December 23, 2008
The Atlanta Journal Constitution: Based in Atlanta is a secret weapon for some of the nation's top consumer brands. Think Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Office Depot, KFC, ExxonMobil, Regions Bank, H&R Block, Ford and GM. Atlanta-based Miller Zell studies consumer behavior and designs "shopping environments" and signs to lure customers in, get them to relax and ultimately, to make a purchase.
Miller Zell has about 275 employees. The ranks include interior designers, computer whiz kids and industrial and mechanical engineers, all focused on what has become their motto: "Making the world a better place to shop."