Retail consulting
City Centre Retail Strategy
Building thriving communities: Guiding the smart evolution of shopping, service and leisure destinations for economic growth and social resilience.
Building thriving communities: Guiding the smart evolution of shopping, service and leisure destinations for economic growth and social resilience.
A successful city centre retail strategy is crucial for creating thriving consumer destinations. At First Retail Group, we specialise in developing and implementing these strategies – combining global knowledge with local expertise to unlock the potential of city and town centres, shopping precincts, malls, and retail parks.
Your Partner in Destination Success:
We work with property owners, developers, local government, and regeneration organisations to understand their unique challenges and opportunities. Our collaborative approach fosters successful and sustainable strategies for growth and adaptation in the ever-evolving retail landscape.
Navigating Change, Building Resilience:
First Retail Group equips shopping, leisure, and service destinations to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. We provide clients with the solutions and roadmaps to build resilience and ensure long-term success by understanding consumer behaviour, market trends, and commercial realities.
A Guardianship Approach:
Our city centre retail strategy goes beyond simply crafting plans. We consider the social and economic impacts of change, ensuring positive outcomes for businesses, residents, and visitors.
What makes us different?
We translate knowledge into actionable strategies that breathe new life into retail destinations, creating vibrant hubs that thrive commercially and serve their communities well.
Market Dynamics:
Customer & Location Insights:
Optimising Performance:
Customer Experience:
Gaining Competitive Edge:
Implementation Plan
Building Success:
Driving Transformation:
First Retail Group recognises the Tangata Whenua and First Nations people as the traditional custodians of the lands we operate on. We are committed to fostering meaningful partnerships with these communities, based on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to a sustainable future.
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