What We Do

seven roots’ project portfolio focuses on a variety of community-focused independent grocers, including neighborhood, urban, and rural stores, food co-ops, multi-use developments, natural food stores, and small format concepts.

Our approach is focused on operational feasibility and long term business sustainability. From feasibility to design - “how to create a viable solution?” is the focus of our work.

Store Development


Project Strategy ‍ ‍
Scenario planning
Multi-stakeholder relationship facilitation

Design + Site Feasibility ‍ ‍
Site/space assessment
Site design support

Store Planning + Design ‍ ‍
Full store programming
Equipment specification + procurement support

Interior Design + Signage‍ ‍
Concept development + specification
Community engagement
Assessment/architectural support

Food Service/Prepared Foods
Programming + Design‍

Organizational

Strategy, Planning + Development‍
Vision + concept development
Strategic planning
Project assessments

Governance Support‍ ‍
Training + facilitation
Systems & processes
Leadership coaching
Policy Governance support

Community Engagement +
Brand Strategy ‍ ‍
Engagement/marketing planning
Brand development
Merchandising signage

Vibrant grocery store prepared foods department

“The interior design and brand feel spot on and I love it. Thank you. I really feel like you listened to us and captured who we are and where we are headed.”

- Sherri Myers, former General Manager