In this episode of What's in Store, hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono take a look into the latest headlines in retail mergers. What's happening with Amazon Fresh's comeback in the grocery sector? And what's the story behind WH Smith's ambitious expansion into U.S. airports? What are the implications of the paused Kroger-Albertson's merger, the blocked Tapestry-Capri Holdings deal, and what's on the horizon amid these deals. 00:00 Thanksgiving plans and family traditions 02:30 Retail Mergers: Th...
Nov 21, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 305
In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa and David Saltman, CEO of LeasePilot, CEO of LeasePilot, a contract drafting platform focused on the real estate industry. They discuss the intricacies of commercial lease drafting, the role of automation and AI in improving efficiency, and the future of contract generation. David explains how LeasePilot streamlines the drafting process, reduces human error, and enhances negotiation transparency. The conversation also touches on the challenges o...
Nov 15, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 304
In this episode of Retail Retold Replay we are throwing it back to episode 65. Chris Ressa speaks with Andrew Martineau , co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces, about the innovative concept of transforming vacant retail spaces into affordable artist studios. Andrew shares his background in marketing and retail real estate, the challenges faced by artists in finding studio space, and how Zero Empty Spaces addresses this issue by partnering with landlords to activate empty spaces. The conversation explo...
Nov 08, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 303
Join Chris Ressa in a special listener-request episode of 'Retail Retold,' where he tackles diverse questions from the audience. Topics include the expected surge of M&A in 2025, the cautious outlook on the food and beverage sector, the promising future of health and wellness retail, the anticipated growth of the sneaker market, and the evolving complexity of retail leases post-COVID. Chris also affirms the robust leasing demand beyond 2025 and shares his current read, 'A World Without Email...
Nov 02, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 302
In this episode of 'What's in Store,' hosts Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa discuss the evolving landscape of retail, focusing on how legacy brands are adapting and expanding despite challenges. They explore geographic expansion strategies, innovative new concepts from established brands, and the entry of non-traditional companies into physical retail spaces. The conversation highlights the resilience of the retail sector and the various ways companies are leveraging brick-and-mortar locations to e...
Oct 24, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 301
In this episode of 'Retail Retold', host Chris Ressa and guest Charlie Arbing , Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at Boot Barn, discuss the company's growth trajectory, marketing strategies, and the importance of partnerships in retail real estate. He highlights the unique positioning of Boot Barn in the Western wear market and the company's approach to customer segmentation. Charlie also shares insights from his transition from Starbucks to Boot Barn, emphasizing the value o...
Oct 17, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 300
In this episode of 'Retail Retold', host Chris Ressa and Kevin Ervin Kelly, AIA , author of Irreplaceable and partner at Shook Kelly , an architecture firm, explore the influence of environment on behavior. It’s a topic Kelley has been fascinated with since childhood. Kelly shares insights from his architecture and social science approach, including his work with clients like Harley Davidson and Whole Foods. Discussing his book 'Irreplaceable', he touches on society's shift due to digital disrup...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 299
In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa welcomes Anjee Solanki, the head of U.S. retail for Collier's, to jump into the current state and future of retail real estate. Anjee provides insights on the recent leasing activities, the challenges faced by retailers in store openings, and the projections for year-end growth in the retail sector. Anjee and her team at Colliers recently published a report on AI in retail, covering how both retailers and landlords are adopting AI, the potential powe...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 298
From Pork Rinds to Community Groceries: A Rural Success Story with Kelly Perry of Perry's Pork Rinds In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa chats with Kelly Perry , co-owner of Perry's Pork Rinds and Country Store in Bronson, Kansas. Kelly shares her journey from starting an e-commerce pork rind business to owning a multi-SKU grocery store in a town of 304 people. Faced with numerous challenges, including licensing, food handling certification, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelly and her hus...
Sep 26, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 297
From Accounting to Fashion: Valerie Warren’s Leap with Mabel’s Landing In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris welcomes Valerie Warren, the dynamic founder and owner of Mabel's Landing, a women's clothing store in Williamsville, NY. Valerie shares her inspiring journey of stepping into entrepreneurship from over 30 years in accounting following the closure of a beloved local store, Mabel Danahy’s. She talks about her transition from accounting to retail, the process of setting up her store,...
Sep 21, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 296
In this episode of 'What's in Store with Karly and Chris,' hosts Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa delve into the ongoing relevance of banks, drugstores, and movie theaters within the net lease sector. They explore why banks are opening more branches, the challenges facing drugstores amid health care system complexities, and the sustained appeal of movie theaters despite rising entertainment costs. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:15 Hot Topics in Net Lease Sector 01:48 The Resilience of Banks 0...
Sep 12, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Sweet Success: Building a Cookie Empire with Angie Snediker In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa welcomes the founder and owner of Half Baked Cookies, Angie Snediker. Angie shares her journey from baking in her home kitchen to expanding her cookie business to three locations, including Lockport, Williamsville, and Buffalo. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of starting a business, the importance of providing freshly baked cookies for customers, and her unique flavors that se...
Aug 29, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Unpacking Co-Tenancy Clauses: Are They Worth the Hassle? Join host Chris Ressa on this episode of Retail Retold as he delves into the intricacies of co-tenancy clauses in retail leases. Discover the obligations landlords face, from maintaining occupancy levels to the potential remedies tenants can invoke. Chris discusses the high costs and effort associated with negotiating these clauses, the limited instances of lease termination, and proposes a need to evolve these provisions to better suit to...
