End-to-end Project Management For Your UK Retail Launch

As a UK Retail Launch Specialist, I help international brands open stores in the UK with hands-on, end-to-end project management. You work directly with me — no layers of delegation, no handovers. I coordinate designers, architects, contractors, and internal teams, while managing UK regulations, permits, and compliance.

From the early design phase to construction, and all the way to your store’s opening, I ensure every stage runs smoothly, on time, and on budget.

By maintaining clear communication, fostering stakeholder buy-in, and closely monitoring timelines, resources, and budgets, I help brands achieve seamless, brand-perfect store openings.

  • I set the foundation for a successful UK store launch:

    • Define project scope and objectives

    • Conduct site surveys

    • Estimate budgets and assess feasibility

    • Identify and mitigate potential risks

    • Acquire necessary permits (e.g., F10)

    • Act as Principal Designer on behalf of the client if required

    • Organise tenders and select the best partners or contractors, tailored to your brand’s requirements

    • Assist in appointing other key duty holders (Designer, Contractor, Principal Contractor)

  • I oversee the build from start to finish, ensuring everything runs on time, on budget, and aligned with your brand:

    • Plan each stage of the project and develop detailed schedules

    • Lead site progress meetings

    • Manage risks with contingency plans

    • Allocate resources efficiently

    • Monitor and control the budget

    • Coordinate contractors and partners personally, ensuring the best outcome for your brand

  • I support brands through handover and ensure operational readiness:

    • Manage handover and snagging

    • Align Visual Merchandising & Retail Marketing elements

    • Train your store teams (operations, sales, brand standards)

    • Assist with maintenance requests

    • Provide ongoing visual merchandising support tailored to your store

      • Specialised visual merchandising services are available through my sister business, A Sprinkle of Deco & Art. Because I’ve been part of your store from design to opening, I understand the space, operations, and staff — allowing me to implement VM that truly works in practice.

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“With an excellent balance between soft and hard skills, Hélène has demonstrated great behaviour and is a team player with solid professional expertise.

She is focused on the goal and the way to achieve it.”

— Alain HARFOUCHE, Managing Director UK, Ireland & South Europe, L’Occitane Limited

“The benefits of using Hélène is her ability to drive the projects she was given from A to Z, with great organisation, communication and autonomy.”

— Mélanie BOIS-SEVESTRE, General Manager LVMH Fragrance Brands UK