Barbara Bruce Email & Phone Number

Location Strategies was established in 2005 by Greg Kerfoot and Barbara Bruce who have over 60 years of combined experience in development location research. The firm has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of services including feasibility studies, strategic assessments for underperforming properties, acquisition analysis, risk / opportunity assessment, portfolio review and tenant solicitation. The firm has served over 60 clients including developers, retailers, investors and institutions.

Oversaw departmental research activities for full line department store program, including national new store strategy, new concept strategy, acquisitions and expansions. A member of Sears - Kmart real estate integration team merger. Specific responsibilities included: sales forecasting and transfer analysis; asset planning, store classification and district alignments for existing portfolio; store closing analysis; post-opening audits; presentations to senior management and training new analysts. Led numerous market tours for senior management. Extensive market knowledge across the U.S.

Conducted economic feasibility studies, impact analyses and development strategy plans for both public- and private-sector clients. Studies involved in-depth analyses for retail, office, industrial and residential development throughout the U.S.

Prepared numerous market analyses and economic feasibility studies for proposed retail, office, industrial and residential developments throughout the country.