Building out a retail store is expensive, but not every dollar is equally important. Value engineering is the art of cutting costs without sacrificing functionality, customer experience, or brand integrity.Here’s how to strategically reduce expenses across construction, millwork, and key materials—while still opening a beautiful, high-performing store.1️⃣ Understand Where the Money GoesBefore cutting costs, know...

1REC and The Lead Summit are partnering on May 28-29 in New York City!
The Lead Summit brings together globally-recognized scaled brands, high-growth challenger brands, forward-looking retailers, and the next-gen tech! Brand and Retail friends of 1REC are welcome…...