June 2, 2008 —
Dublin, Ohio-based retail design and development firm WD Partners has entered into a letter of intent to acquire store decor, signage, and graphics provider Schorleaf. Adding Schorleaf's capabilities extends WD Partners' services for multi-unit retailers, adding store decor, graphics services, and West Coast design capabilities, as well as sustainable design expertise.
Schorleaf's management will remain autonomous from WD Partners, and Sharon Shore will remain president of the company. The firm's headquarters and production facility is in Phoenix, with a design staff in Los Angeles. In addition to production services, Schorleaf has extensive experience with sustainable design materials and practices which will supplement WD Partners' growing number of LEED-accredited professionals.
WD Partners designs and develops stores based on multi-unit specialization and integrating the range of services that a chain retailer might need to develop new stores. It is focused on providing comprehensive services for chain retailers from brand strategy to construction administration. Clients include BP, The Home Depot, GAP Inc., Safeway, Benihana, New Balance, and Starbucks.
