Gillian Carmichael
Associate

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Gillian Carmichael is a retail specialist who started at CBRE in 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has built her career on advising retail brands on their real estate strategy, specializing in national and global retailer expansion, site acquisition, and advisory.
In 2021, Gillian transitioned to CBRE in Philadelphia, PA, to work alongside Brandon Famous, where she helps retailers expand locally, regionally, and nationally. Current client list includes Wayfair, F45, KFC, Crumbl Cookies, Tom’s Watch Bar, Cigars International, Eataly and Sprouts.
Given Gillian’s experience in both Canada and the USA, it provides her with a unique perspective on Canadian and American commercial real estate markets.
In 2021, Gillian transitioned to CBRE in Philadelphia, PA, to work alongside Brandon Famous, where she helps retailers expand locally, regionally, and nationally. Current client list includes Wayfair, F45, KFC, Crumbl Cookies, Tom’s Watch Bar, Cigars International, Eataly and Sprouts.
Given Gillian’s experience in both Canada and the USA, it provides her with a unique perspective on Canadian and American commercial real estate markets.
Education
- Nipissing University
- B.A. in Psychology
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
- Member, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB)
- Member, Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
- Member, Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
Clients Represented
- CIBC
- Loblaw
- Williams Sonoma
- Pottery Barn
- West Elm
- Eataly
- The Beer Store
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Planet Fitness
- Firehouse Subs
- Paris Baguette
- KFC
- Taco Bell
- SkyZone
- All State
- Pet Valu
- Recipe Brands
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Bobby’s Burgers
- Bombay Frankie’s
- Carlo’s Bakery
- Score Pizza
- Gol’s Lanzhou Noodle
- Villarboit
- Plaza Retail REIT