Join Boots on the Ground by Retail Strategies for an in-depth look at the 2024 ICSC Las Vegas Conference. Discover the latest trends in retail real estate, creative deal-making strategies, and insights from industry leaders. Perfect for developers, investors, and municipal leaders. Tune in now!

https://retailstrategies.com/icsc-vegas-conference-recap-2024/

*Outline*
1. Retail real estate industry trends, including creativity and speed in deal-making.

•  Ryder Richards, Elliott Cook, and John Mark Boozer discuss the ICSC Las Vegas show, with a focus on positivity and creativity in deal-making.
•  Guests express optimism about the show's return to normalcy after the pandemic, with a large contingent of retailers and developers looking to do deals.
•  Developers and owners are getting creative with financing and layouts to accommodate retailers' expansion despite low vacancy rates.

2. Retail industry resilience and investor confidence.

•  Speakers discuss resilience of retail industry despite challenges.
•  Investors and buyers are optimistic about retail, with a focus on distressed and vacant centers.
•  Investment groups view retail as a strong asset class, with confidence in future growth.

3. Retail development and the role of municipalities and private sector.

• John Mark Boozer and Elliott Cook suggest purchasing underutilized properties for renovation and redevelopment.
•  Elliott Cook notes increased municipal representation at ICSC events, indicating a shift in focus.
•  Elliott Cook: The public sector's role in retail development is becoming more evident.
•  Ryder Richards: Industry is changing, and cities are open to retail partnerships.