Retail Retold

Peachy offers three things, and three things only: Botox, sunscreen, and retinoid.   As the first science-based wrinkle prevention brand, Peachy's NYC offices are strategically placed to reach their target consumer. Today, commercial real estate expert Zach Paul joins Chris to discuss the story of a new Peachy location in Chicago, and how physically seeing a real estate location can help...

Have you ever just wanted to show up at someone’s door when you weren’t getting the answer you KNEW would be good for everyone?   Hear Chris Ressa in his own words explain how he did just that to get Dollar Tree into a new location at Hilltop Commons.   And, with ICSC Las Vegas coming up soon, Chris discusses current market trends and why demand is increasing in the retail real...

Bed, Bath, and Bankrupt! In a special edition of Retail Retold, "What's in Store" hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono discuss the effects of recent retail bankruptcies on the market, and how this will effect tenant leasing.

Miami night club ➡️ Office Depot  This was quite the transformation and the deal to get it done drew envy from other local professionals.   Let’s Rewind to July of 2020 to hear from Nicholas Roth, a 20 –year veteran of the retail real estate industry, and the current VP of Real Estate at Rooms To Go.  

Need something to listen to this Saturday morning? For today's episode we are bringing back a previous recoding with Simeon Siegel. Simeon is the Managing Director and Retail Analyst at BMO Capital Market. Join Chris and Simeon as they share the top 5 retailers, they are higher on than the market. Listen now to hear his insights on the market and the evolution of retail.&n...

Dave Foster's friends describe him as a serial real-estate junkie. As the Executive Director of The 1031 Investor, Dave is an expert in real-estate. In this episode: The 1031 Exchange..... from a Qualified Intermediary perspective requirements and rules the origins and process how to take advantage

How can raising your hand set you on the path to leadership? Whitney Livingston believes in saying yes to every new opportunity. As the President of Centennial, a retail real estate company located in Dallas, Texas, Whitney brings over 20 years of retail real estate to the Retail Retold podcast today to discuss the course of her career path and some recent shifts in the real estate industry. ...

How did Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapse?   DLC CEO Adam Ifshin breaks it down on a special edition of the Retail Retold podcast.  Adam explains how rising interest rates have created larger problems in the economy, and how the US government has responded to the collapse.  

In a special edition of Retail Retold, "What's in Store" hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono drop their three most asked questions.    Curious about these retail questions and more? Listen now! 

A story about a last-minute deal that made it to the finish line? Yes, please!    Brian Perry joins Chris Ressa with a story about a plastic surgery company in McLean Virgina.  Brian is a Commercial Real Estate Agent at eXp Commercial, and an expert in healthcare tenant leasing!   Join them for a deep dive into why the suburbs are growing, and how healthcare spaces ar...

We all know that time kills deals.   When it comes to quick turnarounds, Debbie Ashlin is a pro.   As a Commercial Advisor at NAI TALCOR, Debbie specializes in retail leasing and sales. Today she joins Chris Ressa to talk about leasing out a space in a Whole Foods anchored center, resulting in Tallahassee's newest Burger Barn Grill! 

Gabe Marans will tell you that the right amount of fear and extenuating circumstances can sometimes drive a negotiation over the finish line.   Marans, born and bred in New York City, is the Executive Managing Director at Savills North America. His specialty is in tenant rep office leasing, especially when it comes to the NYC market.   He joins Chris Ressa for this week’s Retai...

It's time to talk about trending retail topics! In a special edition of Retail Retold, "What's in Store" hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono unpack some current trends in the retail world. Topics include why store closures could be a good thing, the overall health of retail and retailers, and the merging of healthcare and retail. Curious about these retail trends and more? Listen now!

Ever wondered about the in's and out's of seasonal leasing? Greg Parsons, founder and owner of GP Retales Consulting, has been in the industry for over 25 years. Today he joins Chris to discuss some exciting short-term pop-up concepts in the market right now. He also tells a story about a mix-up with a popular seasonal store!

”Investing in open-air retail space turned out to be the solution, not the victim, of e-commerce.” He's been saying it for years now. DLC co-founder and CEO Adam Ifshin has long identified brick-and-mortar retail as a winning opportunity. He joins Chris Ressa to discuss this and the challenges that family businesses face and how to be a leader in a post-pandemic world.

Today Chris is joined by Mark Cassell, a partner at LevRose Commercial Real Estate who specializes in net leased investment sales. Chris and Mark dive into the differences between working in industrial versus retail markets and the construction of the largest building in the state of Arizona.

"People always come first in my organization."  Joe Kahn believes that putting the employees at the forefront of an organization will ultimately lead to a successful business. So that's exactly what he did.  Joe is the founder and CEO of Condado Tacos, a fast-casual, experiential taco joint with the original restaurant located in Columbus, Ohio. He now has over 39 locations across t...

Are you ready to crave delicious pizza and wine?  Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants is marrying their very successful restaurant concepts with authentic, high-quality pizza born in the heart of Rome and brining it to Oak Brook, Illinois. By partnering with chef Luca Issa to open up the first Piccolo Buco in the United States, Cooper's Hawk has found a new way for their customers to experie...

It's prediction time! In a special edition of Retail Retold, "What's in Store" hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono unpack their top retail real estate predictions for 2023. Topics include cross-selling, rising interest rates, and store expansions. What are your retail predictions for the upcoming year? Listen now!

"I took every penny I owned and put it into this business." Deanna Wallin, CEO and founder of Naples Soap, started her business in 2009 right after the market crash. Her goal was to create natural soaps and beauty products without any added chemicals. In 2023 Naples Soap will have 13 locations across Florida. Deanna and Chris discuss the evolution of the brand and how the team is rebuilding and ex...

How do retailers determine where to open new stores? The answer is data.  This week, Chris chats with Brin Snelling who works in strategy and analytics at Retail Union, and is also a contributing writer at Forbes. Listen to them break down how data analytics can connect the store and the customer to build retail real estate strategies and determine where to open a new location.

Michael Branton has been in the retail business for 17 years and worked for a third party service provider for 15 years in leasing and property management. Now Michael works on the tenant advisory side of the business at Conviser Property Group, and today he joins Chris to talk about a specialty grocery store in southeastern Massachusetts. Chris and Michael discuss the challenges in the current ma...

This week's episode is all about security and organized crime in the retail world. Chris is joined by Shane Healey, Pete Kepler, and Matt Kelley, members of a task force created to reduce crime and theft for retailers. Shane has 30 years of experience in the police force and currently serves as the Chief of Police for the city of Opelika. Pete is the Director of Security and Investigations at Adva...

Simeon Siegel has been one of the most popular guests on our podcast, and this week he's back to talk about all things retail! As the Managing Director and Senior Analyst at BMO Capital Markets, Simeon believes that in retail, we are all consumers first. Simeon and Chris discuss inflation, the cost of online shopping, and issues with inventory and supply chain in the changing market. Listen in to...

Today's guests are Dana Telsey and Joe Feldman, CEO and Senior Managing Director of Telsey Advisory Group. Telsey covers a variety of retail areas, including the consumer side, banking and consulting, and asset management. Listen in as Dana, Joe and Chris discuss the upcoming holiday season and dive into early deals, rising theft in stores, and the supply chain returning to pre-pandemic levels.