INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How We Became a General Contractor: The Merchco Story

IN OUR MINDS

At Merchco, general contracting isn’t just a service, it’s a natural extension of who we are.

Since day one, we’ve been in the field, helping national brands open, remodel, and refresh spaces across the country. We were the team behind the fixtures, the signage, the merchandising, the ones who didn’t leave until the job was truly done. Over time, clients began to notice something: we didn’t just execute we helped the entire project move forward.

So they started asking us to take on more.

From Execution Partner to Project Leader

As retail rollouts grew in complexity, brands needed more than just skilled trades; they needed a partner who could manage scope, schedule, and quality across the board. Our roots in fixture installation, merchandising, and specialty services gave us deep visibility into how projects came together. And because our teams were already onsite, we saw firsthand where breakdowns happened and how to prevent them.

Becoming a general contractor wasn’t a pivot. It was a progression. Clients trusted us to coordinate construction phases, align trades, and deliver turnkey results. And because we were already built to solve problems in real time, stepping into the GC role just made sense.

What Makes Our GC Services Different

We’re not just managing from a distance, we’re boots on the ground, working in sync with your rollout goals. Our general contracting services focus on:

  • Interior construction and open-store remodels that minimize disruption while keeping timelines on track

  • Fixture and equipment installation coordinated directly with merchandising and graphics teams

  • Specialty installs like fitting rooms, cash wraps, loss prevention, and custom millwork

  • Communication and coordination that eliminates the guesswork between crews, vendors, and client teams

Because our in-house crews are cross-trained and project-experienced, we’re able to move faster, work cleaner, and stay aligned from planning to punch list.

Built for Brands That Build at Scale

Today, we support retailers, restaurants, offices, and healthcare clients across North America with full-service programs that bring together construction, installation, and merchandising into one efficient process. Whether you’re refreshing 50 stores or building a flagship from the ground up, our GC services are backed by the same hands-on mentality we’ve had from the start.

Ready to simplify your next interior construction project?
Partner with a general contractor who understands the full picture. Contact Merchco today.

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WHAT WE DO BEST

Merchandising

High Quality, Cost-
Effective Solutions

Merchco provides retail professionals with high-quality, cost-effective solutions designed around the individual needs of the client. We offer a national base of a highly trained workforce of W2 employees with the ability to provide in-store merchandising support; whether a one-time implementation, or full store set-up.

  • New store set-up 
  • Remodels and refreshes
  • Rollout programs
  • Merchandising initiatives
  • Category management  
  • Re-branding

Merchco provides retail professionals with high-quality, cost-effective solutions designed around the individual needs of the client. We offer a national base of a highly trained workforce of W2 employees with the ability to provide in-store merchandising support; whether a one-time implementation, or full store set-up.

Interior Construction

Complete Interior
Solutions

Merchco has General Contracting capabilities nationwide. Our primary focus is interior renovations. We work alongside our store setup teams to provide a “one-stop shop” for everything within an interior remodel environment.

  • General Contracting Services
  • Interior light commercial renovations
  • Trade Management & Coordination
  • Program Consulting
  • Material Procurement

Merchco has General Contracting capabilities nationwide. Our primary focus is interior renovations. We work alongside our store setup teams to provide a “one-stop shop” for everything within an interior remodel environment.

Nationwide Remodels, Rollouts and New Stores

Industry-Leading
Installation Services

Merchco is a preferred installation company for several national retailers and product manufacturers. We utilize an industry-leading training program that ensures your company and product standards are always met.

  • Fixture Installation
  • Project Coordination
  • Carpentry & Millwork
  • Program Management
  • Graphics, Decor, & Displays Installation
  • Merchandising Services

Merchco is a preferred installation company for several national retailers and product manufacturers. We utilize an industry-leading training program that ensures your company and product standards are always met.

WE'RE READY TO HELP

Let us help you achieve your goals.

HEADQUARTERS

Merchco Services Inc.
140 Heimer Road, Suite 500
San Antonio, TX 78232

OFFICE

888.879.8813

FAX

800.807.0147