You're opening or renovating a supermarket. We design the floor plan, source shelving · lighting · refrigeration · POS · ESL from vetted Chinese factories, and deliver it all — so you focus on your customers, not on logistics.
We are your end-to-end retail integration partner. We design your store, source equipment from our vetted factory network, oversee production, manage quality control, and deliver everything to your site — all under one contract, one team, one point of accountability. We don't mark up equipment prices. You see factory invoices directly. Our fee is transparent and separate.
We partnered with the Taichung store team on their supermarket renovation. Compared to local Taiwanese suppliers, we saved them nearly 50% on equipment costs, upgraded them to more advanced store systems, and helped reduce labor costs by nearly 40% while improving customer satisfaction.
— Taichung Store Team Taichung, Taiwan · Project in progress VerifiedHow we're different — at a glance
| Criteria | ❌ Traditional Design/Trading Co. | ✅ ChinaRetailDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ❌ Marked up 30–50% | ✅ Factory-direct pricing |
| Supplier Recommendation | ❌ Based on commissions | ✅ Based on quality & fit |
| Supplier Relationship | ❌ Middleman owns it | ✅ You own it directly |
| Factory Verification | ❌ Rarely visited in person | ✅ Every factory visited in person |
| Transparency | ❌ Hidden markups | ✅ Design fee + advisory fee only |
| Accountability | ❌ Passes blame to factory | ✅ One contract, one accountable team — you don't chase factories, we do |
Initial consultation is always complimentary. No obligation.
We provide complete design and sourcing services for overseas retailers. You get professional plans, realistic visuals, and factory-direct equipment — all from one trusted partner.
Space planning · Traffic flow
Visualizing your future store
Precise details for contractors
Factory direct sourcing
从平面规划到空间呈现 — 我们为各类零售业态提供专业的设计解决方案
A transparent, milestone-based process. You talk to one team; we coordinate every factory.
Store size, format, budget and local market review
Clear pricing, milestones and responsibility scope
Layout, flow planning, 3D visuals & equipment list
Connect you with factories, coordinate quotes, specs & quantities
Coordinate production, supervise quality, ensure logistics
Every partner factory has been visited and evaluated in person. You get factory-direct quality — from commercial refrigeration and retail lighting to electronic shelf labels and shelving systems — all curated by your retail design consultant.
From airport pickup to factory visits and tours of China's most advanced supermarkets — we plan and host the entire journey for overseas retail buyers seeking store upgrade inspiration and cost-effective sourcing.
From layout planning to spatial presentation — 5,000 m² large supermarket project.
Practical advice, trends, and industry insights for overseas retailers planning their next store renovation.
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Read More →ChinaRetailDesign was founded by Sammy Huang, a senior designer with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry. Sammy spent more than a decade serving global retail giants including Carrefour and Tesco, gaining deep insights into retail operations and consumer behavior across diverse markets.
In China, we have served over 1,000+ retail stores, hundreds of wet markets, and five-star hotel and shopping mall projects — covering everything from community supermarkets to large-format hypermarkets. Our deep understanding of China's local retail ecosystem, combined with a global perspective, enables us to deliver truly professional and actionable design and consulting solutions to clients worldwide.
In 2026, we led a delegation of major buyers on a firsthand tour of China's leading retail equipment factories — from smart POS, shelving, lighting, bakery machines, electronic shelf labels, and display fixtures, to packaging consumables and soft decoration materials. We also conducted in-depth visits to China's most innovative retail models — Hema Fresh, Xiaoxiang Supermarket, Xianfeng Life, and Yueli Supermarket — gaining firsthand insights into the latest trends and operational logic shaping China's retail landscape. That experience became our model: one design-led interface between overseas retailers and China's best factory network.
Our design work has even been featured on China Central Television (CCTV) News — a testament to our professional excellence and industry influence.
Quick answers to the most common questions from overseas retailers.
We charge a fixed project-based design fee + a transparent advisory service fee. We do NOT mark up equipment prices — you see factory invoices directly. No hidden commissions, no surprises.
Yes. We offer design-only services for retailers who already have their own procurement channels. We'll provide you with professional layout plans, 3D visuals, and construction drawings.
Absolutely. We can help you source specific equipment — shelving, refrigeration, lighting, POS, ESL — from our vetted factory network. We'll handle factory coordination, quality inspection, and shipping logistics.
We coordinate everything — factory production, QC inspection, container consolidation, shipping, and export documentation. You receive your equipment at your door. You don't need to chase factories or freight forwarders.
Timelines vary by project scope. A full package (design + sourcing) typically takes 12–20 weeks from contract to delivery. We provide clear milestone schedules before we start.
Yes. We've served retailers across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Taiwan, and beyond. We adapt Chinese retail solutions to local market conditions — including local regulations, climate, and consumer behavior.
We accept international bank‑wire transfer (SWIFT T/T). We also support payments via XTransfer (XT) local‑settlement accounts for lower correspondent‑bank fees. We issue formal pro‑forma invoice based on our signed service contract. We do not offer website‑based credit‑card checkout for custom large‑scale retail projects.
No. Equipment purchase invoices are issued directly from Chinese factories to you. You settle payments with factories directly. Our charges are separate design and advisory service fees only.
XTransfer is a licensed third‑party B2B settlement platform. You do not need to modify your existing bank account. After we sign the contract, we provide you with XTransfer local‑account details for your remittance. You only need a regular bank account in your own country to make payments.
Still have questions? We're here to help.
📩 Ask Us AnythingLeave your contact info and tell us what you're struggling with — we'll get back to you as soon as possible with professional advice based on our experience serving thousands of chain stores across China.
对于境外零售商,WhatsApp 及邮件是最快的联系方式。
We'll reply with a package recommendation in 48h.