Vans and The North Face Appoint CBRE as Exclusive Retail Advisor
CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) today announced that it has been selected by US apparel retailer The VF Corporation to exclusively support their store expansion programme throughout the United Kingdom and Europe for their brands The North Face and Vans.
The North Face specialises in outdoor clothing and equipment, currently operating 48 stores in 13 countries; and Vans, the cult skateboarding brand, which opened its first European flagship store in London in 2004, has 20 stores in eight countries across Europe.
David Close of CBRE’s EMEA Cross-Border Retail team, commented: “This appointment demonstrates that retailers recognise CBRE as an extension of their own brand and see the need for an integrated approach to securing retail stores. We are best placed to support the international growth of The North Face and Vans across a diverse European and global landscape and this instruction is testament to that.”
