Former CACI Head of Property, Ken Gunn, joins Retail Specialists FSP
03.03.2008
Renowned property research expert, Ken Gunn, formerly head of property consulting at CACI, has today announced that he will be joining retail business consultants FSP. Gunn, who brings a wealth of experience with him, will be joining FSP on 10th March as Senior Consultant.
Gunn commented “I was attracted to FSP by the opportunity to work on bespoke projects, tailored to resolving client issues. The independence of FSP allows it to draw on the widest possible range of data sources and research techniques. I look forward to being part of this dynamic and growing business.”
As the leading retail business consultancy in the UK, FSP has unique insights into the interaction of shoppers, retailers and shopping locations. It offers retailers and retail property professionals new ways of increasing their profits.
Geoff Nicholson, MD of FSP commented “Property professionals increasingly require top quality retail business consultancy. FSP is therefore delighted to welcome Ken Gunn to the Company. Ken is a well-known and much respected figure in retail property consultancy and will be a great asset to FSP.”
FSP retail consultancy offers more than catchment analysis and shopper surveys; it identifies the best opportunities for retail property assets. Clients request FSP’s advice about the impact of new developments, about optimal tenant mix and the viability of existing tenants. In present market conditions, this trend is likely to continue. There is rising demand for bespoke research to produce commercial solutions, coupled with support through to implementation. FSP has a growing business advising shopping centre portfolios and retail developers, including such names as Hammerson, Morley, Legal & General and ING.
As well as a full retail consultancy FSP also offers its clients a unique on line retailer directory, SnapShop™. The on-line database includes a wide range of information including retailer contact details, company accounts, both as filed at Companies House and subject to FSP analysis, plus store performance estimates and a constantly updated news cutting service. SnapShop is quickly becoming a must have resource for the property industry.
With four full-time, senior retail consultants, supported by an able team of analysts, FSP is a significant player in retail property consultancy.
For further information or comment please contact Natalie Mclean-Reid at Primal PR on 01628 899700 or e-mail
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3rd March 2008
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