Retail Interior/Exterior Layout Design Project (Written Report and Layout – Due by Week 7) No Late Projects Accepted! Thoroughly research and present a written report with layout on a major retailer to include the store layout. Choose from the retail stores found on Page 10 of the syllabus. Refer to the Assignment Sheet for Due Dates for the presentations. FIRST, DRAW A FLOOR LAYOUT PLAN OF YOUR STORE. Indicate where the merchandise will be displayed and/or department locations using a free flow, grid, loop, or spine layout from C. 13. The diagram should also include the space allotted for shipping and receiving of merchandise, storage of merchandise, office space, employee break room, restrooms, dressing rooms, layaway areas, service desks, entrances and exits, etc. Draw the layout to approximate scale of store and each department. NOTE: MS Word can be used to draw your store layout. Show Layout as Appendix A after Section VIII Appendix (See Outline of Required Sections given at bottom of this page). Also layout examples in Handouts. Information to also place in required outline of Sections found at bottom of this page. Indicate on the diagram how the traffic should flow through the business. Explain how the traffic flow plan will maximize sales and profits. Specify the display areas and explain why you chose the specific locations. Specify where the cash register(s) and check-out counter(s) will be located. Explain why the location. Present which types of atmospherics you intend to use in your store (music, smell, lighting, etc.). Present how the floor plan minimizes security problems and helps reduce shoplifting and employee theft. Present how your plan for the exterior design of the store and how the exterior design will enhance the overall image of the store’s interior layout.
