Retail Retold

On today’s #ThrowbackThursday, we return to December of 2022 when Chris Ressa sat down with Brin Snelling to talk about the evolving retail landscape and the changes in store for 2023.  

A year later, many of these predictions were right on target. Brin explains how brands can make informed decisions on store locations and enhance their retail strategies by leveraging customer data, demographics, and third-party insights, brands can make informed decisions on store locations and enhance their retail strategies.  

With the year coming to an end, Chris and Karly are here to give you their top retail real estate predictions for 2024!

⭐ Shift to suburbs: Due to a shift in lifestyle preferences and an increase in hybrid work environments, suburbs will dominate retail real estate in the new year.

⭐ Green is in: Retail properties will embrace sustainability by trying out LED lighting, solar initiatives, and water conservation.

⭐ Flexibility rules: As store sizes evolve, retailers will adapt to existing spaces rather than adhere to strict prototypes.

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We all know how important it is to invest in ourselves. But Ty Brewster took that advice to the next level – by spending $30,000 per year when his income was only $18,000!

Ty is a retail broker for Locate AI, a company that provides location and revenue analysis for potential store locations for franchisees.  By taking risks and investing in his career, Ty was able to build a team of brokers around the country that now drives millions of dollars in revenue.

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Jim Barone is here to clear the snow!

This week Barone, President of Barone Enterprises, joins Chris Ressa on Retail Retold to dive into the world of retail real estate management.

What are the unique challenges and opportunities of the snowplowing industry?

From insurance hurdles to life-saving efforts during extreme storms, learn what it takes to succeed in snowy markets!

Let’s take a deep dive into recent retail mergers and acquisitions.

Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono guide us through the dynamics of recent REIT mergers, from Kimco’s strategic moves to Regency’s suburban market plans.

⭐ a shift towards consolidation

⭐ challenges of scaling in a competitive market

⭐ clever capital structures influencing acquisitions

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Got 10 minutes?  

You should. In a special episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa dives into DLC’s $100M blockbuster acquisition of four properties in four states.  

The unique dynamics of this deal, combined with the challenges commercial real estate companies face in the current economic climate, make this a one of-a-kind story.   

There are incredibly exciting prospects coming to DLC's portfolio. 

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping… and CEO insights!

No better time than Black Friday, the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season to hear from Tom McGee, CEO and President of the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Listen to this week’s episode of Retail Retold with Chris Ressa and you’ll get the answers to all your burning retail questions not to mention some extra insights into his leadership role.

⭐how companies are adapting to consumer trends

⭐the importance of collaboration and partnerships

⭐why we should expect a positive holiday season

🔥“I’m an opportunity buyer, not a distressed

seller.”🔥

Gary Rappaport’s story is a testament to seizing opportunities and thriving in the world of retail real estate. As the CEO of Rappaport, he preaches about the importance of embracing entrepreneurship and being willing to take risks.

📕 the art of creating long-term assets, embracing risk, and finding value in every property

💻the evolving relationship between brick-and-mortar and e-commerce

🏠how Gary turned a small home builder business into a retail empire

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“The asset level fundamentals have never been stronger […] I have never seen the type of demand and increased percentage that we’ve gotten over the prior year, for some of the renewals that we’ve been able to execute.”  

 This week, DLC’s very own VP of Leasing Daniel Nieman brings 🔥 to Retail Retold with Chris Ressa.

👊 Why small businesses are thriving  

👊 How Dan sealed the deal with a golf entertainment company in UNDER 30 days  

👊 How to stand out in the job application process  

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Why are retailers still focused on opening new stores? The secret is in the numbers.

“You can’t make money in clicks without bricks.”

Join Karly and Chris as they discuss why competition for retail space is intensifying, and find out why physical stores are more profitable than e-commerce, despite the high initial costs.