Retail Intel

Send us a textIn this episode, we get to know Ken McAllister, President of MY SALON Suite. Listen as Ashley Casey, Director of National Accounts at Phillips Edison, chats with Ken about his background (spoiler: he had no prior salon experience!), the MY SALON Suite real estate model, what sets them apart in a competitive industry, and how the company creates a safe environment for Members and customers.

Send us a textAs mandates are lifted and businesses reopen, Phillips Edison’s Property Management team has been proactive in supporting tenants with a variety of solutions. Recorded live from Mike Conway’s living room, we hear from Eric Richter, Senior Vice President of Property Management and Dawn Stamper, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. Learn how the property management team has responded to the unique retail environment, new initiatives being rolled out, and how Phillips Edison utilizes their own custom communications platform to support tenants.

Send us a textIn this episode, live from the 2020 PECO Annual Meeting, we hear from Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC. Tom coined the term Retail Renaissance to describe the convergence taking place in the industry. Listen as he highlights how retailers are embracing both digital and physical channels, the biggest takeaways from ICSC’s “The Halo Effect” study, and some of the major innovations in the retail real estate industry.

Send us a textIt’s an exciting time in retail real estate. Ecommerce is meeting bricks and mortar in innovative ways, and the experience-based economy is growing. Our newest episode features Ashley Casey, Director of National Accounts at Phillips Edison, and her recent presentation at ULI Cincinnati’s 18 Hour City Series event. Listen as Ashley dives in to the retail revolution’s new challenges and opportunities, emerging industry trends, and hear how both retailers and developers are responding to meet consumer demands.

Send us a textBlaze Pizza is fire’d up for expansion. The fast-casual chain was founded in 2011 with the goal to become “the Chipotle of pizza” and was recently named the #1 “Brand of the Year” in the Fast Casual Top 100. In this episode, we’re chatting with Robert Kluger, Senior Vice President of Development. Listen as we learn about the company’s aggressive expansion (with plans to double in size by the end of 2020!), their increased focus on customer convenience, and how this fast-fire’d franchise got started.

Send us a textWhat happens in Vegas, doesn’t actually stay in Vegas – and that’s a good thing when it comes to podcasts! In this retailer-packed episode live from ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, we’re chatting with industry experts from: Goldfish Swim School, Chipotle, Bealls Outlet, Blink Fitness, and Little Caesars. Learn more about each of these fast-growing companies, hear their industry insights, and discover the importance of building brand awareness.

Send us a textIn our newest episode, we get to know Mark Thompson, CEO and Founder of GroceryAnchored.com. Mark, the “Grocery Guru,” worked as a broker for 10 years before building the website that he’d always wanted. This site has become a powerful resource in the grocery-anchored sector – providing industry professionals with a one-stop option to view deals on the market, sales comps, and daily news. Learn how it all began, along with Mark’s insights on the current state of retail in the grocery sector, the evolution of grocery delivery, and how grocers are effectively adapting to consumer demands.

Send us a textLive from the Phillips Edison Annual Meeting – we get to know Don Barnett, Corporate Real Estate Manager at Kroger and seasoned grocery industry expert. Learn about Kroger’s community focus, new developments (including a food hall!), and innovations that have established the company as a major competitor in the grocery industry.

Send us a textIn our newest episode, we’re talking retail with the “banjo-playing deal junkie” - John Orr. John is part of the Carolina Retail Experts team, managing the retail services platform in the Charleston office of Lee & Associates. With over 20 years of experience from retail shop owner to his current position as Retail Services Director, John has become an expert in the field. In this episode, we hear his insights on the evolution of traditional retail, the importance of creating a great customer experience, and advice for up-and-coming CRE professionals.

Send us a textFreshly baked cookies delivered to your doorstep? That’s the foundation behind emerging concept, Tiff’s Treats. With 41 locations, the Austin-based company is bringing their delicious cookies to more and more homes each year. In this episode, we chat with their head of real estate, Mike Harris. Hear how the company was founded (with $20, a cell phone, and a dream!), expansion plans, and what sets them apart in the food industry. Warning: you will crave cookies and milk after listening!

Send us a textGet to know one of the industry’s fastest-growing brands from Gerardo Flores, Head of Real Estate for Jersey Mike’s Subs. Learn about Gerardo’s rich history in retail real estate deal making, the Jersey Mike’s real estate wheelhouse, and how the company grew from humble beginnings to over 1,300 nationwide locations today.

Send us a text“We wake up, we live, we eat, we breathe real estate.” In our newest episode of Retail Intel, we’re chatting with a dynamic group of dealmakers – The Palomar Group. The Palomar Group is a commercial real estate firm specializing in investment sales. We’re hearing from Steve Collins, Ryan McArdle, and David Rivers about their perspectives on the current state of retail – and these guys always bring the energy!

Send us a textYou’re probably familiar with Great Clips, but do you know how the company is using technology to differentiate themselves? In this episode we get to know Davis Bennett, Senior Director of Real Estate at Great Clips. We’re learning about their real estate sweet spots, online check-in app, and hearing insights about the current state of retail.

Send us a textIn our newest episode of Retail Intel, we’re talking boutique fitness trends with Richard Feinberg from Xponential Fitness. With five dynamic boutique fitness concepts included under Xponential’s brand, fitness enthusiasts can choose from Pilates, cycle, stretch, dance and rowing. Having all of these concepts included in one company also gives landlords the flexibility to execute on one or two concepts or combine all five in one location. In this episode, learn more about this fast-growing franchise and what makes their brand unique in the world of boutique fitness concepts.

Send us a textWith over 1,000 meetings during ICSC RECon, it’s safe to say the Phillips Edison team stayed busy. It was three fun-filled days of networking, deal making, and discussing retail trends. Here’s a quick RECap from RECon with some of our favorite industry insights, excerpts, and interviews live from ICSC RECon 2018.

Send us a textAnother ICSC RECon is in the books for the Phillips Edison team. In this episode, live from Las Vegas, Mike Conway chats with Terry Ohnmeis from Cushman & Wakefield about the state of retail. Hear Terry’s insights about rising restaurant trends, new retail developments, and the importance of being “Instagrammable.”

Send us a textWho let the dogs… in? With over 70 locations, Dogtopia is leading the dog daycare sector and continues to strengthen their stake in the 70 billion dollar pet industry. In this episode, we get to know Jesse Stiles, Vice President of Real Estate at Dogtopia. We’re learning about their real estate “sweet spots”, plans for expansion, and how they “treat every day like it's the most exciting day ever!”

Send us a textIn this episode of Retail Intel, we chat with Jeff Rubino, Vice President of Real Estate for Five Guys. As their third official employee, Jeff has played a large part in the Five Guys franchise explosion - from 8 stores in 2003 to nearly 1,500 today. Hear the Five Guys story, their secrets of success, and the family business mentality that made this company into the fast-growing retailer it is today.

Send us a textThe Domino’s story is all about reinvention and innovation. Join Mike Conway and his team on their visit to the Domino’s Pizza Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to learn more about this iconic brand. From “30-minutes-or-less” to “new and inspired”, the Domino’s brand continues to evolve, and serves as a great reminder to retailers the importance of listening to your customers and being willing to change.

Send us a textIn this episode, we get to know the mentor, motivator, and commercial real estate rockstar - Beth Azor. As founder and principal of Azor Advisory Services, a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Southeast Florida, Beth has nearly 30 years’ experience in real estate. Hear her dynamic story about how she got started, valuable lessons learned, and what drives her passion for training sales pros in the industry.