Retail Resilience: Navigating the Evolving Market

12/03/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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🎙️ RESOLUT REveal — S01E03“Retail Isn’t Dying — It’s Evolving”Summary:In this episode, we dig into the real story behind retail’s so-called “apocalypse.” From store closures and e-commerce to the rise of experiential retail and healthcare tenants, this conversation reveals what’s really happening on the ground. We talk about the demand-and-supply imbalance, why some landlords are thriving, and how food, fun, and fitness are shaping the next generation of shopping centers.Whether you’re a retail investor, landlord, or just CRE-curious, this episode will give you a sharp lens into what’s next in retail development.💡 Key Takeaways:• Store closures are part of a longer trend — not a sudden collapse.• Stronger retailers are backfilling vacant spaces at higher rents.• The “Amazon effect” and COVID accelerated retail transformation.• Healthcare and daycare are moving into former retail footprints.• Retail construction is slowing due to rising costs and labor shortages.• Food, fitness, and entertainment are driving consumer traffic.• Malls must shift to experiential models to stay relevant.• Neighborhood centers are thriving with limited supply and high demand.• Retailers are adapting to consumer demands for speed and access.• Gen Z is surprisingly re-engaging with mall culture.🔊 Sound Bites:⏱️ Chapters:00:00 — Retail Landscape Overview02:59 — The Impact of E-commerce and COVID-1906:04 — Vacancies and Backfilling Strategies08:54 — Emerging Retail Trends12:03 — The Future of Retail Development14:46 — Healthcare and Retail Space Conversions17:56 — Opportunities Amidst Store Closures24:26 — Retail Demand and Limited Supply27:10 — Drivers of Retail Evolution: Food, Fun, Fitness29:00 — Malls and the Gen Z Resurgence35:58 — Rental Rate Pressures and Market Sustainability🔑 Keywords:retail real estate, retail evolution, e-commerce, store closures, experiential retail, healthcare in retail, retail development, neighborhood shopping centers, mall transformation, CRE insights, leasing strategy, Gen Z shopping trends📲 Action Steps:✔️ Follow RESOLUT REveal for more market insight✔️ Share this episode with a retail landlord or investor✔️ Visit resolutre.com for more resources“The weak players have been weeded out.”“The Amazon effect is real.”“Retail is evolving and adjusting.”“There’s a lot of upside for landlords.”“Malls need to be experiential to thrive.”“Retail closures don’t mean failure — they mean opportunity.”