Consultation
Market Entry Assessment
A structured review of whether a new suburb, street, or regional centre suits your independent shop — catchment, competition, lease risk, and opening timeline.
Who it is for
Independent retailers planning a first additional store, a relocation, or a category expansion into a new trading area.
What you receive
A written market entry brief with a clear go / pause / reshape recommendation, supported by catchment notes, competitor map, and an opening calendar outline.
Included
- Kick-off call to lock trading model, price band, and non-negotiables
- Catchment walkthrough notes for up to two candidate areas
- Competitor and category mix scan within a defined radius
- Lease and fit-out risk checklist tailored to your format
- Opening calendar with supplier lead times and staffing gates
- Final briefing session (90 minutes) to walk the recommendation
Outside scope
- Formal property valuation or legal lease negotiation
- Fit-out design or builder tendering
- Ongoing store operations management after opening
Provider
Senior market advisor from CoveHub Market Advisory
Process
- Scope lock — trading model, budget band, and decision deadline
- Field reading — catchment visits, footfall windows, and rival formats
- Synthesis — written brief with go / pause / reshape call
- Handover — opening calendar and supplier lead-time map
Preparation
Share current P&L snapshot (high level), lease draft if available, and photos of your existing shop floor.
Constraints
We advise on market fit; we do not broker leases or underwrite sales forecasts.