We’re witnessing a global revolution as brands are reimagining physical spaces in order to build brand love. Leading brands recognize the evolving relationships with consumers and have shifted beyond just selling products. They’re creating movement, fostering community, and immersing shoppers in new forms of brand storytelling and interaction – experiences that evoke true emotion and […]
Vertical: Retail
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club partnered with WD to create accurate as-built models across more than 600 locations—despite limited existing documentation. What began as a scanning and modeling effort evolved into a scalable digital foundation supporting remodel programs and a future-ready digital twin system.
Beyond 3D: How Digital Twins Turn Physical Asset Data into Retail Intelligence
At a recent RetailSpaces’ retreat, WD’s Vice President Bianca Doerschlag delivered one of the most forward-leaning sessions of the event: a forward-looking breakdown of how smarter data collection is reshaping the way retailers plan, design, build, and manage their spaces — long before a single piece of drywall goes up. For many in the industry, […]
Retail Is the New Ride: Designing Guest Experiences That Convert
Retail inside attractions is no longer a support function—it’s a headline act. As guest expectations rise and attention spans shrink, the most successful brands are rethinking retail as something closer to entertainment, storytelling, and participation than simple point-of-sale. In our recent IAAPA webinar, we explored how the lines between attractions, retail, and culture are dissolving—and […]
Walmart Remodels
Faced with the challenge of executing remodels faster and more consistently than ever before, Walmart partnered with us to reinvent the process from the ground up. Legacy documentation and workflows were replaced with new digital tools, refined standards, and a collaborative framework—cutting remodel timelines from 220 days to just 128 days.
The Home Depot
For more than 25 years, we've partnered with The Home Depot—supporting everything from expanded hardware aisles to pro-driven services and improved in-store experiences. As growth accelerated, we helped build a multi-disciplinary partnership designed to match the brand’s pace, scale, and commitment to helping doers get more done.
Walmart Fire Protection
Walmart was facing widespread corrosion and leaks in fire sprinkler systems across its national fleet. We built a scalable program to identify failing infrastructure, prioritize replacements, and restore safety—all while keeping stores open and compliant across diverse jurisdictions.
Walmart Total Health Access
Walmart Canada set out to redefine health and wellness by transforming a shopping trip into holistic care. The result was Walmart Total Health Access—a centralized hub that combines pharmacy, medical, vision, dental, and community services into one seamless, accessible space.
Rebel
Rebel set out to elevate its position as Australia’s leading sports retailer by creating an immersive flagship in Melbourne that celebrates movement and inclusivity. Together, we designed a destination that fuses sport, culture, and community—transforming shopping into an experience that inspires every athlete to play, move, and belong.
Nike
Nike Store Operations needed a more efficient way to manage day-to-day processes across its global fleet. Hundreds of outdated training modules and inconsistent documents were slowing store teams down. Together, we overhauled the system—developing a standardized, scalable operations manual that drives clarity, consistency, and growth across every location.
