Retail Intel

Retail Intel

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Retail Intel episodes

  • WellBiz Brands: A Fast-Growing Franchise With a Healthy Future

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    In our newest episode, we’re getting to know Grant Guidinger, Vice President of Real Estate for WellBiz Brands. WellBiz Brands is the powerhouse behind three well-known concepts: Amazing Lash Studio, Elements Massage, and Fitness Together. Listen as we explore the changing nature of retail real estate, the growth of WellBiz Brands, and what we’re most looking forward to in 2021.

    24 min
  • MY SALON Suite: A Franchise with FLAIR

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    In this episode, we get to know Ken McAllister, President of MY SALON Suite. Listen as Ashley Casey, Director of National Accounts at Phillips Edison, chats with Ken about his background (spoiler: he had no prior salon experience!), the MY SALON Suite real estate model, what sets them apart in a competitive industry, and how the company creates a safe environment for Members and customers.

    24 min
  • Open for Business: How the Property Management Team Plays a Role in Recovery

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    As mandates are lifted and businesses reopen, Phillips Edison’s Property Management team has been proactive in supporting tenants with a variety of solutions. Recorded live from Mike Conway’s living room, we hear from Eric Richter, Senior Vice President of Property Management and Dawn Stamper, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. Learn how the property management team has responded to the unique retail environment, new initiatives being rolled out, and how Phillips Edison utilizes their own custom communications platform to support tenants.
    24 min
  • Retail Renaissance: The State of the Industry with Tom McGee

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    In this episode, live from the 2020 PECO Annual Meeting, we hear from Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC. Tom coined the term Retail Renaissance to describe the convergence taking place in the industry. Listen as he highlights how retailers are embracing both digital and physical channels, the biggest takeaways from ICSC’s “The Halo Effect” study, and some of the major innovations in the retail real estate industry.
    53 min
  • The Retail Revolution: Innovations & Emerging Trends

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    It’s an exciting time in retail real estate. Ecommerce is meeting bricks and mortar in innovative ways, and the experience-based economy is growing. Our newest episode features Ashley Casey, Director of National Accounts at Phillips Edison, and her recent presentation at ULI Cincinnati’s 18 Hour City Series event. Listen as Ashley dives in to the retail revolution’s new challenges and opportunities, emerging industry trends, and hear how both retailers and developers are responding to meet consumer demands.
    31 min
  • Blaze Pizza: Fast-Fire’d and Fast-Growing

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    Blaze Pizza is fire’d up for expansion. The fast-casual chain was founded in 2011 with the goal to become “the Chipotle of pizza” and was recently named the #1 “Brand of the Year” in the Fast Casual Top 100. In this episode, we’re chatting with Robert Kluger, Senior Vice President of Development. Listen as we learn about the company’s aggressive expansion (with plans to double in size by the end of 2020!), their increased focus on customer convenience, and how this fast-fire’d franchise got started.

    8 min
  • Retail Rundown: Live from RECon 2019

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    What happens in Vegas, doesn’t actually stay in Vegas – and that’s a good thing when it comes to podcasts! In this retailer-packed episode live from ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, we’re chatting with industry experts from: Goldfish Swim School, Chipotle, Bealls Outlet, Blink Fitness, and Little Caesars. Learn more about each of these fast-growing companies, hear their industry insights, and discover the importance of building brand awareness.
    19 min
  • GroceryAnchored.com: Getting to Know the Grocery Guru, Mark Thompson

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    In our newest episode, we get to know Mark Thompson, CEO and Founder of GroceryAnchored.com. Mark, the “Grocery Guru,” worked as a broker for 10 years before building the website that he’d always wanted. This site has become a powerful resource in the grocery-anchored sector – providing industry professionals with a one-stop option to view deals on the market, sales comps, and daily news. Learn how it all began, along with Mark’s insights on the current state of retail in the grocery sector, the evolution of grocery delivery, and how grocers are effectively adapting to consumer demands.

    30 min
  • Kroger: Innovating the Grocery Industry Through Community and Technology

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    Live from the Phillips Edison Annual Meeting – we get to know Don Barnett, Corporate Real Estate Manager at Kroger and seasoned grocery industry expert. Learn about Kroger’s community focus, new developments (including a food hall!), and innovations that have established the company as a major competitor in the grocery industry.

    26 min

About Retail Intel

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Retail Intel is a podcast series brought to you by Phillips Edison & Company, one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Join Brian Sheehan as he…