Aug 22, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Franchise Mastery: The Secrets Behind Retail Expansion with Ty Brewster from LocateAI In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa delves into the world of franchise real estate with guest Ty Brewster, a franchise broker from Phoenix, Arizona, who specializes in national expansions. Ty shares fascinating insights into his unique role, including utilizing LocateAI to track cell phone data and provide valuable location analytics for client franchises. He explains his journey from running Col...
Aug 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 292
Dave Burton: The Restaurateur Behind Tampa's Hottest Spots In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa sits down with Dave Burton, a Tampa-based restaurateur. Dave shares his passion for the restaurant industry, detailing his journey from running Gen X Tavern and Soho Sushi, to opening the exciting new Storm Runners Tavern. He discusses the challenges and joys of restaurant ownership, building a strong team, and navigating the evolving market. The episode also highlights Dave's innovative...
Aug 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 291
What's in store this month? A better question might be what's on the menu? Chris Ressa and CBRE's Karly Iacono are back and this months episode is all about the restaurant industry as Chris and Karly seek to answer one question; why are so many Americans going out to eat?
Jul 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 290
This week, Chris Ressa discusses statistics from two interesting articles he came across, and how proactivity allowed for a timely deal at a DLC center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Jul 17, 2024•14 min•Ep. 289
Data. Everybody needs it. And in the world or retail real estate, its not always easy to come by. Chris Ressa and CoStar's National Director of Retail Analytics Brandon Svec sat down at ICSC Las Vegas for a quick and dirty conversation about data. What You’ll Learn: How does one of the industry's research teams aggregate data from 1.5 million properties across the US to provide insights on the retail real estate sector? How the unique value of CoStar's census-level approach sets it apart from ot...
Jul 11, 2024•7 min•Ep. 288
Fireworks are not the only bing this season. Chris Ressa talked with Louis Asbury , Diamonds Direct 's Vice President of Real Estate about the addition of some new bling to the Houston area. Diamonds Direct opened a new store at Wood Ridge Plaza built from the ground up by Renovo Construction , DLC's GC company. If you missed it in January, we're sharing one of this year's most downloaded episodes is this week's Retail Retold Replay....
Jul 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 287
Karly and Chris are back! What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas! What are their key takeaways from the ICSC show? There is a positive sentiment among retailers and a distinct lack of recession talk. Interest rates. Will they come down? When will it happen, and what will the impact be on pricing? What are the shifting buyer trends? What's driving lease terms? Franchising growth is a significant trend that is here to stay. The importance of real estate fundamentals and retail execution....
Jun 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 286
In this weeks episode, fan favorite Simeon Siegel is back with some fresh new insights! Listen in as he and Chris chat about the normalization of retail after Covid and do a deep dive into the costs and benefits of DTC vs. wholesaling.
Jun 20, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 285
This week's lightspeed episode of Retail Retold came live from Vegas! Chris sits down with James Cook , America's director of retail research for JLL . Join Chris and James as they give their takes on the good, the very good, and the great of retail real estate.
Jun 13, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 284
In this week's episode, Chris sits down with Brett Sheets , Senior Vice President of Leasing for Barclay Group ,and Angie Kory , Vice President of leasing for Vestar . Join Chris, Brett, and Angie as they recap the 2024 ICSC conference in Vegas and discuss the top three leasing trends that are shaping the current dealmaking climate....
Jun 06, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 283
In this week's episode, Chris sits down with Jordan Hearin , Head of Product at ID Plans , a company bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and commercial real estate. Tune in as they talk about the impact of proptech in CRE, the challenges it faces, and what the future of proptech in commercial real estate will look like....
May 30, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Meet your new virtual bestie! In this week’s episode, Chris sits down with Liz Glosson , Director of Account Management at The Dealey Group and a co-creator of Cindy, the world’s first virtual influencer for retail real estate. Tune in to find out the story behind Cindy’s creation, her current status, and where you might see her in the future!...
May 23, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 281
This one is too good to ignore In this week's episode, Chris sits down with DLC CEO, Adam Ifshin live from Vegas! Adam and Chris are breaking down DLC's newest white paper which features data and insights from CBRE , Co-Star , Placer AI , and many more into what smart investors need to know about the best investment asset in CRE....
May 17, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 280
It's that time of year again! In this week's episode, Chris and Karly Iacono , Senior Vice President of Investment Properties at CBRE, are gearing up for ICSC 2024. They are talking about the hottest topics of discussion this time around, and specifically those themes that they did not expect to be a focal point of conversation. Tune in to hear about 6 things you don't have on your ICSC bingo card that you should....
May 16, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 279
In this week's Retail Retold Replay, Chris sits down with Brin Snelling , Director of Strategy at RetailUnion . With ICSC 2024 quickly approaching, it is the perfect opportunity to review how data is being used to drive real estate decisions amidst an ever-changing retail landscape. Listen in for expert insights from two real estate professionals!
May 09, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 278
In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Scott Auster , Executive Vice President and Head of Leasing at Urban Edge Properties . They discuss the tailwinds that have allowed the retail sector to thrive, and how they have contributed to a shifting attitude towards store formats and lease clauses.
May 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 277
In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Brian Hilko , PGA professional and founder of The Golf Factory in Mt Prospect Illinois as they discuss Brian's entrepreneurial journey. Find out what it took to make Brian's vision a reality. From financing to finding a location to buildout costs, this episode is valuable for every aspiring entrepreneur and real estate professional!...
Apr 25, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 276
