Retail Retold

In Today's episode of Retail Retold, Chris sits down with Brian Vigorita, owner of Hudson Valley Pickleball and Golf Center in Poughkeepsie NY. They talk about Brian's other entrepreneurial ventures, the process of getting a business open, and offer a sneak peek into Hudson Valley Pickleball!

Those who act on today's trends will be tomorrow's big winners

In this week's episode, Chris sits down with Ethan Chernofsky, head of marketing at Placer.AI as they discuss the most important retail real estate trends in 2024. 

You'll also learn:

1. What is "affordable luxury"
2. What context is necessary to accurately analyze segments of retail real estate?
3. How resilient has the grocery category been over the past five years?

Listen in as two commercial real estate experts give their takes!

In this solo episode, Chris tackles assignment provisions in commercial leases, which allow tenants to sell their business to other entities

Chris dives into the perspectives of both tenants and landlords, the importance of finding a balance between flexibility and control, and what factors to consider during the approval process for assignments.

It's time for another episode of What's in Store with Karly and Chris!

Today's episode is all about cold hard cash, and how to get more of it from your retail properties!

Tune in as Karly and Chris discuss densification, ancillary income, working with existing tenants on renewal terms, financial strategies, and property upgrades.

Paul Yousef is the Principal Dealer at Millenium Wireless Technology, Inc (MWT), an authorized AT&T dealer with 28 locations in the Midwest. In today’s episode, Paul shares a truly fascinating story about buying 7 struggling locations in Wisconsin and how he turned it into 10 profitable stores! Chris and Paul discuss the power of building strong relationships, taking a leap of faith and the importance of brand awareness.  

Chris is rejuvenated from some well-deserved time off and ready to drop some knowledge!

In the real estate industry, adding value is the name of the game. Today's solo episode explores three ways to add value in a low-vacancy environment along with the story of navigating a tricky development deal for a Starbucks in Newburgh, NY.

Join Chris Ressa as he sits down with Roxy Klein, a broker at Progressive Real Estate Partners focused on the Inland Empire.

You'll learn:

1. How to balance patience with urgency in the dealmaking process
2. How strong is leasing momentum in the Inland Empire?
3. What is bad real estate vs. bad pricing?
4. What is a conditional use permit?
5. How quickly deals change, the importance of being adaptive

It's another episode of What's in Store! This week, Karly and Chris are navigating the tricky world of lease provisions.

Listen in as two experts in commercial real estate discuss seven common kinds of lease provisions, their thoughts on each, and the best tips for negotiating these provisions with tenants.

This week Chris Ressa sits down with Louis Asbury, VP of real estate at Diamonds Direct. Make sure you bring a pen and pencil because a LOT is covered in this episode. From the state of the jewelry business to the future of pickleball and the real estate behind all of it, this episode is chock full of insights.  

Join Chris and Louis as they tell the story behind one of Diamond Direct’s newest locations at the Woodlands in Houston. 

Possession contingencies in the retail real estate world – CRITICAL.

This week Chris Ressa tackles this game-changing aspect of retail real estate deals – possession contingencies. Find out why this clause is a game-changer when signing leases for retail spaces. And why.

BONUS: 2024 is a perfect time to reflect on where you can skill-up both professionally and personally. We think you’ll be very curious to hear what is keeping Chris busy outside of work. Share your new skill below!