Enhancing timeless elegance

DE GRUCHY

department store rejuvenation

De Gruchy is Jersey’s premier department store, much-loved but needed an interior overhaul to up its game.  An enhanced aspirational shopping experience aimed to attract more premium brands and customers.

Respecting the store’s 200+ year heritage, the new design treads a delicate balance mixing traditional and contemporary touchpoints. The store’s signature pattern is integrated into architectural landmarks, creating memorable backdrops for premier brands

THE RESULT - After 7 phases of works over a 2 year period, the evidence has shown that sales increases have averaged in excess of 20% with perhaps the strongest performance from 7 fashion brands that relocated from the ground floor to the first floor, all showing increased densities and in several cases, substantial increases in turnover.
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Improving the interior layout included reconfiguring the circulation points, smoothing the movement between fashion, beauty and accessories zones.  A highlight is the footwear area which gained pace and magnetic energy. 

De Gruchy: a desirable department store destination where the interior now complements the status of the facade.