Rosanna
Award-winning designer Rosanna Bowles wanted a retail shop to match the brand’s successful wholesale reputation with an atmosphere that spoke to their key customers. Works Consulting was called on to help negotiate and manage the process of opening a new store in a busy and trendy Seattle location.
Challenge
International award-winning designer Rosanna Bowles wanted a retail shop that would put her successful wholesale company on the map and provide a visual backdrop for frequent media coverage.
Solution
Works Consulting managed the new Rosanna store opening in a prime location in Seattle’s University Village Shopping Center, providing coordination between architects, shopping center management and staff, and directing merchandising, operations and staff hiring and training.
Results
A destination retail store that puts the focus on Rosanna’s outstanding designs and offers stellar customer service within a relaxed design-savvy atmosphere located in Seattle’s highly trafficked University Village shopping mall.
“Miriam Works provided invaluable assistance in the launch of our store. When opening our flagship boutique in University Village in Seattle, we knew it was important to work with someone who understood our priorities: a personal approach to each customer, an impeccable design environment and flawless operations.
Miriam Works facilitated the opening of our new store, providing a comprehensive project schedule, facilitating meetings between our designers and University Village management, hiring and training staff and developing cohesive policies and procedures. Miriam collaborated closely with our office/warehouse staff, design team and owners. We consider her part of Rosanna’s team and would not hesitate to contact her for retail consulting in the future.“
