GVA Grimley Outlet Services leads the way

GVA Grimley are a leading player in the outlet sector and are a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about outlets and more. Brendon O’Reilly, Director of GVA Grimley Outlet Services explains why the market is so exciting: ‘The outlet sector has always been an exciting area and especially now as it is currently growing fast across Europe, bucking the retail investment trend which, as we are all aware, is in decline. It is showing growth in all areas from investor returns, retailer sales figures and consumer footfall. There is no better time to get involved in the outlet market but be warned, it is a specialised area and you need to understand it to succeed.’

Since the start of 2009 GVA Grimley has announced a number of new phase developments, and openings within their existing centres, appointments to a range of new and exciting projects, a record number of new lease signings and several appointments to their ever expanding team.

Background
GVA Grimley set out in 2000 to create a dedicated outlet services business and since then they have drawn together a team of experts from across the globe and present a successful track record for both the established participants and new market entrants alike.

What GVA Grimley Outlet Services offers
GVA Grimley Outlet Services range of specialist areas cover development consultation, investment and valuation advice, leasing and asset management, retail operational management, project management, facilities management, consumer marketing support, treasury services, and valuation and exit strategy guidance for a range of clients including investors, developers or operators.

Neil Johnston, European Director at Miller Developments, explains why they continue to work with GVA Grimley Outlet Services for all of their European outlets: ‘Premier Outlets Centre Budapest was our first venture into outlet centres in Europe. It has been a stunning success since it opened and we have gone on to open further phases and new centres. GVA Grimley Outlet Services provide a full-range of agency, leasing and operational management services and our faith in them is reflected in our plans to increase our involvement in the sector elsewhere in Europe.’

Retail development management is also provided to brand owners seeking consultancy expertise to exploit an Outlet retail strategy across the UK and Europe or those that want to audit and improve their existing offer.

Graeme Ellisdon, MD, Osprey London, explains: ‘Over the last 12 months Osprey London has worked with the Outlet Retail Development team at GVA Grimley Outlet Services to plan and implement a focused outlet strategy for our luxury leather brand as part of an integrated sales and marketing approach to bring us to a new area of consumers and to ensure the best possible route to market for excess stock, thereby strengthening the overall position of the company. So far we have opened two outlets that are both performing beyond our expectations and we have plans for two more stores this year alone. With GVA Grimley Outlet Services providing their expert help and services every step of the way, we are well on the way to achieving our goals.’

Brendon adds: ‘We deliver everything from inception to investor exit, all of which are carried out to recognised international standards. If you want to know about outlets you want to know GVA Grimley Outlet Services.’

For more information:
Contact Brendon O’Reilly, Director, GVA Grimley Outlet Services at
bor@gvagrimley.co.uk, 07831 381405 or go to gvagrimley.co.uk/outlets