Jim Bieri , Principal | 660 Woodward, Suite 1500 | Detroit, MI 48226 | 313.962.2800 | jbieri@sbre1.com
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WHY STOKAS BIERI?
We have over 35 years of experience placing retailers in the most exclusive properties across the country.
We are greatly respected within the retail development community and have established longstanding relationships with key decision makers.
Our propriety database, along with the expertise of our team of professionals, empower retailers to make the most informed decisions about their real estate.
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WORKING TOGETHER In order to work well with a client we must understand who they are, where they want to be in 5 years, and where in the process they are. Over the last 35 years we have discovered that knowing your client and defining their strengths gives us a distinct advantage in determining and negotiating the best deals possible for the client.
In our investigation state we will look at:
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What is the primary goal of their retail program? Understanding their target customer characteristics Which type of stores have they considered? New locations that will not compete with current wholesale customers. Which locations have been considered? What were the deciding factors in the current locations? What pieces of the deal are important to the tenant? What characteristics of their target customer are an asset to the landlord that can be used to better the terms of their deals?
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REPUTATION We have a large portfolio of successful relationships with a wide range of clients • Art Van • Bang and Olufsen • Crane & Company • Fire & Ice • Ghirardelli (Experience Retail) • Ghurka • Great Gatherings • Gucci • Gymboree (Review of 500 locations) • Helzberg • Highline Investments • I Love Sugar • Invicta Watches (15 stores) • Janie and Jack (Initial launch of first 12 stores) • J. Crew (0-50 stores from Catalog to Retail Power House
• J. Peterman • Jos. A. Bank • London Fog (80 transactions in 18 months) • Lush Cosmetics • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt • Moosejaw • Movado (5- 35 stores) • Oilily • SVS Vision • The Icing (90 stores in 8 years) • The TJX Companies • Tom Ford • Tommy Hilfiger (44 stores in 3 years) • Yankee Candle • Yves Saint Laurent • Zingara
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Client Testimonials
Working with Stokas Bieri has been a wonderful experience. For a small time developer, it is important to have a partner that is out turning over stones to find opportunities. Stokas Bieri has the dedicated resources and network to handle my real estate function efficiently and effectively. I have closed multiple deals with Stokas Bieri and look forward to doing many more into the future.
-Jon Goldstein, Highline Investments, LLC
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Client Testimonials My relationship with Stokas Bieri goes back more than 8 years and I simply cannot say enough good things about Jim and Alex Bieri, my primary contacts. They have been trusted, magnificent partners that always find solutions to obstacles that usually prevent business opportunities from evolving. They work smarter and harder than anyone I have ever been associated with in my 35 year business career. Their ability to work outside the box and build strong business relationships with parties throughout the U.S is a gift and strength that very few companies possess. In addition, Stan Ames is brilliant and tenacious, he is always sure to have your very best interest first and foremost at all times and does all he can and must to protect you at any cost. I look forward to many more years of growth with Stokas Bieri. -Joe Pucci, Founder & CEO of Great Gatherings
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OUR METHOD • Create an Expansion Plan in tight communication with Retailer • Site Selection • Lease Negotiation
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X TEAM PARTNERSHIP A leading retail real estate brokerage alliance in more than 45 major markets. Our affiliation with the X Team provides us the opportunity to connect our clients with an extensive list of resources nationally and internationally.
