Retail Retold

“One deal can change the narrative of your career” - Adam Williams

Are you new in the business or currently struggling to make deals happen? Our guest today is Adam Williams, Partner at Legacy Real Estate Advisors and host of Retail Redeveloped. Williams tells our host Chris Ressa the story of his very first deal. While sharing his story he expresses his strong opinion that getting just one deal under your belt can make all the difference when it comes to opening doors and getting unexpected opportunities that can accelerate your career. This is a great story for anyone whose struggling to make a deal happen or who’s thinking about leaving the commercial real estate business.

Real Talk Series #15 with Judi Fox

Judi Fox, LinkedIn Business Accelerator - Video & Content Strategist & Speaker.

In this episode Judi opens-up about different tips for growing your network on LinkedIn, types of equipment you need to start creating content, and the mentality to use when approaching social media. Whether you are brand new to social media or have been using it for some time, there are tips for all ends of the spectrum in this bonus interview!

#FoxRocks #RessaOnRealEstate

Today’s guest is Andrew Callahan, Co Owner at Venture Retail Partners.

Listen-in as Andrew and Chris discuss the story of CVS in Hamden, CT. This is a great episode that exposes all the different moving parts in the deal making process. Find out why some deals may take more time than others, like this deal in Hamden, where persistence and understanding the process paid off!

The COVID Pandemic CLEARING roadblocks?…

We have the full story here!

Can you imagine what it’d be like to reopen 283 stores while also opening a brand new location? Our guests Bill and Tracy open-up about Mattress Warehouse's experiences through the current pandemic.

Tracy Jones the VP of Marketing at Mattress Warehouse, Inc. Warehouse and Bill Papettas President of Mattress Warehouse join our host Chris Ressa on today’s episode of Retail Retold. Listen-in to hear how they are making their customers feel comfortable with the clean shop promise and to learn the insider details about their new location in Woodbridge, VA.

Real Talk Series #14 with Tony D'Onofrio

Large companies like Amazon, Walmart & Target have been digitizing their business' at a rapid pace, but what does the digital transformation look like for ALL retail stores?…

Today's episode of Retail Retold is an interview with Tony D'Onofrio. Tony D’Onofrio is CEO of the consultancy firm TD Insights where he is recognized as a global social media influencer in retail, security, and emerging technologies. Tony is listed as a top 100 Global Retail Influencer 2019 and publishes regularly on multiple global platforms including www.tonydonofrio.com. 

His Current Focus Includes:

Listen-in to Tony's enlightening episode about the world of retail technologies and digitalization now!

On today’s episode of Retail Retold, we have TWO guests! The first is Connor Bevans Senior Director of Real Estate at Lidl US and Adam Greenberg VP of Leasing at DLC Management Corp. Connor and Adam were both an intricate part of two new Lidl deals. This episode dives deep into the specific story of the new Frederick, MD location which is currently under construction. This is a story based on a relationship foundation, working well together, understanding what each company needs, and honest communication.

Other topics Chris, Connor, and Adam take-on include:

Over 50 new deals signed in the past 4 months...

Today’s guest is Aaron Harris, Vice President of Real Estate and Construction for Dutch Bros Coffee. Aaron describes how the Dutch Bros company has leaned into the new consumer trends, worked on growth, and found success through the pandemic. He goes on to tell our host Chris Ressa about the specific story of Dutch Bros Coffee in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Listen in to hear how this brand new location had instant success and a line in the drive-thru before they even opened!

Real Talk Series #13 with Danny Klein

A quick-service boom, changing consumer demand & contactless payment…

Danny Klein, Director of Digital Content at Food News Media | QSR magazine | FSR magazine. Chris and Dan chat openly about the positives and negatives regarding the current state of the food and beverage industry. Listen-in to the thought-provoking episode now!

“We can build beautiful properties but if we don’t   have tenants in those properties that are fresh and relevant and compelling to the customer then we’ve lost the game.” - Valerie Richardson

In today’s episode of Retail Retold, we have Valerie Richardson, Vice President of Real Estate at The Container Store.

Richardson has over 35 years of experience in retail real estate, working for brands such as Trammell Crow Company, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble, and most recently, The Container Store, where she has led the real estate team for 19 years. An active industry participant and advocate, Ms. Richardson was elected Chairman of ICSC for the 2018-2019 term, after having served on the Board of Trustees since 2004. She was the first ICSC Chairman to come to the post from an active retail company.

In today’s episode, she shares the story of the first The Container Store in Chelsea, NYC. The journey of this store is Complex, innovative, and full of fascinating information. Listen in to hear how this store changed the entire trajectory of the entire company.

A true entrepreneur...

Today’s guest is Josh Simon, CEO & Founder of SimonCRE.

Josh is a true entrepreneur who grew his company from 1 person to 40 in the last 10 years.  His company, SimonCRE, is a full service commercial real estate development company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They specialize in ground-up development, single-tenant build to suit projects and redevelopment of distressed properties. 

In today’s episode, Josh shares the story of VASA fitness in Pheonix, AZ. Listen in to hear how a fire, a forecloser and a farmer have to do with a new VASA Fitness opening in 2021.