grocery Store Signs (interior)
The design of any sign is only limited by its function and expense. A very utilitarian sign may cost very little while a very expensive sign may lose some of its functionality. The sign design can say a great deal about what type of experience customers should expect. The most inexpensive signs may tell customers that prices will be kept very low in the store because money isn’t being wasted on expensive signage (and the savings are passed to the customer). However, cheap signs may send an…See More
Bud Perry commented on Eric Le Blanc's blog post Making the Grade
"It's always easy to tell when an employee has no idea what they're doing. Good employees are trained and educated employees. Deli employees should also remember when someone is buying sliced meat they probably will be buying…"
Bud Perry joined Joseph Tarnowski's group
New Stores/Redesigned Stores
A group for discussions about building or remodeling stores, including links to photo albums of new stores.
Bud Perry posted a blog post
Grocery Store Restrooms
excerpt from my book "Grocery Store Design":Public restrooms can be costly with regards to labor for cleaning & maintenance. However, the importance of public restrooms for customers should not be overlooked; they are more than mere conveniences. For parents with young children in tow, restrooms can be a necessity. Customers may choose a store with available restrooms rather than a store without.If public restrooms are going to be provided, they must be more than simply available; they must…See More
Bud Perry's album was featured 
Grocery Stores I've Designed in Oregon
A small selection of the many grocery stores I designed while living in Oregon from 1986-2000.
Bud Perry commented on Joseph Tarnowski's album
Lamb's Markets
"This was the first Lamb's Thriftway store I helped to design. I went on to design the Lamb's Garden Home Thriftway, basing my concepts on the great Portland Union Train Station. Then I designed the Palisades Market with the giant…"
Bud Perry replied to Joseph Tarnowski's discussion How Does Your Store Layout and Assortment Impact Your Checkout Configuration?
"I completely agree! I can't count the number of store owners I've designed for who insisted on having a large number of checkstands that they would never operate all at once, even on their busiest days. I think it sends a clear message to…"
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I have designed grocery stores for over 26 years including close to 100 (includes some chains) along the West Coast. I've had a hand in Fred Meyers, many Thriftways, IGAs, Food Lion, Yoke's, Nature's Fresh NW, and dozens of small one-up independents.
I worked for Commercial Design Systems, United Grocers, Kysor-Kalt Manufacturing (refrigeration), and PayLess Drug Stores NW while a resident of Oregon from 1986 - 2000.
I worked for Commercial Design Systems, United Grocers, Kysor-Kalt Manufacturing (refrigeration), and PayLess Drug Stores NW while a resident of Oregon from 1986 - 2000.
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Grocery Store Signs (interior)
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The design of any sign is only limited by its function and expense. A very utilitarian sign may cost very little while a very expensive sign may lose some of its functionality. The sign design can say a great deal about what type of experience customers…
Continue Grocery Decor & Color
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 11:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
(excerpt from my book "Grocery Store Planning")
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Like signage, décor delivers a message to customers. A clean, utilitarian design can tell customers a store is focusing on low prices and not spending a lot of money on fancy signage and décor. However, cheap, flimsy, or dirty décor can tell customers…
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