The Kidder Mathews Retail Services group has the deep commercial real estate and local market expertise to assist both landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers who understand that “location, location, location” is only one element of a successful transaction.
Whether you are a landlord, tenant, buyer, or seller, our experience and knowledge of Western U.S. markets enables us to provide unmatched retail analysis, advice, and advocacy. Our retail brokerage team has a long history of successful transactions involving downtown cores, shopping centers, and single-tenant properties, along with stores in nearly every retail business category. In addition, we track trends year-over-year in each market we serve to provide you with the guidance needed to make smart decisions that will further your long-term business goals.
Retail Landlord Representation
In an era where retail is rapidly evolving and competition for foot traffic is fierce, we represent a wide range of landlords who hold properties including community power centers, downtown projects, and neighborhood centers. Landlords represented by Kidder Mathews include:
- Kimco
- Regency Centers
- American Assets Trust
- LNR Partners
Retail Tenant Representation
In the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews represents major retailers, banks, quick service restaurants, and other service-oriented establishments including:
Specializing In
- Tenant/Landlord Representation
- Investment Sales /Land Sales
- Dispositions
- Buyer/Seller Representation
- Development Consulting
- Project Management
- Market Analysis
- Property Management
- Valuation Advisory
- Net Leased Investments
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International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)Kidder Mathews is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and hosts a booth annually at ICSC ReCon in Las Vegas. |

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Retail Trend Articles
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Pacific Northwest
Will Frame, Regional President, Brokerage
206.296.9600 / will.frame@kidder.com
Northern California & Nevada
David C. Nelson, Regional President, Brokerage
415.229.8890 / david.nelson@kidder.com
Southern California & Arizona
Darren Tappen, Regional President, Brokerage
949.557.5000 / darren.tappen@kidder.com
Greater Los Angeles
Darren Tappen, Regional President, Brokerage
213.421.1400 / darren.tappen@kidder.com
