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Physical and digital lines are blurring.
The key to success is the blending of both worlds to create a seamless experience. Shopping is no longer binary, customers do not see physical and digital as separate entities – they want a singular solution that meets their needs.
Stores must be worth the commute.
As retailers push the boundaries of creative spaces that inspire the consumer, we see them continuing to have fewer stores in their portfolio – focusing on quality over quantity. Whatever you create, it has to feel worthy of a journey.
Community will come first.
First community, then business. If a brand doesn’t have a community strategy, we don’t believe it has a future. The value of your community is simple – your brand was born to serve your customers, if your customers are happy your brand will thrive.
Data insights are shaping the future.
They should be shaping your portfolio too. Retailers have access to endless customer data, drawn mostly from their online platforms. The question is, why are they not able to get the same insight from landlords when it comes to physical spaces?
A hyperphysical world calls for a multi-sensory environment. Customers want to be delighted by an art installation, understand a product’s environmental impact, feel elated by an experience, taste something they’ve never tried before, discover something unfamiliar and learn something new. They want spaces that go beyond the original role of retail, particularly when it comes to younger cohorts. Yours must be a destination that is enriching, emotionally provocative, memorable, multi-sensory and cultivates community.
The future of retail destinations is multi-sensory:
set you apart
Focusing on customer and service will
Shopping online is a very convenient, often quick way to shop. Consumers expect the same type of service in the physical world. Services in physical destinations should be carefully thought out to offer discerning customers a flawless experience.
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Shopping online is a very convenient, often quick way to shop. Consumers expect the same ease of service in the physical world but combined with the added benefit of personal interaction and where required specialist expertise.
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Portfolio management
Maximise returns and align with long-term business objectives, including renegotiations, disposals and relocations, through strategic portfolio management.
Landlord services
Support for property owners, including tenant attraction and retention, lease administration and property management.
Leasing & tenant representation:
Representing either landlords or tenants in lease negotiations, we’ll ensure you get the most favourable terms and conditions.
Site selection & acquisition
Get assistance in the identification, evaluation, and negotiation of potential retail locations, based on your specific criteria and market trends.
Market entry & expansion strategies
If you’re looking to enter the market or expand into new regions and countries, we’ll support you with market-leading strategy, including feasibility studies and risk assessments.
Market research & analysis
Access in-depth market research that allows you to identify optimal locations for retail ventures, including demographic studies, foot traffic analysis and competitor assessments.
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APAC Case studies
Secured a flagship location for Arc’teryx in Shanghai, soon to be the brand’s largest store in China.
Arc’teryx
Size: 25,618 sq ft
Landlord representation
Secured the brand’s first China store on Dongping Road, Shanghai.
Aesop
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Tenant representation
Secured 3,509 sq ft for Tesla in Sinsa Square, Seoul.
Tesla
Size: 3,509 sq ft
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Explore some of the landlords and occupiers we've worked with and how we've helped them innovate for the future
Uk Case studies
Assisted Hines in securing Manière De Voir at its flagship mixed-use development above Bond Street station in London, marking the online fashion retailer’s first physical store globally.
Manière de Voire
Size: 5,189 sq ft
Advised the luxury homeware and lifestyle retailer on their global strategy and expansion plans outside of the US for six years, with Aynhoe Park acquired as the first site in the UK.
RH
Size: 41,870 sq ft
Acted on behalf of the Landlord to secure Footasylum’s 19,357 sq ft flagship store on the east of Oxford Street.
Norges Bank IM
Size: 19,357 sq ft
EUROPEAN Case studies
Facilitated Hamleys of London in procuring and delivering the Italian master franchisee. Located in the heart of Milan at the renowned Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, a well-known bustling thoroughfare adjacent to the historic cathedrals of Piazza del Duomo and Piazza San Babila.
Hamley’s
Size: 14,000 sq ft
Advised St Martins Management Corporation on the leasing of its 8,000 sq ft flagship store at 38, Avenue des Champs Élysées to Canadian sportswear brand Lululemon.
Lululemon
Size: 8,000 sq ft
Advised on the leasing of the company’s last available commercial space of its retail high street portfolio in Avenida dos Aliados 107, Porto. The asset was taken by fashion company Zegna, further contributing to the consolidation of luxury retailers on the avenue.
Tander Inversiones
Size: 4,446 sq ft
nORTH AMERICAN Case studies
In collaboration with New York-based RIPCO Real Estate, we represented Ralph Lauren in subleasing its 28,355 square foot former flagship location at 711 Fifth Avenue to Mango.
