Alex Fox

Alex is an Analyst for Colliers UK based in Leeds, forming part of the Retail Strategy & Analytics team. He was previously the GIS Analyst in the Research & Forecasting team.

He advises clients globally on store location and performance optimisation strategies, spanning the occupier spectrum from fashion, grocery and homewares through to F&B, leisure and retail banking (and beyond).

Alex joined Colliers in September 2021 after completing his MSc in GIS at the University of Leeds. During his time at Leeds he developed a strong interest in location planning and analysis. He conducted his dissertation on this topic, evaluating the impacts of COVID-19 on the store network of a major UK high-street retailer based on a range of factors including catchment geodemographics, domestic tourism, the shift from office to home-based working, and the rise of convenience culture. This dissertation was administrated in partnership with the firm and resulted in him recommending future changes to their store and online networks in order to maximise effieicency and productivity.