Baird Group choose Savills to lead their European expansion
Baird Group has appointed Savills as part of major plans to increase its store portfolio across the UK and Europe.
Baird Group, the menswear fashion business, currently occupies 47 stores and will work with the Savills retail team to acquire new full price and discount stores across the UK, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
Josh Howe, associate director in the retail team at Savills, commented: “We’re delighted to have been to appointed by Baird Group to grow their retail portfolio in both the UK and overseas at a time when many retailers are slowing down their store expansions. The Baird Group brands are synonymous with men’s fashion and we look forward to working with the group to bring these brands to new markets throughout Europe.”
Nick Scott, group chief financial officer at Baird Group, commented: “After an extensive search for the right real estate partner to assist in our pursuit of profitably growing our business across the UK and Europe, Savills local and international experience mixed with their passionate attitude made the choice really simple. We are really pleased to have the assistance of true professionals in their field and they are already adding significant value to our business.”
