NEW YORK — Bradford Allen has announced that Kate Bagwell has joined the firm’s Manhattan office as a retail broker, expanding the company’s retail capabilities in the New York market. Bagwell will focus on tenant and landlord representation, advising retailers and property owners across a broad range of retail categories.
Bagwell brings nearly a decade of commercial real estate experience spanning retail leasing, tenant representation and merchandising strategy. Most recently, she worked as a retail broker at Colliers, where she represented national and multi-location retailers on leasing and expansion.
Earlier in her career, Bagwell spent six years with Urban Partners in Dallas, where she served as leasing director and oversaw retail leasing and merchandising strategies for West Village. She also co-founded MKT Dallas, a boutique retail concept designed to activate underused space, and led its expansion across Texas.
“Kate brings a strong understanding of retail from both the tenant and ownership perspectives, making her a valuable addition to our growing New York team,” said Mitzi Flexer, managing director, brokerage services at Bradford Allen. “Her experience shaping retail environments and working with expanding brands will be especially valuable as we continue to build our retail platform and provide clients with thoughtful, market-driven guidance.”
At Bradford Allen, Bagwell will work alongside the firm’s New York retail team to advise retailers on site selection, market strategy and expansion while partnering with owners on leasing and merchandising strategies.
“Bradford Allen offers an opportunity to build on my experience and work with a diverse range of retailers and owners,” Bagwell said. “I’m excited to work alongside a team with deep market knowledge and strong relationships and to help clients identify opportunities that support their long-term goals.”
Bagwell’s addition reflects Bradford Allen’s continued investment in its retail platform as the firm expands its presence and capabilities in New York.
About Bradford Allen
Bradford Allen is a national commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. Founded in 2003 by Jeffrey Bernstein and Laurence Elbaum, the company’s vertically integrated platform services entrepreneurial, corporate and not-for-profit clients in every sector. Bradford Allen offers end-to-end solutions to owners, occupiers and investors through brokerage and advisory services, building operations and management, program management and consulting, and real estate investments and development. For more information, visit bradfordallen.com.