Retail Retold

PICKLEBALL is taking over as America’s fastest growing sport.

It’s been an unstoppable rise in popularity, and the sport is capturing hearts everywhere and shaking up the industry. From billions in investments to Olympic consideration, pickleball is here to stay.

Diego Pacheco, Chief Growth Officer at Ace Pickleball, breaks down why this is no passing trend.

We have a Retail Retold Replay this week, just #ICYMI. Or, maybe you just want to hear it again.

“Fundamentally, whatever choice you make, you have to be clear: Why am I coming there to begin with when I could still just shop online?” – Chris Walton

Chris Walton, Co-CEO of Omni-Talk, joined Chris Ressa to talk about the evolution of omnichannel retail.

🔥 The importance of innovation

🔥 Understanding consumer psychology

🔥 The role of influencers in retail

Listen in now!

Spotlight🔦 on Sprouts!

The story of how this Grocery Income Center entered our revamped shopping center. College Plaza in Fort Myers, FL.

PLUS:

👉 Unveiling the ultimate marketing weapon

👉 The ins and outs of negotiating a lease deal

From reimagining retail spaces to striking deals with grocery stores, find out how we’re reshaping the retail landscape!

Ever wondered how some retail giants flourish while others flop?

Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono dive into their top takeaways from the the Bed Bath and Beyond Lease Auction on this week’s episode of What’s in Store.   

👉 Impact of retail bankruptcies

👉 Direct-to-consumer growth and physical retail

👉 Jewelry retailer expansion

Listen in now to hear more!

When the phone rings...ANSWER!

For Eli Gurock, it was a chance phone call that led to a thriving store in only 45 days!

Gurock owns Magic Beans, a baby gear and toy retailor, and he joined Chris Ressa on Retail Retold to tell the story of how he turned a vacant space into a successful toy store just in time for the holiday season.

What is it like to attend a lease auction?

In this week’s Retail Retold, Chris Ressa brings an insider’s insight to the recent Bed Bath and Beyond lease auction – his first ever.

🔥 Being physically present trumps virtual attendance

🔥 The goal is to maximize the value of assets, not just to clear the books

🔥 Leverage is in the hands of those bidding on multiple locations

Join Chris as he unveils the fascinating world of commercial real estate, and the strategies behind lease acquisitions.

Meet Josh Weiner: Retail Real Estate Advisor and Principal at KLNB.

Josh tells a story about a childcare center in Woodbridge, Virginia that went beyond expectations, highlighting the full cycle of a retail real estate transaction.

Join us for a captivating story about how finding the right location for a tenant is only part of the battle, and how building relationships within the real estate industry can lead to successful deals!

The making of a fitness empire: join the conversation with Anne Mahlum, co-founder and owner of [solidcore].

Anne dives into her entrepreneurial journey and her vision for the future success of [solidcore].

Listen in as she discusses the power of Pilates and her passion for building communities.

Chris Ressa is back with an exciting episode packed with retail insights! 

👉 Bed Bath and Beyond: The Bankruptcy Lease Auction is coming up soon, and Chris is here to bring our listeners updates as he attends for the first time. 

👉 Market Buzz: Despite some challenges, the retail industry is gearing up for record breaking store openings in 2023 amidst the current leasing frenzy. 

👉 Planet Fitness: How creativity and perseverance led to a strategic partnership, bringing a new Planet Fitness to Dallas, Texas.  

Data + storytelling = SUCCESS

Richard Cohan, owner of RA Cohan Commercial Real Estate Services, joins Chris Ressa on this week’s Retail Retold to unveil his secrets of retail success.

👉 Learn how Richard helps municipalities attract top retailers and create thriving business districts.

👉 Discover the power of storytelling and data in making retail opportunities more attractive.