Retail Retold

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.

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...