Retail: Recorded

In this episode of Retail Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Jared Shapiro, Vice President of Retail at Colliers, to discuss the impact of the Emerging Retail Leaders (ERL) program and how collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity are helping shape the next generation of commercial real estate professionals. Drawing from his experience as a member of the ERL Steering Committee, Jared share...

In this episode of Retail Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Alison Beddard, CEO of CREW Network and CREW Network Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation on career growth, leadership, and the evolving role of networks in commercial real estate. Drawing from her journey from brokerage to executive leadership, Alison shares how taking risks, building confidence, and leaning into relatio...

In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Naveen Jaggi, President of Retail Advisory Services at JLL, for a wide-ranging conversation on career growth, industry leadership, and the evolving role of retail advisory services. Drawing from his background as a fourth-generation retailer, developer, and longtime brokerage leader, Naveen shares how working “behind the counte...

In this episode, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Gregg Katz, Director of Business Industry Solutions for Real Estate at ESRI, to explore how “the science of where” is transforming retail decision-making. Gregg shares how the industry has evolved from basic demographics to rich layers of geospatial, psychographic, and mobility data, and why today’s biggest advantage comes from translating that da...

In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Emalia Tamanikwa, Director of Development at EDENS, to discuss how thoughtful development and design can foster authentic, community-driven places.   Their conversation explores the evolution of retail spaces like Union Market District in D.C., highlighting the balance between preserving heritage and introducing modern vibrancy...

In this episode of  Retail Recorded , Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Placer.ai, joins Colliers to discuss how location analytics is transforming retail strategy. Ethan shares how tracking foot traffic reveals not just where people shop, but why — offering critical insights into consumer behavior, store performance, and site selection.   The conversation covers trends like the rise of...

In this episode, Whitney Livingston, COO of ICSC, joins Colliers to discuss the evolving landscape of retail real estate and the role of ICSC in shaping industry dialogue and development. Whitney highlights the remarkable growth of ICSC’s NextGen membership—individuals aged 40 and under—which has increased from 9% pre-pandemic to over 30% today. This surge reflects a new generation of retail profe...

In this episode of  Retail Recorded , host Anjee Solanki chats with  Evie Gross , VP of National Accounts at  Brixmor Property Group , to unpack the art and science behind curating the ideal tenant mix. From tailoring merchandising strategies across 360+ shopping centers to placing Tesla in a former grocery box, Evie offers a candid look at how storytelling, data, and trust-based relationships sha...

In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Melissa Gonzalez, Principal and Founder of MG2 Advisory (now part of Colliers Engineering & Design), to explore the dynamic evolution of eatertainment—the intersection of food, fun, and immersive experiences. Melissa shares her design-forward approach to crafting venues that balance cost, flexibility, and storytelling, all...

In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki is joined by Ricardo Belmar, a leading retail strategist and Director Partner Marketing for Retail & Consumer   Goods   at Microsoft, to discuss the current trends reshaping the retail industry. Fresh off attending NRF 2025 in New York, Ricardo shares key takeaways from the show, including the rise of AI in retail, and the ongoing evoluti...

In this insightful episode of  Retail: Recorded by Colliers , host Anjee Solanki, sits down with Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData and a renowned retail expert, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the retail sector. They dive into the benefits and challenges of AI, from enhancing customer experience and operational efficiencies to addressing consumer conce...

In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki interviews Claudia Humphrey, a project manager with Colliers Engineering & Design. They discuss the critical elements of project management, and their conversation explores the balance between aesthetics and functionality in retail design, emphasizing how technology, like 3D programming, enhances the design process. They also delve into h...

Lÿden Foust , CEO of Spatial AI, joins Anjee Solanki for this month's episode of Retail Recorded . One of retail's biggest challenges is identifying its core consumers; Spatial AI works with brands to surface its best customers by leveraging social media, retail visitation, and demographic data to classify their behavioral patterns by type and trade area. Listen in to learn the value of co...

Join host Anjee Solanki on Retail Recorded as she sits down with Alberta Waller, Senior VP for Real Estate Management Services at Colliers, in a conversation about valuable insights on the effective management of retail shopping centers amidst evolving challenges, offering practical tips for addressing rising operational costs, and emphasizing the significance of tenant satisfaction. Together, the...

In this month's episode of  Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki chats with Michael Lirtzman, Colliers Head of Office Agency Leasing, on how retail supports office environments. Together, they discuss the evolution and the revitalization of office buildings through experiential amenities, leasing dynamics, and the future of office, retail and service that prioritizes integration.

In this month's episode of Retail Recorded , Nicole Larson, National Manager of Retail Research at Colliers, joins host Anjee Solanki for a lively recap of retail highlights for 2023. From the Black Friday that wasn't and the growth of educated consumers spending more in-store, Anjee and Nicole share insights into the influences driving consumer behaviors and the unexpected generosity of r...

In this month's episode of Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki and Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst at GlobalData Retail, discuss retail trends with a recap of 2023 and a forecast of what's in store for 2024. Highlights include retail's expected growth in 2024, as consumers prioritize value channels, the impact of e-commerce on retail spending and innovation in food serv...

In this month's episode of Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki interviews Dimitri LaLagos, SVP of Leasing and Retail Development, at Triple Five, the holding company that owns and operates American Dream in New Jersey. Anjee and Dimitri discuss the complexities of retail, what it takes to curate the tenant mix for a global attraction five miles from Times Square, and how brands are coming around t...

In this month's episode of  Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki discusses the grocery landscape with  Doug Munson , Head of Advisory Services at  RetailStat , a retail data and intelligence provider. Doug, who has visited over 19,000 physical grocery stores, shares his in-depth knowledge of the space and insights into the tenant relationship. Throughout the interview, we learn about the grocery se...

In this month's episode of  Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki discusses the global state of retail in emerging Latin American markets with  Suzanne Hollander , attorney, speaker and commercial real estate advisor for private investors and government entities the US and Latin America. Suzanne, who recently traveled to Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Paraguay, shares her observations on the su...

In our next episode of  Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki speaks with  KC Conway , a leading industry expert in CRE and the Chief Economist for CCIM Institute and Principal Co-Founder at Red Shoe Economics, LLC. KC's 35+ years of experience includes in-depth knowledge of banking, economics, housing, industrial CRE (especially ports and logistics), real estate finance, and valuation. Anjee and KC...

In our next episode of  Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki speaks with  Jeanel Alvarado , Founder and Editor of RETAILBOSS®, a recognized media publication that covers retail news across North America and Europe. Jeanel and Anjee discuss the value of educating oneself about the varied disciplines within retail and the importance of taking a holistic, collaborative approach to retail and rea...

In our next episode of Retail Recorded , Anjee Solanki speaks with Stephanie Rodriguez , National Director of Industrial Services for the U.S. and seasoned industry expert. Together they touch upon the value of Industrial and how the sector impacts every facet of the real estate business, from the supply chain to the retailer to the consumer. Stephanie offers candid insight into how Industrial sup...

With all the chatter about rising interest rates, there’s one fact that may surprise you. Historically, they’re not that high. Compared to where rates were, leading up to the COVID pandemic, rates today — although on an upward trajectory — are not much higher. According to this episode’s guest, it’s more valuable to watch the evolving relationship between interest rates and cap rates — a tangled t...

It’s well known that the pandemic changed Retail, but the big question is: What’s next? Walmart, Home Depot, Starbucks and other large retailers are evolving critical business strategies by watching trends and deploying extraordinary initiatives to future-proof their businesses. Yet, the future’s coming for every retailer. Do you know what strategies are crucial to consider? Listen now, as Joey Ag...