• Holly Cohen, Holly Cohen Retail Advisory Services discusses her extensive career in retail real estate, her advisory work on the redevelopment of Sarasota Square Mall, and the evolving needs of brands and landlords in today’s market.
• Alyssa Bloemsma, JOE & THE JUICE shares the story of JOE & THE JUICE’s rapid expansion in Florida, the brand’s identity-driven approach, and how social media and celebrity partnerships fuel their growth.
• Whitney Livingston, ICSC talks about leading ICSC as COO through modernization, the importance of innovation and adaptability in retail, and new initiatives to broaden the organization’s reach and relevance.
• Evie Gross, Brixmor Property Group & Ashley Casey, Phillips Edison & Company are the brains behind Retail Uncorked. They reflect on the origins and unique format of the event, emphasizing its casual, community-building atmosphere and the value of authentic industry connections.

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Jeffrey Rosenberg is Chairman & CEO of Big V Property Group, a family-owned company with an 80-year history. Rosenberg discusses the company’s evolution from its origins as a single grocery store in New York state, to an owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, including The RIM in San Antonio and The Avenue Murfreesboro in Tennessee. He explains Big V’s approach to market research, the importance of core values, and the challenges of acquiring premium assets in today’s market. The conversation highlights Big V’s resilience through market cycles and its focus on long-term growth.

James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.

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James interviews Dan Roberts, co-founder of Veckta, a company that assists large commercial property owners in developing onsite energy systems. Roberts explains how Veckta identifies optimal sites for energy generation and storage, such as solar and battery systems. He details the economic benefits and processes for deploying these systems and highlights the platform's role in streamlining data collection and procurement. They also discuss various energy technologies, the impact of rising energy costs, and the importance of grid improvements. The conversation emphasizes the growing need for onsite energy solutions to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions.

James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.

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Listen: WhereWeBuy.show

Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com

YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/

Read more retail research here: http://www.us.jll.com/retail

Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.