After more than 2 years of delays and legal proceedings, Chicago has awarded 149 new recreational cannabis dispensary licenses. The move will more than double the current 110 medical and recreational cannabis shops in the Chicago metropolitan area and seeks to diversify social equity ownership. New licensees are eager for guidance to meet their deadline while creating immersive experiences with head-turning design concepts. A global industry leader and trusted resource in cannabis retail design and fixture manufacturing, SevenPoint Interiors is returning to Illinois after a successful rollout of over 50 Sunnyside* storefronts in collaboration with Cresco Labs and is excited to expand its footprint in the greater Chicago area.
Founded in 2017 by manufacturing vets John Simmen and Robert Turk, SevenPoint Interiors is a division of Visual Elements, a company that has helped conceptualize, design, and build countless retail spaces in the US and Canadian markets – including work for Louis Vuitton, Coach, Hermes, and Nordstrom. Under their leadership, the SevenPoint Interiors division has solidified itself as the trusted resource for cannabis operators looking to elevate the future of dispensaries and retail environments. Their entire process from concept ideation to the final installation is done in-house allowing for fluid communication and development and resulting in consistency, durability, and driving budget management and speed to market.
One of the key services in SevenPoint Interiors’ toolbox is The Module System, a fixture and visual merchandising display collection specifically curated to focus on product displays for cannabis retail spaces. The system offers multiple configurations of endless merchandising solutions, product displays, and storage needs. The modular and flexible fixture system is easily scalable to fit one or multiple locations. Standard and customizable options provide a wide range of finishes and colors with infinite configurations available based on the client’s visual aesthetic. The innovative system is designed twofold: to expedite the process without compromising quality, timeline, or budget while keeping the consumer experience in mind.
SevenPoint Interiors set the foundation for what high quality and design in cannabis retail should look like regardless of budget or project size. Working with small independent businesses, such as high-profile project Seoul Cannabis – the firm continues to deliver innovative and memorable designs. Their work with large multi-state operators (MSOs) including Cresco Labs, Spirit Leaf, and CuraLeaf is a beautiful showcase of SevenPoint Interiors’ commitment to consistency and durability. As we head towards federal legalization, there is a world of opportunity for creating an inviting shopping experience for consumers. Newly awarded licensees in Chicago are a point of interest for SevenPoint Interiors and they are prepared to lend their proficiency as experts to this diverse set of business owners.
