Guest: David Hinkle, Co-Founder & Principal at The Outlet Resource Group (TORG) Join us for an interesting chat with Co-Founder & Principal of TORG, David Hinkle from his roots in “pop-up” retail, building The Book Market to 1100 locations, to his current role in the outlet business, how the industry has changed, and what the future holds.  ..read more

Guest: Ron Thurston, Best Selling Author of RETAIL PRIDE and VP of Stores at INTERMIX   Ron Thurston, is the definitive “Retail Insider”, from selling baby furniture, to Head of Stores for Tory Burch, Bonobos, Saint Laurent, and currently VP of Stores for INTERMIX, his impressive career spans over 30 years. Ron also serves on the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries and is the author of Retail Pride The Guide To Celebrating Your Accidental Career. Ron says, “The retail industry is the biggest employer in the US, and what’s at the center of retail? …”People!”. Join us for a lively co ..read more

  Guest: Chris Reesa, Chief Operating Officer, DLC Management Corp and Host Retail Retold Podcast In this episode we cover a lot of ground with fellow retail real estate enthusiast, podcast host and COO at DLC Management Chris Ressa. Hear DLC’s three pillar operating strategy designed to help meet the challenges of Covid and support retail tenants across their national portfolio of open air centers. Why DLC doesn’t call it “Curbside Pick Up”…. The Landlord & Tenant relationship, technology, and lots more! Make sure to check out Chris and his great guests on the podcast at retailretold ..read more

  Guest: Chris Reesa, Chief Operating Officer, DLC Management Corp and Host Retail Retold Podcast In this episode we cover a lot of ground with fellow retail real estate enthusiast, podcast host and COO at DLC Management Chris Ressa. Hear DLC’s three pillar operating strategy designed to help meet the challenges of Covid and support retail tenants across their national portfolio of open air centers. Why DLC doesn’t call it “Curbside Pick Up”…. The Landlord & Tenant relationship, technology, and lots more! Make sure to check out Chris and his great guests on the podcast at retailretold ..read more

Guest: Ted McCaffrey, “Omnichannel Enthusiast”, Business Development Consultant – Inventory Intelligence Data Analytics, Sensormatic What is e-commerce? It used to mean buy online and the item was shipped to you. But in our new retail reality with the growing popularity of BOPIS (Buy Online Pick Up in Store) and BOPAC (Buy Online Pick Up At Curb) the gap between physical and online is closing. This week we talked to Ted McCaffrey, self professed “Omnichannel Enthusiast” from Sensormatic about which retailers are winning at e-commerce and why. Sensormatic delivers critical real-time insights to ..read more

Guest: Dan Klenkar, Vice President – Enterprise Sales Radial, Inc. It’s still holiday planning time for shopping centers, and what the holidays will look like this year is still a little fuzzy.  This week we’ve got Dan Klenkar from Radial, Inc. and we’re talking about what is happening with retailers, brands, and stores.  As the market-leader in Omni channel commerce technology and operations Radial,Inc. helps premier brands around the world like Aeropostale, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ralph Lauren, and UNTUCKit, respond to industry disruption and compete in a rapidly evolving market. Ne ..read more

Guest:  Brian Lutz, Cherry Hill Programs It’s still July and that means it’s still holiday planning time for shopping centers!  This week we’ve got our old friend Brian Lutz from Cherry Hill Programs and we’re talking Santa Photos.  As the market-leader in experiential photography, operating holiday experiences in over 800 venues across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Brian and Cherry Hill bring a well informed  perspective on how Santa 2020 will happen in the wake of COVID.   Listen to the podcast to get all the goods, but we’ll leave you with a few nuggets fro ..read more

Episode 9:  Holiday 2020: A Gap Year For Santa? Part 1 of Holiday 2020 Series Guests:  John Carter, CEO Parker 3D Evan Wadsworth, Director of Creative Strategy Parker 3D It's July and if you're in the shopping center business that means it's time to talk Santa!  With COVID-19 wreaking havoc across the retail world what does the Santa experience look like in 2020?  We're asking a few people in the industry. First stop is Parker 3D, an award winning creator of high impact interactive experiences.   ..read more

Retail Therapy talks to some shopping center industry veterans about special holiday programs past and present designed to foster a true sense of community.  Hear how The Washington Prime Group, Urban Edge, and PREIT bring the true spirit of the holidays alive with our guests: Jennifer Moretti, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Washington Prime Group Andrea Simpson, Vice President of Marketing, Urban Edge Bil Ingraham, SVP Business Development, Centennial Real Estate ..read more

Guest Host: Ajay Kapoor, CEO of TouchSource Sam Stein, Development Manager shares SPP’s vision for Water Street Tampa, the 56 acre mixed use waterfront community that is changing the face of the city.  Find out the key focus areas critical to ensuring the success of this landmark mixed use project? Strategic Property Partners Water Street Tampa Sparkman Wharf 3:56 No more complicated product than mixed use.  5:00 Focusing on ground plane is a key component for success.  5:45 In general, retail space in Tampa is an afterthought. Typically build a building, save some space and the ..read more