Retail Retold

When the phone rings...ANSWER! For Eli Gurock, it was a chance phone call that led to a thriving store in only 45 days! Gurock owns Magic Beans, a baby gear and toy retailor, and he joined Chris Ressa on Retail Retold to tell the story of how he turned a vacant space into a successful toy store just in time for the holiday season.

What is it like to attend a lease auction? In this week’s Retail Retold, Chris Ressa brings an insider’s insight to the recent Bed Bath and Beyond lease auction – his first ever. 🔥 Being physically present trumps virtual attendance 🔥 The goal is to maximize the value of assets, not just to clear the books 🔥 Leverage is in the hands of those bidding on multiple locations Join Chris as he unveils...

Meet Josh Weiner: Retail Real Estate Advisor and Principal at KLNB. Josh tells a story about a childcare center in Woodbridge, Virginia that went beyond expectations, highlighting the full cycle of a retail real estate transaction. Join us for a captivating story about how finding the right location for a tenant is only part of the battle, and how building relationships within the real estate indu...

The making of a fitness empire: join the conversation with Anne Mahlum, co-founder and owner of [solidcore]. Anne dives into her entrepreneurial journey and her vision for the future success of [solidcore]. Listen in as she discusses the power of Pilates and her passion for building communities.

Chris Ressa is back with an exciting episode packed with retail insights!  👉 Bed Bath and Beyond: The Bankruptcy Lease Auction is coming up soon, and Chris is here to bring our listeners updates as he attends for the first time.  👉 Market Buzz: Despite some challenges, the retail industry is gearing up for record breaking store openings in 2023 amidst the current leasing frenzy. ...

Data + storytelling = SUCCESS Richard Cohan, owner of RA Cohan Commercial Real Estate Services, joins Chris Ressa on this week’s Retail Retold to unveil his secrets of retail success. 👉 Learn how Richard helps municipalities attract top retailers and create thriving business districts. 👉 Discover the power of storytelling and data in making retail opportunities more attractive.

#ICYMI: “It’s not that hard to run a profitable store.” (with a good product and a decent location). Rebekah Kondrat joined Retail Retold to share the top things a DTC brand should know before opening a store. Here’s a sneak peek: People are greater than technology. Location is not the first step to opening a store. Listen in now to hear more!

#ICSCVegas was loaded with great thought leadership and rapid-fire deal making. Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono dive into their top takeaways from the biggest real estate conference of the year on this week’s episode of What’s in Store. 👉 What’s happening in the labor market? 👉 What new innovations are coming from retailers? Listen in now to hear more!

Rachel Beider is an entrepreneur at heart. Rachel started her massage therapy business by giving free massages to hairdressers, chiropractors, and personal trainers, slowly building up her client base until she was able to open her first location in 2008. Now, Rachel is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor, and PRESS Modern Massage became a group of award-winning clinical massage stud...

The average person visits a grocery store a minimum of 1.5 times per week. In the retail world, a grocer plays a large part in providing an experience for the community.   Today Doug Munson, Head of Advisory Services at Creditntell, joins Chris to break down the hot topics in grocery right now, and how grocery ecommerce has shifted over the past few years. 

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.