What Retail Brands Should Check Before Leasing a Showroom

Retail is unforgiving about location. A great product in a hidden spot struggles, while an average one on a busy stretch can thrive. Before you sign for a showroom, run through these checks.

Footfall and the right footfall

Numbers alone are not enough. A street can be busy with the wrong crowd for your brand. Watch the location at different times and ask whether the people passing are the customers you actually want.

Frontage and visibility

Frontage is the width your shop presents to the street, and it matters a lot. A wide, clearly visible front with room for good signage pulls people in. A narrow or hidden entrance works against you every day.

Customer access and parking

Can customers stop easily, park without stress, and walk in. Awkward access quietly turns people away, especially for categories where they carry things in and out.

The neighbours

The brands around you shape who walks past. Complementary stores can lift everyone, so a cluster of similar or related shops is often a good sign rather than a threat.

Lease terms and fit out

Check the rent, the escalation, the lock in, signage rights and the fit out window. Make sure you have enough time to set up before the rent clock really hurts.

The right address depends on what you sell and who you sell to. If you are comparing high street spots, malls or a developing retail pocket, our retail services can help you find a space that suits your brand.