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X TEAM OFFICES
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION •
The law firm of Bieri & Ames has over 50 years of combined legal experience in retail real estate and tenant law and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell
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Lease Negotiation, Lease Administration, Construction Contracts, Acquisitions and Dispositions
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Current National Clients include: Coach, Ann Taylor, Tumi, The Body Shop, Lush, Invicta, American Heritage, Ghurka, Yankee Candle and Solstice
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Our Team 11
JIM BIERI • 1970 started as a Retailer - Opening Christmas Kiosks throughout the country - Demonstrated the concept of a kiosk to the Mall Community
• 1976 Graduated Law School, founded Bieri Co. - Parlaying his experience with the Landlord Community into aiding expanding retailers • Michigan State Fair Pie Judge • Focused business on Tenant Representation - Opened first 50 J. Crew stores, expansion from a catalogue business to a major retail player • Bieri Market Reports -In-depth analysis of top 25 Markets and their Shopping Centers • 2010 – Stokas Bieri Real Estate • Member of ICSC, Chairman for Larson Center for Leadership and former Chairman of ULI Detroit
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JIM STOKAS • Joined the Retail Real Estate industry over 30 years ago in Los Angeles, CA with Coldwell Banker • 1990 Transferred to Michigan to head up CB Richard Ellis as Senior Vice President of Retail Sales in Southfield • Joined Trammel Crow in 1999
• Formation of Stokas Realty Advisors and the X-Team in 2001 • Member of Michigan ICSC Program Board for 13 years • Responsible for successful launches in Michigan: --IKEA --Staples (9 store simultaneous opening) --Home Quarters (4 simultaneous market openings) • •Competing with Builders Square and Home Depot • •HQ Real Estate success even in failure (8 of the 10 sites were sold to Costco in bankruptcy)
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ALEX BIERI •
Alex Bieri joined Stokas Bieri in September 2004 as a Leasing Agent. He has aided JoS A Bank, Yankee Candle, SVS Vision, Art Van Furniture, Title Boxing Club, True Value Hardware, Zoup!, Great Gatherings and many other local and national retailers with their site selection needs. He has also been a leasing representative for many Detroit area projects including Gateway Marketplace, GM Renaissance Center, Kercheval Place and Romeo Commons. • Mr. Bieri graduated from Purdue University in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in industrial management. Upon graduation from Purdue, Mr. Bieri worked at RR Donnelley for four years in Chicago and Boston. While at RR Donnelley, he worked directly with over 200 catalog/retail RR Donnelley customers. • Mr. Bieri is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Michigan. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) and currently serves as the ICSC Next Generation Michigan Chairman. He is also a member of the Detroit Athletic Club, and is actively involved in and supports many Detroit Synergy events. • He enjoys running, golf and handball. He is married to Allison and they have two children, Benjamin and Grace.
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STAN AMES
Mr. Ames began his career as an attorney at the law firm of Schwartz, Kelm, Warren & Rubenstein in Columbus, Ohio, where he worked primarily in the real estate division, concentrating on commercial leasing and general business law. During his time there, he negotiated leases for The Limited, Inc., The Art Works, Art Explosion, Cheryl’s Cookies, Roger’s Jewelers and The Steak Escape, as well as other regional retailers.
In 1992, Mr. Ames joined Escape Enterprises, Inc. which is the franchisor company for The Steak Escape restaurant chain. Mr. Ames served as General Counsel and Director of Franchise Sales. During his tenure here, the franchise system grew to over 160 stores in the United States and had master franchise arrangements in Japan and Singapore.
Mr. Ames joined Bieri & Ames in 1994. He negotiates retail leases for a number of national and regional retailers and landlords. His clients include Coach, Ann Taylor, Loft, Tumi, Yankee Candle, Marmot, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, The Body Shop, Mountain Warehouse, and others.
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Tracy Gogola
Tracy Gogola joined Stokas Bieri in March 2001, applying her knowledge of business management and commercial real estate to her role as office manager, where her current responsibilities include managing the daily activities of the office and assisting with various landlord initiatives.
While working at Stokas Bieri, she earned an associate's degree in business management from Macomb Community College in 2000. Mrs. Gogola has a great understanding of the intricate workings of the business.
Prior to joining Stokas Bieri, Mrs. Gogola held the position of collections specialist in the finance department of Stahls Inc. for more than five years.
Mrs. Gogola is a licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of Michigan. She is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
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Mac MacDermaid
Mac joined the Stokas Bieri team in early 2015 as the marketing assistant. She received a BS from Western Michigan University and an M.Ed. from Winthrop University. Mac holds an active real estate license in Michigan and has worked in the residential real estate field since 2011. She assists the team in site selection, creating videos & flyers, and website & social media management. As a professional photographer she’s able to truly showcase our properties.
Ms. MacDermaid is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
In her free time, Mac enjoys getting involved in her community. She is a board member of the Redford Township Historical Commission and also volunteers with the Redford Cemetery Association & Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
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