Ralph Lauren
Size: 28,335 sq ft
Acted on behalf of the tenant, we secured Ferragamo’s first store on Bloor Street, Toronto by combining two units totalling 6,000 sq ft.
Ferragamo
Size: 6,000 sq ft
Awarded the exclusive mandate for JD in Canada. In less than two years, JD has opened 17 stores in five Provinces, with an additional four in 2023. In 2024, there are 12 stores in the pipeline, with more to follow. The roll-out strategy includes street front, enclosed mall and outdoor open centres with strong apparel co-tenancies.
JD Sports
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PHILIPPA ABENDANON, HEAD OF LEASING, DERWENT LONDON
We have recently really enjoyed working with Sam and his team at Savills for the leasing of our retail parade at 1 Oxford street. This is a high profile mixed-use development above the Tottenham Court Road Elizabeth Line station, with a retail component of circa 34,000 sq ft. Sam and his team provided excellent advice in respect of the retail configuration, design, specification, tenant mix and well as providing regular updates on the market and values, and ultimately executed the leasing strategy. Sam was instrumental in leasing our flagship and anchor unit to Uniqlo, a high profile letting for our business. His professional approach, specialist knowledge of Oxford Street and the global retail environment were really important to deliver this project.
MARK SIMMS, HEAD OF EMEIA, APPLE REAL ESTATE
We are always pleased to work with Sam and his close team at Savills on major global projects they are leasing. We find that his knowledge, professionalism, integrity, detail, connections, research and character make him and his close team of Callum and Marie a pleasure to work with.
JAKE WALSH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HINES
Sam and his team at Savills are the leading team for prime retail leasing in the market. We have used them on our recent development projects on Oxford Street, where they delivered us fantastic results. They were engaged by Hines at an early stage providing key input into the design to ensure the finished product met occupier demands. A key focus was ensuring the team pushed for double height frontages in the planning process. They have a great understanding of their clients objectives. We also found they work well under pressure. We lost a major deal at point of exchange in a challenging market and they were able to work through quickly to match and replace the deal at speed and with absolute class. We trust their advice and above all really enjoy working with Sam and the team.
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Whether you're a corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking sustainably to optimise your portfolio or a family trying to find a new home, we bring a truly personal approach to every project, delivering best-in-class insights and advice to help you make better property decisions.
For over 160 years, we’ve been helping people thrive through places and spaces.
Making a positive impact is at the heart of our partnerships.
With more than 40,000 professionals dedicated to commercial and prime residential real estate across 70 countries, no matter where you are, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.
From the way we advise you to the work we do directly, we’re committed to adding value while always honouring our responsibility to protect the environment, support local communities and foster an inclusive culture.
MEET THE TEAM
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Jordan Karp
Executive Vice President, Head of Canadian Retail Services
+416 7209771
jkarp@savills.ca
Joey Chio
Senior Director, Head of Transaction and Advisory China
+86 21 6391 6688
joey.chio@savills.com.cn
Anthony Selwyn
Co-Head of Prime Global Retail
+44 (0) 7917 657 747
aselwyn@savills.com
Marie Hickey
Director, Global Retail Research
+44 (0) 7791 154 126
mlhickey@savills.com
Larry Brennan
Head of European Retail Agency
+353 87 261 7115
larry.brennan@savills.ie
Nick Bradstreet
Head of Asia Pacific Retail
+852 9408 7675
nbradstreet@savills.com.hk
Sam Foyle
+44 (0) 7764 348 689
sfoyle@savills.com
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Wherever you are, we put local, national and international expertise on your doorstep.
Prime Global Retail Team:
Alexander Glavas
Director, Global Cross Border
+44 (0) 7974 044 612
alexander.glavas@savills.com
Katie Savill
Associate, Global Retail Coordinator & Business Development
+44 (0) 20 74098700
katie.savill@savills.com
Kelly Cheng
Associate Director, Cross Border - APAC
+86 156 1899 1851
kelly.cheng@savills.com.cn
Laura Clowes
Head of Global Cross Border Retail
+44 (0) 7870 999 506
laura.clowes@savills.com
Cross Border Retail Team
Alexa Choynowski
Surveyor, Central London & Cross Border
+44 (0) 7415 402 953
alexa.choynowski@savills.com
Thea Rowe
Middle East & Cross Border Lead
+971 (0) 4365 7700
thea.rowe@savills.com
