Our Company

MGM was created in 1999 in Milan. We built up experience, both nationally and internationally, in store concept retail design, housing design, refurbishment and restoration including heritage buildings, local authorities’ applications, interior and industrial design. Our core business is retail (about 80% of turnover). In the retail environment, we work primarily on the Italian and French territory and also in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Malta.

Client focus

The client is at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our work and our way of providing maximum customer satisfaction.  Our extensive experience in the retail industry and our entrepreneurial spirit allow us to create value for our clients, everyday.

In order to guarantee the best results, we are working hand-in-hand with our clients by sharing our market expertise and our extensive network, always listening to each client needs & wants. We believe that the key drives for excellent performance and customer satisfaction within the retail environment are focusing on the needs of our clients and providing them with the newest solutions on the market and as well as a wide network of architects, designers and manufacturers.

We cover a wide range of retail typologies, such as one-off stores, pop-up shops, in-town and shopping centres, international chains, franchising, factory outlets and shop in shops.

Our services

As a retail design driven studio specialised in the retail consultancy and project management services, we provide a range of services from initial concept design through to technical development, manufacturing and installation. As a studio seeking for performance excellence and innovative solutions, we help companies to develop and realize their retail concept considering the last market trends, on-field opportunities and local authority requirements.

Our core services include:

  • Quantity surveying
  • Project management
  • Building surveying
  • Health & safety compliances
  • Other engineering & design-related disciplines

Collaboration

We believe that collaboration is one of the secrets to achieve the best performance. Bearing this in mind, during the past years, we established important relationships with a pool of local and international contractors and suppliers to execute global brand experience. This means we have the best range of competences, from specialist contractors, manufacturers, lighting to structural consultants within the retail environment.

We have an excellent buying power and continuously extend our list of partners. Our network allows us to collaborate with international brands, retailers, and designers as well as local authorities and real estate owners, to provide our clients with the best competences, for each specific project.

Retail Design

The retailing world is undergoing a fundamental change, becoming from optimal display to a more interactive and fun experience, with more and more e-commerce shops setting up shops offline. The majority of the overall retail sales still takes place offline. Traditional brick-and-mortar shops and Main Street, as well as the new e-commerce market entrants, must continue to elevate the customer experience to make the in-store experience even more compelling.

As the retail industry is going to get a whole lot more competitive, all players must step up their game in order to win. The key is gaining a competitive advantage via a solid planning, concept development and project realisation. Our retail experts have deep market insights and a great on field experience in order to face these challenges with confidence.

Our key values

We listen  ●  We listen to our clients needs from the first brief on and plan the project hand- in-hand.

We share  ●  We share our enthusiasm, experience and market knowledge as well as our extensive professional and local network with you. Because we can grow only together.

We care  ●  We care about the project as it would be our own. For us a smooth project flow and a excellent execution of the project are crucial for our way of working.

We are transparent  ●  We are transparent in all the steps we do. Our clients know exactly what we do and where the money is going to and for what it is used. In order to guarantee this, we keep the client updated and stay in close contact during the project flow.