Retail Location Services

The landscape of Irish retailing is changing dramatically. Cities and towns around the country have been transformed in recent times with the emergence of out of town retail parks and malls. Focus has been shifted somewhat from the traditional high street retailing locations and local authorities face a difficult balancing act in terms of maintaining the vibrancy of the high street while at the same time developing more modern retail parks.

• Is your retail outlet expanding to establish a more regional or national presence?
  
  
• Are you trying to decide on what locations would best suit your retail operation?
  
  
• Are you seeking franchisees for your retail operation around the country?
  
  

 

Our retail location evaluations will assist you in making the tough strategic decisions regarding the potential location for your retail operations. We procure and analyse the critical information you require to make this decision and present it in a manageable and understandable report format. We address issues in the following areas:

• What towns are hot and what towns are not?
  
  
• What towns are expanding and what towns are in decline?
  
  
• What are the areas with most development potential within a town?
  
  
• What demographic, economic, planning and socio-economic trends are emerging in the town?
  
  
• What competitors to your retail operation are currently located in the town and which of your competitors are targeting the town?
  
  
• What plans have the local authorities in mind for the development of the town with regard to housing and land zoning?

 

Our reports are tailored to the specific needs of individual clients and locations are researched based on the particular dynamics and requirements of the retailer e.g. the size and location (high street or out of town) of the retail unit? Also, we consult with stakeholders in the particular town to develop a clear picture as to the retail location options available.

We have completed such reports for companies in the Homeware, DIY and food sectors. Thus, we take the time to understand your company, sector and industry before we present any strategic location options. If you would like further information on this service, please contact retail@byrneconroy.ie.