Colliers International advises 4F in its expansion into Latvian market – EuropaProperty

In 2016, Polish sports brand 4F will open its shops in Latvia. Colliers International advised the company in its development and acquisition of attractive locations in Latvian shopping centres.

4F is one of the brands owned by OTCF S.A. – sportswear and sports accessories producer. In Poland, 4F products are sold through the net of over 300 shops, including about 150 mono-brand stores. Currently, the brand is available – thanks to the wholesale – in 24 European countries. In 2016, 4F starts to develop its own retail network, including Latvia.

“Based on the positive experience in cooperation with Colliers International OTCF chose us to support the development of their brand on the Latvian market. In the first place we are considering retail projects in Riga,” said Agnieszka Baczyńska, director in the Retail Agency of Colliers International. “The Latvian market is becoming increasingly interesting for Polish tenants. Some of them have already decided to expand, e.g.: Reserved, Gino Rossi, CCC, Multikino. The opening of the first 4F stores is planned for spring 2016.”

OTCF is a leading Polish company producing sportswear and sports accessories. Its portfolio includes four brands: 4F, 4 Faces, OUTHORN and Tutto Bene. The company was founded in 1995. Its flagship brand 4F is appreciated by both professionals and amateurs. 4F is the official partner of the Polish Ski Federation, Polish Biathlon Association, Polish Speed Skating Association. It also supports the Polish Athletics Federation. OTCF cooperates with the Polish Olympic Committee, which resulted in the preparation of the collection for the Polish Olympic Team at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver 2010, Olympic Games in London 2012, and the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014. Currently, 4F is working on the preparation of the collection for the next summer and winter Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Pyeongchang in 2018.