James Andrew partners NY agent to boost global appeal

Real estate company James Andrew International has entered into a partnership with New York retail real estate firm Robin Zendell & Associates as it looks to enhance its global client services. The two firms plan to use the tie-up to share knowledge and resources and to enable them to provide their clients, such as Louis Vuitton and De Beers, with a competitive advantage in navigating the current challenges and opportunities in the UK, European and US markets. Robin Zendell & Associates was established in 2009 and provides services such as site selection for flagship stores, pop-ups and helps introduce brands to the US market, as well as national store roll-outs. Its client list includes high-end luxury retailers such as Dior, Gucci and Fendi. “As our clients continue to expand internationally, my challenge has been not only to find optimal sites, but truly the right partner with a similar mind-set to provide our clients with seamless service,” says Robin Zendell, founder of Robin Zendell & Associates. Nicholas Marks, director of retail, leisure and hotels at James Andrew International, added: “The combination of the Robin Zendell & Associates and James Andrew International […] will mark the creation of a very unique niche partnership that will be a great asset for both existing and future clients in London and New York.” This partnership for James Andrew International follows the announcement early last year of a collaboration between the firm’s residential business with LiFE Residential to create a new prs management service. To send feedback, e-mail louise.dransfield@egi.co.uk or tweet @DransfieldL or @estatesgazette