RCS Real Estate Advisors was retained by Designer Brands Inc., a national designer and retailer of footwear and fashion accessories, to temporarily oversee the company’s internal real estate operations following the unexpected departure of its head of real estate.
In this interim leadership role, RCS managed all aspects of Designer Brands’ real estate activity, including staff integration, coordination between real estate operations and key internal departments, and oversight of lease negotiations. RCS operated in this role for four months and, within this timeframe, successfully completed 34 renewals and facilitated a significant new store opening in New York City.
This engagement showcased RCS’s ability to step beyond its traditional advisory scope, delivering executive-level management and operational continuity during a period of transition. The firm’s deep industry expertise and proactive client service have since strengthened its long-term partnership with Designer Brands Inc., positioning RCS as a trusted and ongoing advisor for the company.