Retail Retold

In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa discusses the current state of the retail market, highlighting growth in retail sales and the implications of recent bankruptcies. He shares a detailed case study of a redevelopment project in Lockport, New York, where a vacant Walmart was transformed into a multi-tenant property. Creativity and adaptability are key drivers in commercial real estate. T...

In this episode of ‘Retail Retold’, host Chris Ressa and Charlie Arbing, Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at  Boot Barn , discuss the company’s growth trajectory, marketing strategies, and the importance of partnerships in retail real estate. He highlights the unique positioning of Boot Barn in the Western wear market and the company’s approach to customer segmentation. C...

In this solo episode, Chris Ressa discusses the current state of retail as we enter 2025, focusing on the recent wave of bankruptcies among both traditional and e-commerce retailers. He highlights the challenges faced by digitally native brands and the significant market opportunities that arise from the struggles of larger retailers. Ressa emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer behav...

In this episode, host Chris Ressa takes a look at the world of retail security. Sedgwick Davis, co-owner of Myles Davis Protective Services, joins Chris and shares his extensive background in security, transitioning from executive protection to retail security, and discusses the founding of his company. What is driving Myles' success is their dedication to quality service, understanding community...

In this episode of 'What's in Store', hosts Karly Iacono, Senior Vice President at CBRE, and Chris Ressa, COO at DLC, discuss their key takeaways from ICSC New York 2024. Creativity in deal-making, the importance of long-term strategies like five-year plans, the evolving use of retail space, market shifts towards grocery growth in the Northeast, and the aggressive expansion of mature retailers are...

Guest: Maria Pope Toliopoulos Topics: retail, sales reporting, leasing, tenant rights, exclusives, broker fees, leasing process, online sales, physical stores, real estate In this special live episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa and Maria Toliopoulos, Senior Vice President of Global Retail at Ashle y Global Retail, debate the complexities of retail leasing. At RetailStat's annual panel event lea...

In this Retail Retold Replay, we revisit Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono's top five predictions for retail real estate in 2024. They explore the dominance of suburban markets, the increasing focus on sustainability in retail properties, the shift towards flexible store sizes, the muted development pipeline, and the optimistic outlook for deal-making in the coming year. The conversation highlights the...

In this episode of What's in Store, hosts Chris Ressa and Dana Telsey , founder of the Telsey Advisory Group , about the current state of retail, emerging trends, and predictions for the future. They discuss product trends, holiday sales forecasts, the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and the significance of leadership changes in the retail sector. Telsey shares insights on consumer spend...

In this episode of What's in Store, hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono take a look into the latest headlines in retail mergers. What's happening with Amazon Fresh's comeback in the grocery sector? And what's the story behind WH Smith's ambitious expansion into U.S. airports? What are the implications of the paused Kroger-Albertson's merger, the blocked Tapestry-Capri Holdings deal, and what's on t...

In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa and David Saltman, CEO of LeasePilot, CEO of LeasePilot, a contract drafting platform focused on the real estate industry. They discuss the intricacies of commercial lease drafting, the role of automation and AI in improving efficiency, and the future of contract generation. David explains how LeasePilot streamlines the drafting process, reduces h...

In this episode of Retail Retold Replay we are throwing it back to episode 65. Chris Ressa speaks with Andrew Martineau , co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces, about the innovative concept of transforming vacant retail spaces into affordable artist studios. Andrew shares his background in marketing and retail real estate, the challenges faced by artists in finding studio space, and how Zero Empty Space...

Join Chris Ressa in a special listener-request episode of 'Retail Retold,' where he tackles diverse questions from the audience. Topics include the expected surge of M&A in 2025, the cautious outlook on the food and beverage sector, the promising future of health and wellness retail, the anticipated growth of the sneaker market, and the evolving complexity of retail leases post-COVID. Chris al...

