Shaping the Future of Luxury Retail
Tailored strategy. Immersive experiences. Global execution — grounded in The Atelier Method.
Bring your brand vision to life in physical space.
Our Philosophy
At Douglas Mandel Consultancy, we help luxury, fashion, and lifestyle brands turn vision into high-impact retail experiences.
Drawing on decades of global brand leadership — from Dior (LVMH) to Assouline Publishing Inc — we work at the intersection of creative excellence and commercial clarity. Our proprietary Atelier Method ensures every project, whether a flagship store or pop-up activation, is rooted in strategic intention, customer insight, and operational precision.
We don’t just open stores. We build brand worlds
The Atelier Method
Our approach blends creativity with structured business logic — delivered in three defined phases:
1. Vision to Concept
Clarify your brand’s DNA and translate it into immersive retail concepts.
2. Location & Launch Strategy
From global rollout plans to pop-up testing models, we align creative ambition with market reality.
3. Client Journey & Staff Experience
Design meaningful in-store rituals, sales flows, and service excellence that builds customer loyalty.
What We Deliver
Flagship Store Strategy
Pop-Up Retail & Temporary Installations
Store Openings & Market Entry
Customer Journey Mapping
Retail KPIs & P&L Development
Team Coaching & Staff Experience Design
Our clients include emerging brands and global icons alike — united by a desire to deliver retail with soul.
Why Work With Douglas Mandel
Douglas Mandel brings over 20 years of experience leading store development, brand rollouts, and experience design across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. His consultancy offers boutique precision with global expertise, pairing luxury aesthetics with operational rigor.