The Retail Retold Podcast highlights community retailer stories from across the country and gives a behind-the-scenes perspective from business leaders in both retail and real estate industries. The show’s episodes contain valuable insights that help solve the needs of entrepreneurs and real estate pros. Each week our guests share stories of what worked, what didn’t, the ups and downs – giving the audience a critical set of tools needed for business success. Join host Chris Ressa and new gue ...
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What's in Store - Are the Experts Ever Wrong? Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono Revisit Their Retail Predictions
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34:27Summary In this episode of What's in Store, Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono hold their feet to the fire—revisiting bold predictions made at ICSC to see what held up, what flopped, and what’s next. From the unshakable rise of value retail to the surge in food and beverage concepts, they dissect the real trends shaping retail today. They dig into the tu…
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Vertical Integration in Action: DLC’s Self-Storage Success Story
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21:25It's an exciting time at DLC. In a perfect case study of how our vertically integrated team executes in unlocking the value of real estate, Chris Ressa interviews Jack Rosencrans, Vice President of Development at DLC, about DLC's foray into self-storage development in Columbus, OH. The conversation covers the rise of self-storage as a viable asset …
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Retail Retold Replay - Setting the stage for retail construction success
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16:50In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa speaks with Peyton Thomas, Vice President of Construction at Renovo Construction. They discuss Peyton’s unique journey from a career in acting to construction, the innovative approaches Renovo takes in the general contracting industry, and the challenges faced during the construction of a Dick’s Sp…
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Retail Retold Replay - A hat trick in Lockport, NY
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13:02In 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. Ressa emphasizes the i…
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What's in Store? - Vegas Fever: What's on everyone's mind leading into ICSC Las Vegas
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31:31Summary In this episode of What's in Store, Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono are building up the buzz leading into ICSC Las Vegas—the "Super Bowl" of retail real estate. It's not just about big deals; it's about the mindsets of the retailers, landlords, and other industry stakeholders. The trio of hot topics? Tariffs, AI, and supply-demand warfare. Whi…
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Raising the Roof: How solar tenants are powering NOI
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16:44Your best new tenant might be sitting right above your head. On this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa is joined by Bill Fitzgerald of Radial Power to reveal a game-changing secret for retail landlords: your rooftop is prime real estate. Backed by industry heavyweights like Starwood and Related, Radial Power is turning unused roof space into pu…
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The deals that real estate legends are made of
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36:09Guy Morris is a legend in the real estate business and in this episode, you will hear why. He started in advertising but quickly realized that real estate was where it was at for him. Guy shares with Chris Ressa his experiences in building a portfolio, the resilience of retail real estate post-COVID, and the current dynamics of the market in New Yo…
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What's in Store? - What changes would improve CRE?
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36:11Data transparency? Transaction timelines? In this episode of "What's In Store?" Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono discuss what they would love to see improve in CRE. Focusing on the need for data transparency, the inefficiencies in transaction timelines, and the complexity of documentation, they explore potential solutions and innovations that could enh…
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If it's happening in CRE in Ohio, Tori Nook is all over it. But her journey to starting her brokerage, Anchor Retail, was definitely unexpected. In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa and Tori talk about the current state of the retail landscape and the unique characteristics of the Ohio market, where DLC now has four open-air shopping cente…
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The 3 things you didn't know about foot traffic
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16:08What do you think you know about measuring foot traffic? In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa and Carla Henson, Vice President of Solutions at MRI Software discuss the evolution of foot traffic analytics, the integration of AI in retail, and how data can optimize customer experiences. Carla shares insights on the potential of visual AI in …
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Retail Retold Replay - Stuck-ey'd on a roadside icon
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38:45What does it take to revive a retail brand? And, have you heard the most incredible grassroots approach to site selection? In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa speaks with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's, about her journey and the rich history of the iconic roadside retailer from its 1937 to its peak during the Great American Road…
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What's in Store: What are the impacts of privatization in retail?
