Retail Retold

Data. Everybody needs it. And in the world or retail real estate, its not always easy to come by. Chris Ressa  and CoStar's National Director of Retail Analytics Brandon Svec sat down at ICSC Las Vegas for a quick and dirty conversation about data. What You’ll Learn: How does one of the industry's research teams aggregate data from 1.5 million properties across the US to provide insights on t...

Fireworks are not the only bing this season. Chris Ressa talked with Louis Asbury , Diamonds Direct 's Vice President of Real Estate about the addition of some new bling to the Houston area. Diamonds Direct opened a new store at Wood Ridge Plaza built from the ground up by Renovo Construction , DLC's GC company. If you missed it in January, we're sharing one of this year's most downloaded episodes...

Karly and Chris are back! What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas! What are their key takeaways from the ICSC show? There is a positive sentiment among retailers and a distinct lack of recession talk. Interest rates. Will they come down? When will it happen, and what will the impact be on pricing? What are the shifting buyer trends? What's driving lease terms? Franchising growth is a significa...

In this weeks episode, fan favorite Simeon Siegel is back with some fresh new insights! Listen in as he and Chris chat about the normalization of retail after Covid and do a deep dive into the costs and benefits of DTC vs. wholesaling.

This week's lightspeed episode of Retail Retold came live from Vegas! Chris sits down with James Cook , America's director of retail research for JLL . Join Chris and James as they give their takes on the good, the very good, and the great of retail real estate.

In this week's episode, Chris sits down with Brett Sheets , Senior Vice President of Leasing for Barclay Group ,and Angie Kory , Vice President of leasing for Vestar . Join Chris, Brett, and Angie as they recap the 2024 ICSC conference in Vegas and discuss the top three leasing trends that are shaping the current dealmaking climate.

In this week's episode, Chris sits down with Jordan Hearin , Head of Product at ID Plans , a company bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and commercial real estate. Tune in as they talk about the impact of proptech in CRE, the challenges it faces, and what the future of proptech in commercial real estate will look like.

Meet your new virtual bestie! In this week’s episode,  Chris  sits down with  Liz Glosson , Director of Account Management at  The Dealey Group  and a co-creator of Cindy, the world’s first virtual influencer for retail real estate. Tune in to find out the story behind Cindy’s creation, her current status, and where you might see her in the future!

This one is too good to ignore In this week's episode, Chris sits down with DLC CEO, Adam Ifshin live from Vegas! Adam and Chris are breaking down DLC's newest white paper which features data and insights from CBRE , Co-Star , Placer AI , and many more into what smart investors need to know about the best investment asset in CRE.

It's that time of year again! In this week's episode, Chris and Karly Iacono , Senior Vice President of Investment Properties at CBRE, are gearing up for ICSC 2024. They are talking about the hottest topics of discussion this time around, and specifically those themes that they did not expect to be a focal point of conversation. Tune in to hear about 6 things you don't have on your ICSC bingo card...

In this week's Retail Retold Replay, Chris sits down with Brin Snelling , Director of Strategy at RetailUnion . With ICSC 2024 quickly approaching, it is the perfect opportunity to review how data is being used to drive real estate decisions amidst an ever-changing retail landscape. Listen in for expert insights from two real estate professionals!

In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Scott Auster , Executive Vice President and Head of Leasing at Urban Edge Properties . They discuss the tailwinds that have allowed the retail sector to thrive, and how they have contributed to a shifting attitude towards store formats and lease clauses.

In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Brian Hilko , PGA professional and founder of The Golf Factory in Mt Prospect Illinois as they discuss Brian's entrepreneurial journey. Find out what it took to make Brian's vision a reality. From financing to finding a location to buildout costs, this episode is valuable for every aspiring entrepreneur and real estate professional!

It takes more than a "retail apocalypse" to stop NYC.   In this week's episode of Retail Retold, Chris sits down with Ariel Schuster , Vice Chairman at Newmark  and NYC retail real estate expert. Ariel offers a deep dive into the NYC retail real estate market, down to which neighborhoods are the hottest destinations for brands right now. 

Outline Challenges in funding direct-to-consumer products due to market changes and investor caution.            •         Funding for direct-to-consumer products is challenging, with a 97% decrease in venture capital funding in 2022 compared to 2021.         ...

In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Melina Cordero , founder of P20, a digital learning platform focused on helping Companies adjust to a post 2020 environment. Listen in to learn about the future of workplace culture, shifting recruitment strategies, and measuring success in DEI!

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: What is "affordable luxury" What context is necessary to accurately analyze segments of retail real estate? How resilient has the grocery ca...

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...

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: How to balance patience with urgency in the dealmaking process How strong is leasing momentum in the Inland Empire? What is bad real estate vs. bad pricing? What is a conditional use permit? 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 Di...