Downtown Milwaukee retail recruiter gets first tenant

Downtown Milwaukee retail recruiter Deanna Inniss, was hired last year by the Downtown Business Improvement District to attract retailers downtown, has facilitated her first retail deal. Boutique Larrieux, an upscale plus-size women’s boutique, will open a store at 717 N. Milwaukee St. on March 16.
“Milwaukee Downtown’s retail recruiter has been an invaluable asset to my search for storefront space,” said Lydia Hamilton, owner of Boutique Larrieux.  “The central and vibrant location of Boutique Larrieux positions the new store for high visibility and foot traffic.  I’m excited to lead downtown Milwaukee’s retail scene.”
Besides serving as a liaison between retailer and landlord, Inniss “maintains an available property database, assists current retailers with merchandising and marketing, and advises property owners on how to make vacant spaces more attractive,” said Beth Nicols, executive director of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21.