Case Study: Calgary Co-op achieves a more distinctive, community-focused store experience with Shikatani Lacroix Design

Calgary Co-op refreshes its 60-year-old brand with Shikatani Lacroix Design

Calgary Co-op, one of the city's oldest grocery chains, faced intense new competition from national retailers. To combat this, they partnered with Shikatani Lacroix Design for an environmental design service to reposition and differentiate their brand by leveraging their long-standing local history.

Shikatani Lacroix Design transformed the Auburn Bay Co-op store with a contemporary and distinctive design that highlighted local products and community connections. The solution included a refreshed layout, bright colors to identify store sections, and locally-inspired décor, creating an approachable and welcoming experience. This redesign by Shikatani Lacroix Design successfully repositioned the grocery chain, uniting its brand narrative and enhancing the customer experience by emphasizing its community focus.

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