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Direct Retail Partners

11–50 employees 5 principals

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About Direct Retail Partners

Direct Retail Partners is a real estate operator. Direct Retail Partners operates in Austin, Texas, Columbus, Ohio and Dallas, Texas. Its investment focus is on Standalone Retail.

Direct Retail Partners (formerly Direct Development) is a privately held commercial retail real estate firm founded in 1997 and operating for approximately 28 years. The firm specializes in developing, repositioning, and managing commercial retail assets. It serves as both developer and operator of shopping centers, handling projects “from the ground up,” with over 3.5 million square feet of constructed retail space. Direct Retail Partners focuses its investments in the southwestern United States, concentrating primarily on owner-operated shopping centers and mixed-use developments in that region. In total, the company has delivered at least 3.5 million square feet of retail construction since its inception and maintains operations nearly three decades post-establishment.

Principals at Direct Retail Partners

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Direct Retail Partners's project portfolio

2 projects on file · Retail (2)

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Markets and themes

Markets Direct Retail Partners operates in

  • Austin, Texas
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Investment themes at Direct Retail Partners

  • Standalone Retail

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • Custom Homes
  • Data-driven
  • Economic Development
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Technology-forward
  • Transit-oriented development
  • Urban infill

Operators similar to Direct Retail Partners

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  • Commercial Retail Group
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  • DLC Management Corp.
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  • Elcan and Associates
    Mid-market tierDallas, TexasOklahoma City, Oklahoma+1 more marketStandalone Retail
  • The Town Lake Company
    Mid-market tierDallas, TexasAustin, TexasStandalone Retail
  • CSW Development
    Mid-market tierDallas, TexasAustin, TexasStandalone Retail
  • Vista Property Company
    Mid-market tierDallas, TexasAustin, TexasStandalone Retail
  • Cohen Investment Group
    Mid-market tierDallas, TexasColumbus, OhioStandalone Retail
  • Cole Valley Partners
    Mid-market tierAustin, TexasOklahoma City, OklahomaStandalone Retail
  • Quannah Partners
    Mid-market tierDallas, TexasAustin, TexasStandalone Retail

Frequently asked questions about Direct Retail Partners

What does Direct Retail Partners do?
Direct Retail Partners (formerly Direct Development) is a privately held commercial retail real estate firm founded in 1997 and operating for approximately 28 years.
What markets does Direct Retail Partners operate in?
Direct Retail Partners is active in Austin, Texas, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
How many employees does Direct Retail Partners have?
Direct Retail Partners has 11–50 employees.
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Direct Retail Partners at a glance

Tier
Mid-market
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
11–50
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
4
Principals
5

Contact Direct Retail Partners

12221 Merit Drive Suite 1220 Dallas, Texas 75251
ddevelopment.com