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Retail Construction for National Brands, Grocers and Convenience Stores

Store build-outs and multi-site rollouts, handed over ready to stock and open.

Retail construction

Retail Construction
from a General Contractor National Brands Come Back To

Gallant is a retail construction company building stores for national retailers, grocers and convenience brands, from a single tenant build-out to rollouts across several states. We handle preconstruction, permits and the build, and we hand over each store ready to stock and open on the date you planned.

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Amazon Fresh Retail Construction

Retail Build-Outs and Store Construction in Chicago and Beyond

⟶ National Retail Rollouts

Barnes & Noble in Wicker Park and stores in Illinois, Florida, California, Indiana and Michigan. Five Below in Chicago, Gurnee and Brentwood, Tennessee.

⟶ Grocery and Convenience

Ten Amazon Fresh stores across the Chicago suburbs, eleven Casey’s stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, Thorntons in Crystal Lake, and Fresh Thyme Market, Gordon Food Service and Food Shed Co-Op.

⟶ Showrooms and Specialty Retail

Toms Price Home showrooms in Oak Brook, Lincolnshire and South Barrington, plus Shopko Optical, Northwestern Cutlery and Discount Tire. See all retail projects.

What Retail Builds Need

Every retail build covers:

Grocery Refrigeration

Remodels in Open Stores

Landlord and Brand Requirements

Fixtures, Storefronts and Signage

Multi-Site Rollouts

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One Store or a Rollout

Barnes & Noble, Casey’s and Amazon Fresh each trusted Gallant with multiple locations. One store or a regional program, you work with the same team, and each location gets the same layout, finishes and punch list.

How Our Retail Construction Process Works

Preconstruction

Budget, schedule and site reviews before work starts, including the landlord's tenant criteria.

Store Build-Out

Millwork, fixtures, storefronts and signage are scheduled so the store is ready to merchandise.

Turnover

Each store is handed over ready to stock, with a complete punch list.

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Real-Time Project Visibility with the Procore Platform

We use the Procore platform, industry-leading construction management software, to keep your project on track and everyone aligned. Expect real-time updates and one place to see where your project stands.

After You Open

Gallant's facility maintenance team services retail portfolios nationwide, including Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S.

RETAIL PRECONSTRUCTION
Planning That Keeps Your Store on Schedule

Before construction begins, our preconstruction team handles budgeting, site reviews and early ordering of long-lead items like refrigerated cases and storefront systems. For maintenance after you open, see how Gallant supports Whole Foods Market across the U.S.

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Why Leading Brands Choose Gallant

Trusted partnerships in commercial construction

We integrate with your team and always act in your best interest

On-time commercial project delivery

We deliver on time, without compromising quality

Problem solvers, not problem creators

We find a way, even when conditions change

Transparent, proven operations

You’ll always know where your project stands

Full lifecycle support

From preconstruction through buildout and maintenance

FAQs

Retail Construction FAQs

What does a retail general contractor handle?

A retail general contractor manages the build from preconstruction through turnover: budget and schedule, the landlord’s tenant criteria, permits, millwork, fixtures, storefronts and signage. Gallant hands each store over ready to stock, with a complete punch list.

Yes. Remodels in open stores are planned during preconstruction, including which areas are closed off and when, so the store can keep serving customers while work goes on.

Yes. Gallant has built ten Amazon Fresh stores across the Chicago suburbs, eleven Casey’s stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, and Barnes & Noble stores in several states. Each location gets the same team, layout, finishes and punch list.

Yes. Our grocery work includes Amazon Fresh, Fresh Thyme Market, Gordon Food Service and Food Shed Co-Op. We order refrigerated cases and other long-lead items early so refrigeration doesn’t delay opening.

Most of our store construction is in the Midwest, across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. When the relationship is there, we’ll build anywhere in the country. Clients have brought us to Florida and California for Barnes & Noble and to Tennessee for Five Below.

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