Retail Design at 50: Chuck Luckenbill on Experience, Brand & Profitability
Wed Jan 28 2026
With more than 50 years of experience in retail design and visual merchandising, Chuck Luckenbill, founder of Luckenbill Retail Solutions, joins the Commercial Construction Coffee Talk Podcast for an in-depth conversation on creativity, customer experience and brand longevity.
Hosted by David Corson, Publisher & Editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine, this episode explores how retail environments influence customer satisfaction and profitability—and why great design is about more than aesthetics.
Chuck shares insights from a career built on consulting brands with fresh perspective, creating innovative retail solutions and serving as a brand ambassador with a relentless focus on the four core drivers of retail success: merchandise, design, presentation and people. He also reflects on the evolution of retail design, the importance of storytelling in physical spaces and how brands can stay relevant in a changing marketplace.
A recipient of the prestigious Markopoulos Award, Chuck is a Hall of Fame–level leader in retail design and visual merchandising and a proud member of the exclusive Markopoulos Circle. His perspective offers valuable lessons for retailers, designers, developers and construction professionals focused on delivering meaningful, experience-driven spaces.
Watch now for timeless insights on retail design, customer experience and building brands that last. Enjoy the conversation
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With more than 50 years of experience in retail design and visual merchandising, Chuck Luckenbill, founder of Luckenbill Retail Solutions, joins the Commercial Construction Coffee Talk Podcast for an in-depth conversation on creativity, customer experience and brand longevity. Hosted by David Corson, Publisher & Editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine, this episode explores how retail environments influence customer satisfaction and profitability—and why great design is about more than aesthetics. Chuck shares insights from a career built on consulting brands with fresh perspective, creating innovative retail solutions and serving as a brand ambassador with a relentless focus on the four core drivers of retail success: merchandise, design, presentation and people. He also reflects on the evolution of retail design, the importance of storytelling in physical spaces and how brands can stay relevant in a changing marketplace. A recipient of the prestigious Markopoulos Award, Chuck is a Hall of Fame–level leader in retail design and visual merchandising and a proud member of the exclusive Markopoulos Circle. His perspective offers valuable lessons for retailers, designers, developers and construction professionals focused on delivering meaningful, experience-driven spaces. Watch now for timeless insights on retail design, customer experience and building brands that last. Enjoy the conversation linkedin.com/in/luckenbill celuckenbill@gmail.com 👇 Connect & Support Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Share 🔁 | Subscribe 🔔 👉 Subscribe to get new motivation, insight, and leadership wisdom every day. https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUk7csM0z1E 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLeYq73eGlc&t=33s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🌐 Website: https://ccr-mag.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #RetailDesign #VisualMerchandising #CustomerExperience RetailInnovation #CommercialConstruction #RetailStrategy #StoreDesign #BrandExperience #ConstructionPodcast #LeadershipInsights, #BuiltEnvironment #CoffeeTalkPodcast 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!