RKF Retained as Exclusive National Leasing Representative for French Connection
08/01/2007
08/01/2007
Firm to lead expansion of apparel and accessories retailer
NEW YORK, NY — Robert K. Futterman & Associates (RKF), the nation’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales, and consulting services has been selected as the exclusive national retail leasing representative for the fashionable apparel and accessories brand French Connection. RKF Strategic Retailer Services will work on the retailer’s behalf to develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the continued expansion of French Connection stores throughout the United States.
Robert Draizen, Senior Managing Director of RKF Strategic Retailer Services, will be responsible for sourcing and securing sites across the country.
“It is an honor to serve as the exclusive representative for one of the most contemporary and forward-thinking fashion retailers,” noted Draizen. “RKF’s market research capabilities, coupled with our thorough knowledge of retail markets, will enable us to successfully support French Connection’s expansion plans and business objectives.”
The new French Connection retail stores will range between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet and will be mainly located in lifestyle shopping centers and urban street locations. The retailer plans on opening an estimated five to eight retail locations in 2008.
RKF Strategic Retailer Services assists retailers in developing and executing strategic plans – including regional and national expansions, customer and market analysis, and site selection. RKF nationally represents Solstice, Intermix, CH Carolina Herrera, John Varvatos, Swatch, Chrome Hearts, IZOD, and Custo Barcelona to name a few.
About French Connection:
Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection is one of the strongest brands on the British high street with 26 stores operating in the United States. With more than 1500 outlets in over 30 countries, French Connection is a truly global fashion brand with expansion into areas including watches, beauty, sunglasses, optical and jewelry.
About Robert K. Futterman & Associates:
The country’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing and investment sales, Robert K. Futterman & Associates (RKF) serves a broad spectrum of domestic and global clients in services ranging from national tenant and owner representation to advisory, consulting and disposition. With over $7.4 billion in aggregate real estate transactions to its credit, RKF has been responsible for identifying scores of real estate opportunities throughout the United States for leading American and international chains, retailers, developers and institutional clients. RKF is headquartered in New York with offices in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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NEW YORK, NY — Robert K. Futterman & Associates (RKF), the nation’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales, and consulting services has been selected as the exclusive national retail leasing representative for the fashionable apparel and accessories brand French Connection. RKF Strategic Retailer Services will work on the retailer’s behalf to develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the continued expansion of French Connection stores throughout the United States.
Robert Draizen, Senior Managing Director of RKF Strategic Retailer Services, will be responsible for sourcing and securing sites across the country.
“It is an honor to serve as the exclusive representative for one of the most contemporary and forward-thinking fashion retailers,” noted Draizen. “RKF’s market research capabilities, coupled with our thorough knowledge of retail markets, will enable us to successfully support French Connection’s expansion plans and business objectives.”
The new French Connection retail stores will range between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet and will be mainly located in lifestyle shopping centers and urban street locations. The retailer plans on opening an estimated five to eight retail locations in 2008.
RKF Strategic Retailer Services assists retailers in developing and executing strategic plans – including regional and national expansions, customer and market analysis, and site selection. RKF nationally represents Solstice, Intermix, CH Carolina Herrera, John Varvatos, Swatch, Chrome Hearts, IZOD, and Custo Barcelona to name a few.
About French Connection:
Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection is one of the strongest brands on the British high street with 26 stores operating in the United States. With more than 1500 outlets in over 30 countries, French Connection is a truly global fashion brand with expansion into areas including watches, beauty, sunglasses, optical and jewelry.
About Robert K. Futterman & Associates:
The country’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing and investment sales, Robert K. Futterman & Associates (RKF) serves a broad spectrum of domestic and global clients in services ranging from national tenant and owner representation to advisory, consulting and disposition. With over $7.4 billion in aggregate real estate transactions to its credit, RKF has been responsible for identifying scores of real estate opportunities throughout the United States for leading American and international chains, retailers, developers and institutional clients. RKF is headquartered in New York with offices in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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