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39:01Will Chris and Karly agree on the impacts of privatization on retail? In this episode, Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono focus on significant deals such as Walgreens' privatization by Sycamore Partners, Nordstrom's strategic move to go private, and Blackstone's acquisition of ROIC. What are the implications of these changes for investors? Plus, they rec…
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Positraction in real estate and the tire business
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25:39Have you ever thought about real estate beneath the stores where you shop? Evan Mouhalis does, and he does it well. In this conversation, Chris Ressa and Evan, a real estate entrepreneur and managing partner of Mahalas Capital Management, discuss Evan's journey from commercial real estate finance to developing retail properties and venturing into t…
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Sweet secrets behind It'Sugar's explosive growth
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24:41It'Sugar is more than just a candy store. It's an immersive experience. In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa interviews Jonathan Schwartz, the Vice President of It'Sugar. Jonathan shares his journey in real estate, detailing his experiences from corporate real estate to leading the real estate department at It's Sugar. He discusses the uni…
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Retail Retold Replay - Growth fueled by caffeine
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33:13In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa speaks with Aaron Harris, Vice President of Real Estate and Construction for Dutch Bros Coffee. They discuss the unique drive-thru experience at Dutch Bros, the company's rapid expansion plans, and how they navigated the challenges of the pandemic. Aaron shares insights on the Albuquerque store's o…
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"What's in Store?" - The retailers surprising us right now
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30:39Can two retail real estate thought leaders really pick five "favorite" retailers? It's like picking a favorite kid! In this episode of 'What's in Store,' hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono do pick some favorites, spotlighting innovative retailers across various categories. They explore the performance of general merchandisers, grocery stores, soft …
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Setting the stage for retail construction success
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16:50In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa speaks with Peyton Thomas, Vice President of Construction at Renovo Construction. They discuss Peyton's unique journey from a career in acting to construction, the innovative approaches Renovo takes in the general contracting industry, and the challenges faced during the construction of a Dick's Sp…
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In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa speaks with bankruptcy counsel Scott Fleischer , partner at Barclay Damon, about the intricacies of retail bankruptcies, focusing on the Chuck E. Cheese case during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the unique challenges faced by retailers, the role of landlords, and the impact of lender support …
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Customer experience and a killer business plan – a robust blend
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16:03In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa and Travis Farren, Vice President of Leasing at DLC are feeling the vibes of a unique coffee shop that opened at La Frontera Village, just outside of Austin, TX. Putting the customer experience at the center of the shop, the owner was executing on a robust business plan that has set him up for succ…
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Retail...Stat! Relationships and the future of retail
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19:13This week, host Chris Ressa interviews Josh Suffin, president of RetailStat (formerly CreditIntel), about the evolution of the company, the importance of relationships in retail real estate, and insights into the current state of the industry. Josh shares his journey in the retail sector - he started part time at RetailStat at the age of 15! - the …
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What's in Store? - Value in vogue and voracity in fitness trends
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42:24Topics: Retail, real estate, consumer spending, holiday sales, health and wellness, gym industry, marketing psychology, e-commerce, value retail, consumer trends In this episode of What's in Store, hosts Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono are in the nitty-gritty of consumer spending trends, holiday sales performance, and the HOT category of health and we…
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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 adaptab…
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Retail Retold Replay - These boots are made for walking
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27:33In 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 com…
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Who's getting billions left over from bankruptcy?
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11:55In 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 emphasi…
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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 dedic…
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What happens when 10,000 dealmakers converge? Top Takeaways from NY ICSC 2024
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29:43In 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, an…
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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 Ashley Global Retail, debate the complexities of retai…
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Retail Retold Replay - 2024 Predictions revisited. Did we get it right?
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29:24In 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 i…
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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 …
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What's in Store? - To merge or not to merge...is that the question?
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24:53In 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 blo…
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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 Leas…
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Retail Retold Replay - The art of Zero Empty Spaces
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43:42In 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 …
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Retail Retold mailbag - You asked and Chris answered!
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15:32Join 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 co…
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What's in Store?: Legacy brands break ground in brick-and-mortar
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26:07In 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…
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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 t…
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The IRREPLACEABLE experience of physical places: Architecture's Impact on human behavior with Kevin Ervin Kelly
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34:21In 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 …
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Putting the AI in retail: The trends and predictions for what's ahead
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38:07In 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. Anj…
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Turning small town pork rinds into a big time boon
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36:47From 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…
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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 followin…
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The Resurgence of Banks, Drugstores, and Theaters
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28:21In 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 movi…
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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 discuss…
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Retail Retold Replay - Co-Tenancy Clauses: Are They Worth the Hassle?
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21:53Unpacking 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 a…
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Retail Retold Replay: Data driving a franchise frenzy
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34:22Franchise 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, includi…
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A Tampa Tastemaker: Dave Burton dishes out the real restaurant scoop
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22:59Dave 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 …
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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?By DLC Management Corp.
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Ep 289: Surprising stats and the myth of mailbox money
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13:36This 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.By DLC Management Corp.
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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 prope…
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Retail Retold Replay - Real estate, jewelry, and more with Louis Asbury
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35:50Fireworks 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 shar…
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What's in Store: Takeaways from ICSC Las Vegas - Fundamentals, Flexibility, and Franchising
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29:54Karly 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 driv…
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Is DTC all its cracked up to be? With Simeon Siegel
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36:25In 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.By DLC Management Corp.
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