Supermarket Design & Remodel Case Studies
Real Projects. Real Transformations. Real Results.
Broden Design Group provides supermarket design, grocery store remodeling, retail branding, custom fabrication and installation for independent grocers and multi-location supermarket chains. For more than 36 years, our team has helped retailers transform new and existing stores through interior and exterior design, department branding, signage, décor, wayfinding and complete design-build-install solutions.
Explore our supermarket design case studies below to see real grocery store remodels, new store designs and retail transformations completed for ShopRite, Big Y, Fresh Grocer, Cingari Family Markets and other grocery retailers throughout the Northeast.
Why Retail Design Matters
Today’s shoppers expect more than aisles and shelves. They expect experiences.
Modern supermarkets must balance:
- Brand identity
- Customer flow
- Wayfinding
- Department differentiation
- Fresh food merchandising
- Exterior curb appeal
- Operational efficiency
The projects featured below highlight how Broden Design Group helps retailers achieve these goals through a complete design-build-install process.
Featured Supermarket Design Projects
Fresh Grocer of Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn, New York
Challenge: Transform an 18,000-square-foot basement grocery store with no natural light and limited architectural features into an inviting, easy-to-navigate supermarket that could stand out in Brooklyn’s competitive grocery market.
Broden’s Solution: Broden used bold department branding, vibrant colors, integrated wayfinding and continuous floor striping to guide shoppers through the store and create stronger visual distinction between departments.
Result: The remodel transformed a challenging below-grade space into a visually engaging shopping environment designed to improve navigation, encourage discovery and differentiate Fresh Grocer from nearby discount-oriented competitors.
Services: Urban supermarket design • Grocery store remodeling • Department branding • Retail wayfinding • Interior décor • Fresh food merchandising
View Project: Fresh Grocer of Brooklyn
Cingari Family Markets / ShopRite of Shelton
Southern Connecticut
Challenge: Modernize the supermarket environment while maintaining the neighborhood-market character customers valued and creating greater brand consistency across multiple locations.
Broden’s Solution: Broden developed a refreshed design incorporating contemporary forms, natural finishes, thoughtful lighting, updated department identities and cohesive branding elements that could extend across the Cingari Family Markets network.
Result: The project established a foundation for a broader multi-location supermarket rebranding initiative. Broden reports that the renovations contributed to increased shopper traffic and stronger customer engagement.
Services: Supermarket rebranding • Multi-location retail design • Grocery store remodeling • Retail décor • Department branding • Customer experience design
View Project: ShopRite of Shelton / Cingari Family Markets
Big Y Foods (Supermarkets) & Big Y Express (Convenience Stores)
Massachusetts
Challenge: Support an evolving regional grocery brand across multiple store generations while maintaining a consistent experience across supermarkets, convenience stores and interior and exterior brand touchpoints.
Broden’s Solution: Through its long-term partnership with Big Y, Broden has supported new store development, supermarket remodels, exterior storefront design, branding updates, digital menu layouts, point-of-purchase materials, displays and visual merchandising.
Result: Broden’s integrated approach has helped Big Y maintain visual consistency from exterior storefronts through the in-store environment while supporting evolving brand standards across multiple formats and locations.
Services: Grocery store branding • Supermarket remodeling • New store design • Interior and exterior retail design • Retail signage • Visual merchandising • Chain-wide branding
View Project: Big Y Foods
Newfield Avenue Grade A Market
Stamford, Connecticut
Challenge: Refresh an independent Stamford grocery store without losing the neighborhood-market identity and local character that differentiate it from larger supermarket chains.
Broden’s Solution: Broden combined the market’s established neighborhood identity with contemporary supermarket design, refreshed exterior elements, department branding, retail signage and a more organized visual experience.
Result: The updated design reinforces Grade A Market’s local roots while creating a more contemporary, welcoming and cohesive shopping environment designed to help an independent grocer compete in a modern retail market.
Services: Independent grocery store design • Exterior retail design • Supermarket décor • Retail signage • Department branding • Customer experience design
View Project: Newfield Avenue Grade A Market
ShopRite of Roxborough
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Challenge: Modernize an existing Philadelphia supermarket while creating stronger visual consistency and improving the presentation of key fresh departments.
Broden’s Solution: Broden redesigned the retail environment with updated department branding, décor, signage and visual elements designed to improve navigation and create a more contemporary grocery shopping experience.
Result: The remodel transformed the store into a more cohesive, modern ShopRite environment while strengthening department visibility and the overall customer experience.
Services: Supermarket remodeling • Grocery store design • Department branding • Retail signage • Wayfinding
View Project: ShopRite of Roxborough
ShopRite of Drexeline
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Challenge: Develop a comprehensive new supermarket environment requiring more than two years of planning and coordination while balancing brand identity, customer experience, functionality and operational requirements.
Broden’s Solution: Broden collaborated with ownership, architects and contractors to develop detailed renderings, coordinate interior and exterior branding, fabricate custom décor and signage, and complete installation through its in-house teams.
Result: The project brought interior design, exterior branding, custom fabrication and installation together into a cohesive new ShopRite environment, demonstrating Broden’s ability to manage complex supermarket design-build projects from concept through installation.
Services: New supermarket design • Grocery store development • Interior and exterior branding • Custom fabrication • Retail signage • Design-build-install • Full-store design coordination
View Project: ShopRite of Drexeline
ShopRite of Front & Olney
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Challenge: Create a more engaging and navigable supermarket environment capable of supporting the demands of a busy, high-volume urban Philadelphia grocery store.
Broden’s Solution: Broden focused the redesign on stronger department identities, clearer retail wayfinding and cohesive grocery store décor while considering customer flow and the operational needs of a high-traffic location.
Result: The completed design created a more cohesive shopping environment with clearer department differentiation and navigation while supporting an engaging customer experience.
Services: Urban supermarket design • Grocery store design • Department branding • Retail wayfinding • Supermarket décor • Customer experience design
View Project: ShopRite of Front & Olney
Beyond Individual Stores: Complete Interior & Exterior Design Solutions
Many of Broden’s most successful projects involve more than interior décor alone.
The firm’s integrated approach combines:
Interior Retail Design
- Department branding
- Signage systems
- Environmental graphics
- Visual merchandising
- Customer experience design
Exterior Store Design
- Storefront branding
- Architectural enhancements
- Exterior signage
- Entry features
- Brand identity integration
This holistic approach helps retailers create consistent customer experiences across every touchpoint.
The Broden Difference
Every project featured in this case study hub reflects the same core philosophy:
Great retail design should strengthen brands, improve customer experiences, and support business performance.
Broden Design Group delivers this through:
Strategic Design
Retail environments aligned with brand goals and customer expectations.
In-House Fabrication
Custom décor, signage, displays, and branded elements manufactured with quality control.
Professional Installation
Experienced teams that bring concepts to life in both new and existing stores.
Integrated Project Management
A streamlined process that connects design, fabrication, logistics, and installation.
Explore More Supermarket Design Projects
From independent markets and regional grocery chains to large-scale supermarket remodels and brand transformations, Broden Design Group continues helping retailers create environments that inspire customers and drive results.
Whether you’re planning a grocery store remodel, supermarket rebranding initiative, new store development, or chain-wide décor program, our portfolio demonstrates what’s possible when strategic design meets expert execution.
Ready to discuss your next supermarket design project? Contact Broden Design Group to learn how our team can help bring your vision to life.