In this episode of 'What's in Store,' hosts Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa discuss the evolving landscape of retail, focusing on how legacy brands are adapting and expanding despite challenges. They explore geographic expansion strategies, innovative new concepts from established brands, and the entry of non-traditional companies into physical retail spaces. The conversation highlights the resilienc...

In this episode of 'Retail Retold', host Chris Ressa and guest Charlie Arbing , Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at Boot Barn, discuss the company's growth trajectory, marketing strategies, and the importance of partnerships in retail real estate. He highlights the unique positioning of Boot Barn in the Western wear market and the company's approach to customer segmentation. C...

In this episode of 'Retail Retold', host Chris Ressa and Kevin Ervin Kelly, AIA , author of Irreplaceable and partner at Shook Kelly , an architecture firm, explore the influence of environment on behavior. It’s a topic Kelley has been fascinated with since childhood.  Kelly shares insights from his architecture and social science approach, including his work with clients like Harley Davidson...

 In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa welcomes Anjee Solanki, the head of U.S. retail for Collier's, to jump into the current state and future of retail real estate. Anjee provides insights on the recent leasing activities, the challenges faced by retailers in store openings, and the projections for year-end growth in the retail sector. Anjee and her team at Colliers recently publish...

From Pork Rinds to Community Groceries: A Rural Success Story with Kelly Perry of Perry's Pork Rinds In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa chats with Kelly Perry , co-owner of Perry's Pork Rinds and Country Store in Bronson, Kansas. Kelly shares her journey from starting an e-commerce pork rind business to owning a multi-SKU grocery store in a town of 304 people. Faced with numerous challe...

From Accounting to Fashion: Valerie Warren’s Leap with Mabel’s Landing   In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris welcomes Valerie Warren, the dynamic founder and owner of Mabel's Landing, a women's clothing store in Williamsville, NY.   Valerie shares her inspiring journey of stepping into entrepreneurship from over 30 years in accounting following the closure of a beloved local sto...

In this episode of 'What's in Store with Karly and Chris,' hosts Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa delve into the ongoing relevance of banks, drugstores, and movie theaters within the net lease sector. They explore why banks are opening more branches, the challenges facing drugstores amid health care system complexities, and the sustained appeal of movie theaters despite rising entertainment costs. 00:...

Sweet Success: Building a Cookie Empire with Angie Snediker In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa welcomes the founder and owner of Half Baked Cookies, Angie Snediker. Angie shares her journey from baking in her home kitchen to expanding her cookie business to three locations, including Lockport, Williamsville, and Buffalo. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of starting a busin...

Unpacking Co-Tenancy Clauses: Are They Worth the Hassle? Join host Chris Ressa on this episode of Retail Retold as he delves into the intricacies of co-tenancy clauses in retail leases. Discover the obligations landlords face, from maintaining occupancy levels to the potential remedies tenants can invoke. Chris discusses the high costs and effort associated with negotiating these clauses, the limi...

Franchise Mastery: The Secrets Behind Retail Expansion with Ty Brewster from LocateAI In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa delves into the world of franchise real estate with guest Ty Brewster, a franchise broker from Phoenix, Arizona, who specializes in national expansions. Ty shares fascinating insights into his unique role, including utilizing LocateAI to track cell phone data and...

Dave Burton: The Restaurateur Behind Tampa's Hottest Spots In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa sits down with Dave Burton, a Tampa-based restaurateur. Dave shares his passion for the restaurant industry, detailing his journey from running Gen X Tavern and Soho Sushi, to opening the exciting new Storm Runners Tavern. He discusses the challenges and joys of restaurant ownership, build...

What's in store this month? A better question might be what's on the menu? Chris Ressa and CBRE's Karly Iacono are back and this months episode is all about the restaurant industry as Chris and Karly seek to answer one question; why are so many Americans going out to eat?

This week, Chris Ressa discusses statistics from two interesting articles he came across, and how proactivity allowed for a timely deal at a DLC center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.