defining and delivering leasing vision

Merch helps developers and landlords plan and launch unforgettable retail environments by tapping into extensive merchandising expertise and robust retailer relationships to deliver the right best-in-class and first-to-market tenant mix for any project, resulting in optimal financial returns.

Merch is an affiliate of Northwood Retail and Northwood Investors, which own and operate a portfolio of dynamic retail assets across the country, including Domain NORTHSIDE, Fifth + Broadway, and The Forum Carlsbad.

merch services

  • Leasing Advisory
  • Merchandising
  • Project Planning
  • Landlord + Tenant Matchmaking
a goal without a plan
is just a wish
— Jacqueline Fitch-Little
Merch Principal

merch projects + brands

meet Jacqueline Fitch-Little

Jacqueline Fitch-Little serves as SVP of Leasing for Northwood Retail. Drawing on more than 15 years of industry experience, she specializes in leasing and merchandising national, regional, first-to-market, and experiential brands – with one purpose, to create remarkable retail places.

Jacqueline possesses deep and vast retail relationships that uniquely position her to produce meaningful results. Her visionary expertise is evident in the eclectic retail mix at Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas, where she has opened more than 85 first-to-market tenants, like SKIMS, AWAY Luggage, CHANEL Beauty, ANINE BING, Breitling, and others.

Jacqueline oversees the curation of brands, manages partner relationships, and directs the leasing team for Northwood Retail’s entire portfolio of projects.

Prior to joining the leadership team at Northwood Retail, Jacqueline honed her leasing skills for RED Development and Glimcher Realty Trust, where she was instrumental in molding projects like Scottsdale Quarter. When working on Scottsdale Quarter, Jacqueline opened the second RH Mansion, the third Kendra Scott store, the second True Food Kitchen, and early outposts for Warby Parker, Lululemon, and Drybar, among others.

118
Executed Deals in 2023
7m+ sf
of Retail Leasing
85+
First-to-Market Brand Deals
35+
Direct-to-Consumer Stores