Place Solutions

First Retail Group's Place Solutions draw on decades of specialist expertise to help towns, cities, and precincts thrive. From revitalising CBD retail environments and supporting communities through development disruption to building resilience, driving regeneration, and curating compelling new destinations, our place-focused strategies are tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of every location.

Town & City Strategies

FRG are experts in delivering town and city centre retail and commercial strategies that help CBD's successfully adapt to changing audiences, consumer and category trends.

Development Response

Minimising impacts of construction work on the commercial sector and communities is a speciality. We help Councils and developers respond to these responsibilities successfully.

Resilience Solutions

From mitigating crime to guiding recovery after natural disasters or major construction, FRG equips communities with strategic solutions that foster long-term resilience.

Property Solutions

FRG's expertise in developing compelling consumer offers and experiences for new retail developments ensures the best chance of sustainable commercial success.

Commercial Communities

FRG works with councils, Chambers of Commerce, BIDs and business associations to establish, optimise, and evolve commercial communities that become strong economic guardians.

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First Retail Group Ltd (FRG)

FRG is an award-winning specialist retail consultancy driving commercial growth across consumer destinations, retail, hospitality, tourism, and healthcare. We integrate performance strategy, risk management, and customer experience design to give organisations a distinct market advantage.

Contact

Based in NZ – Operating Globally.
Head Office L3, 44 Victoria Street, Wellington, 6011, NZ

hello@firstretailgroup.com

DDI NZ +64 4 979 9668
DDI AU +61 4 888 60415


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