From bland utility to beloved brand.
What if we reinvented the entire telecommunications industry by turning boring stores into shopping destinations through an absolute design evolution of the category?
To create true business transformation, we analyzed Verizon’s brand across all physical and digital touchpoints. With our findings, we created a strategically scaled plan to overcome negative customer perception, a commoditized product offering, and increasing competition in the hybrid retail telecomm marketplace.
Working to ensure Verizon left its mark on customers’ minds, we positioned Verizon Destination Stores at prominent locations across the United States; Chicago, Minneapolis, Santa Monica, Houston, and Boston. We worked with landlords to showcase the telecommunications brand where shoppers would see it most—next to luxury stores and sought-after restaurants.


IT’S NOT ABOUT THE PHONES
To humanize the store experience, we organized the space by lifestyle. This took the focus away from the basic products that all the competitors sell and gave Verizon the opportunity to expand its product offerings while showcasing items in dynamic, interactive, and complementary ways.
We recognized that small business owners were increasingly seeking comprehensive solutions and products to help them grow their brands. So, we created location-inspired areas in each store to engage this type of Verizon shopper at a deeper level.
SERVICES
PROJECT TEAM
Jay Highland
Wendy Johnson
Adam Limbach
Bonnie Kyle
Becca Robinett
Joanna Felder
Caroline Moore
Emma Norris
Susan Siewny
Hiedi Gordon
Mindi Trank
Lynn Rosenbaum
Randy Liddil
Jeff Wietrzykowski
Mary Lynn Waite
Meghan Coleman
Megan Maiberger
Steve Williams
SCALING THE SOLUTION


“Throughout the process, their leadership has been exemplary.”
– Domenico D’Ambrosio, Executive Director, Verizon
BRAGGING RIGHTS

GOLD AWARD WINNER
SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS 2015
SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS 2015
In-Store Communications

WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS
SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS 2015
SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS 2015

5 DESTINATION STORES OPENED
500+ SMART STORES OPENED
500+ SMART STORES OPENED