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WHAT WE DO

The Big Picture

OWNER’S REPRESENTATION

Specializing in Metropolitan Areas:
  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles

RETAIL SITE SELECTION

  • Feasibility of Development
  • Preliminary Budgeting
  • Store Design and Planning
  • Landlord Work Letter Drafting

DESIGN EXECUTION

PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MGMT.

  • Site by Site
  • Progress Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Geographical Basis

PROGRAM MGMT.

  • Flagship Development
  • Rollout Programs
  • Detailed Oversight
  • Over 300 Locations Per Year

StorE PLANNING

  • Merchant Collaboration
  • Constant Retailer Updates
  • Store Development Oversight
  • Managing Budget Constraints

OUR AMAZING PROJECTS

Outsourcing Solutions Done Right

 


Problem

Uniqlo, USA, a Tokyo-based clothing company, needed oversight with the development of their flagship locations and metropolitan markets in San Francisco and New York.

Solution

Cairn Development provided first hand development of their multi-million dollar flagship projects in New York and San Francisco. Each store opened a week apart, and we delivered.

OUR AMAZING PROJECTS

Outsourcing Solutions Done Right

 


Problem

Samsung needed consultants to build a marketing experience center in the historic Meat Packing District of Manhattan.

Solution

Samsung consulted Cairn Development. Cairn developed a strategy that included detailed planning, budget forecasting, scheduling and field oversight, and we delivered.

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HANDS-ON MANAGMENT AND OPTIONAL TEAM TRAINING

STORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOCUSED ON OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, QUALITY CONTROL AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS

SITE SURVEYS/MEP

Unparalleled expertise in
choosing first-rate sites.

FIXTURE PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Implementing economy of
scale strategies.

INVENTORY CONTROL

Maintaining accountability for
all inventory for each project.

SHIPMENT/DELIVERy VERIFICATION

Overseeing delivery of materials
every step of the way.

SITE VISITS

Keeping projects on-time
and on-budget.

PUNCH LIST WALK-THRoughS

Ensuring every planned detail
is completed in all projects.

FINANCIAL REPORTING/BUDGETS

Providing extensive details on the
responsible allocation of funds.

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BRIAN FRENCH

President

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Brian French is the President of Cairn Development. Since 2000, he has provided leadership for growing specialty retailers in the USA and Canada. Mr. French maintains his position at the forefront of real estate trends with extensive retail design, construction, and facilities experience. He has been a proven leader experienced working in large, multi-divisional organizations and complex organizations throughout a career of increased levels of responsibility.

Mr. French is also the Founder of Cairn Builders, a Licensed Class B General Contractor in California.

WHY CHOOSE US

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AVERAGE PROJECT COST
$38M
CURRENT PROJECT INITIATIVES
150+
AVERAGE FLAGSHIP PROJECT TIME
<8 MO

“Cairn Development is the greatest! Great interface, knowledgeable staff, and always quick to answer the question!”

JACKIE BRANDT

Store Manager of White House Black Market.

“Cairn Development is the greatest! Great interface, knowledgeable staff, and always quick to answer the question!”

JACKIE BRANDT

Store Manager of White House Black Market.

LET’S GET STARTED.

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We can’t wait to work with you!