Skilled Labor for Retail Construction Projects

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Supporting GCs with Retail Construction Labor That Delivers

Retail construction moves fast—and General Contractors (GCs) know the pressure of tight timelines, limited labor, and high client expectations.

That’s where SASR Workforce Solutions comes in. We specialize in providing skilled, retail-ready labor teams to support GCs across the U.S. Whether you’re managing a rollout or finishing up a remodel, we’re ready to help you get it done on time and on budget.

Key Challenges GCs Face in Retail Construction

Most GCs working in the retail sector run into similar roadblocks:

  • Compressed schedules with overlapping responsibilities

  • The need for travel-ready, flexible teams who can deploy across markets quickly

These issues slow down project timelines and stretch internal teams thin. That’s why more GCs are turning to SASR to bridge the gap.

How SASR Supports General Contractors

🔧 Fixture Installation
Our nationwide W-2 teams specialize in assembling gondola shelving, wall units, signage, décor, and millwork, ensuring clean, accurate, and on-brand store presentation.

🧰 Punch Work & Turnover Readiness
From final cleaning and adjustments to last-minute touch-ups, our crews help ensure every box is checked before store handoff.

📍 Scalable, Travel-Ready Crews
We quickly deploy trained teams across the U.S., providing you with the labor support you need—when and where you need it.

🛠️ Flexible Augmentation During Peak Periods
Running short on time or labor? We can scale your team to help hit critical milestones and keep everything on schedule.

Need help pre-opening? Post-buildout? During punch list phases? We show up when you need us—stocked, ready, and fully trained.

12,000+ Projects. 5,000+ Cities. GCs Can Count on Us.

SASR has supported more than 12,000 store locations across the U.S. We’re capable of partnering with GCs on:

  • National remodel programs

  • Seasonal and capital project resets

  • Convenience, grocery, and big-box store buildouts

  • Final-stage labor needs like cleaning, wall units, graphics, and decor rollouts

We know what it takes to keep retail construction moving. And we’re ready when you are.

Why GCs Partner with SASR

  • We plug labor gaps and keep your schedules intact

  • We’re a trusted extension of your team—without the hassle of subcontractor management

Let’s Build It Right—Together

  • If you’re a General Contractor working with national retail brands, SASR Workforce Solutions is ready to step in with skilled labor, reliable crews, and industry experience that delivers.

Let’s talk about your next project.

 

SASR Workforce Solutions is a Cary, NC, national staffing company, providing local retail, grocery, and merchandising temporary and continuous staffing to major national clients across the US. At SASR Workforce Solutions, our vision is to positively impact people’s lives through the power of work. We partner with the nation’s largest retailers, providing people and workforce solutions that help them complete their projects more efficiently. From store remodels to beverage and cooler resets and everything in between, we connect great people to great companies to deliver great work.

At SASR, we understand that every phase of a retail construction project requires specialized

attention—and that no two jobs are exactly the same. That’s why we offer flexible labor models built around your project’s specific scope, pace, and site conditions. Our field teams aren’t just laborers—they’re merchandisers, fixture installers, and reset experts with retail experience that shows in every aisle. We work seamlessly alongside your trades and project managers, minimizing

disruptions and accelerating final delivery. Whether you need a crew for a high-volume rollout or a finishing team to polish a single store before turnover, we’ve got the scale and systems to support you. Backed by centralized project coordination, national coverage, and advanced staffing tech, SASR gives GCs the visibility and control they need—without the administrative burden. We know how important

brand standards, safety, and professionalism are in the final stretch. Our people represent your reputation in the field, and we take that

responsibility seriously. From fixture resets to signage rollouts, last-mile cleanup, or emergency labor support, SASR is built to fill the gaps so you can focus on the bigger picture. Construction never stops moving, and neither do we. Let’s partner to make your next project a success—on time and on spec.