Retail Intel

Retail Intel

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Retail Intel episodes

  • Retail Talk with Industry Expert: John Orr

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    In our newest episode, we’re talking retail with the “banjo-playing deal junkie” - John Orr. John is part of the Carolina Retail Experts team, managing the retail services platform in the Charleston office of Lee & Associates. With over 20 years of experience from retail shop owner to his current position as Retail Services Director, John has become an expert in the field. In this episode, we hear his insights on the evolution of traditional retail, the importance of creating a great customer experience, and advice for up-and-coming CRE professionals.
    20 min
  • Tiff’s Treats: Warm Cookie Delivery - A Recipe for Success

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    Freshly baked cookies delivered to your doorstep? That’s the foundation behind emerging concept, Tiff’s Treats. With 41 locations, the Austin-based company is bringing their delicious cookies to more and more homes each year. In this episode, we chat with their head of real estate, Mike Harris. Hear how the company was founded (with $20, a cell phone, and a dream!), expansion plans, and what sets them apart in the food industry. Warning: you will crave cookies and milk after listening!

    9 min
  • The State of Retail: Crushing it with The Palomar Group

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    “We wake up, we live, we eat, we breathe real estate.” In our newest episode of Retail Intel, we’re chatting with a dynamic group of dealmakers – The Palomar Group. The Palomar Group is a commercial real estate firm specializing in investment sales. We’re hearing from Steve Collins, Ryan McArdle, and David Rivers about their perspectives on the current state of retail – and these guys always bring the energy!

    8 min
  • Great Clips: Delivering More Than Just Great Haircuts

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    You’re probably familiar with Great Clips, but do you know how the company is using technology to differentiate themselves? In this episode we get to know Davis Bennett, Senior Director of Real Estate at Great Clips. We’re learning about their real estate sweet spots, online check-in app, and hearing insights about the current state of retail.

    8 min
  • Not Your Dad’s Gym: How Xponential Fitness is Pumping Up the Boutique Fitness Industry

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    In our newest episode of Retail Intel, we’re talking boutique fitness trends with Richard Feinberg from Xponential Fitness. With five dynamic boutique fitness concepts included under Xponential’s brand, fitness enthusiasts can choose from Pilates, cycle, stretch, dance and rowing. Having all of these concepts included in one company also gives landlords the flexibility to execute on one or two concepts or combine all five in one location. In this episode, learn more about this fast-growing franchise and what makes their brand unique in the world of boutique fitness concepts.

    7 min
  • What Happens in Vegas… Gets Shared in a Podcast

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    With over 1,000 meetings during ICSC RECon, it’s safe to say the Phillips Edison team stayed busy. It was three fun-filled days of networking, deal making, and discussing retail trends. Here’s a quick RECap from RECon with some of our favorite industry insights, excerpts, and interviews live from ICSC RECon 2018.
    7 min
  • Live from ICSC RECon: The State of Retail with Terry Ohnmeis

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    Another ICSC RECon is in the books for the Phillips Edison team. In this episode, live from Las Vegas, Mike Conway chats with Terry Ohnmeis from Cushman & Wakefield about the state of retail. Hear Terry’s insights about rising restaurant trends, new retail developments, and the importance of being “Instagrammable.”
    14 min
  • Dogtopia: Taking a Bite Out of the Billion Dollar Pet Industry

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    Who let the dogs… in? With over 70 locations, Dogtopia is leading the dog daycare sector and continues to strengthen their stake in the 70 billion dollar pet industry. In this episode, we get to know Jesse Stiles, Vice President of Real Estate at Dogtopia. We’re learning about their real estate “sweet spots”, plans for expansion, and how they “treat every day like it's the most exciting day ever!”

    13 min
  • Five Guys: Burgers, Fries and a Growing Franchise

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    In this episode of Retail Intel, we chat with Jeff Rubino, Vice President of Real Estate for Five Guys. As their third official employee, Jeff has played a large part in the Five Guys franchise explosion - from 8 stores in 2003 to nearly 1,500 today. Hear the Five Guys story, their secrets of success, and the family business mentality that made this company into the fast-growing retailer it is today.

    22 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…