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EP 87: Brittain Ladd (RTS #25) Jan 19, 2021

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Have you ever heard of micro fulfillment?

Brittain Ladd will fill you in on this and more in this Real Talk Series episode of Retail Retold.

Brittain Ladd is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at PULSE Integration and has had over 20 years of experience in the retail world. Mr. Ladd has appeared on every major network globally including CNN, Fox, BBC, and multiple stations in Japan, China, Russia, and Latin America. He is also a contributor to publications such as Forbes, Observer, and numerous industry publications.

Listen in now to learn about micro fulfillment, automation, streamlining process solutions, and yes, even self-driving scooters.

https://brittainladd.com/about/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittainladd/

EP 86: Lovesac in Chicago, IL with Clary Groen Jan 14, 2021

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Clary H. Groen is the first Vice President of Real Estate for Lovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE), a direct-to-consumer specialty furniture brand with approximately 80 retail showrooms supporting its eCommerce delivery model. Mr. Groen is also Founder and President of Foresite Retail Advisors, provider of comprehensive consulting services specializing in the development of internal foundations for store development departments and strategic expansion.

Listen in now to hear his unique story about opening a Lovesac in Chicago, IL.

EP 85: Simeon Siegel (RTS#24) Jan 12, 2021

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Real Talk Series #24 with Simeon Siegel, Managing Director, Senior Retail and eCommerce Analyst at BMO Capital Markets

Simeon Siegel is a Managing Director and award-winning Senior Analyst specializing in Retail and E-commerce. Simeon has been named a Rising Star of Wall Street by Institutional Investor, a Rising Star of Equity Research by Business Insider, a Top Stock Picker by StarMine and a Top Earnings Estimator by Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv. He has worked on the Institutional Investor #1 ranked All America Research Team for Specialty Retail and the Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" list of top analysts.

Listen in now to hear interesting insights and a thought-provoking conversation about the world of retail real estate.

EP 84: Listener Q & A #1 Jan 09, 2021

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We're starting off 2021 with a bang! Our host, Chris Ressa reads and responds to listener questions for this first episode of the new year.

EP 83: One Paseo in San Diego, CA with Carrie Bobb Dec 31, 2020

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LAST EPISODE OF 2020! Today's guest is Carrie Bobb, the founder and CEO of Carrie Bobb & Co. She is a consumer analytics expert and has a strong history of driving revenue through digital and brick & mortar leasing strategies. She has successfully merchandised and executed the leasing for some of San Diego's most notable and high profile retail projects for over 17 years. Listen in as she talks specifically about the One Paseo shopping center in SD, California.

EP 82: UNIQLO in Chicago, IL with Sanjiv Chadha Dec 24, 2020

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Today’s Guest is Sanjiv Chadha, President of NWS Architects/Chadha & Associates.

Sanjiv shares his insights on what's to come for retail in 2021, projects he is currently working on and an interesting story about a UNIQLO in Chicago, IL.

Listen in to hear how he navigated a failing smoke test inspection just days before opening!

EP 81: Fleet Feet in Poughkeepsie, NY with Kim Caruso Dec 17, 2020

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Today's guest is one of our own tenants Kim Caruso! Kim is the owner of Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie located at the Shoppes at South Hills. Kim is the definition of grit and resolve. After fifteen years of working as a marketing professional, Kim developed a new love of running and a new desire for a career change. Listen in now to hear her entrepreneurial journey and the details about how she was able to open up her first store.

EP 80: Valvoline in Alpharetta, GA with David Wright Dec 10, 2020

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On today's episode we have David Wright, Senior Real Estate Manager at Valvoline Inc.

David shares not one but TWO stories with us on today’s episode. The first is about a McDonald’s maneuvering into a baseball field and the second is about a Valvoline deal that turned into a corner piece as you enter the Atlanta Market.

EP 79: (RTS #23) with Julia Raymond Dec 08, 2020

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Today's episode is part of our Real Talk Series.

Our featured guest is Julia Raymond, Editor-in-Chief at RETHINK Retail, Podcast Host, and Global Director at Valtech

After spending 4 years in global marketing roles for the digital agency Valtech, Julia co-founded its media brand RETHINK Retail. By interviewing retail executives, academics and thought leaders, she delivers retail insights for leaders, from leaders.

In today's episode, Julia discusses 3 tips for podcasters, reimagining retail centers, her perspective on the retail market today and shares an endearing story about her grandmother.

EP 78: Basecamp Fitness in Edina, MN with Mark Norman Dec 03, 2020

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Today’s guest is Mark Norman the VP of Real Estate at Self Esteem Brands, LLC.

Self Esteem Brands is the parent company of Anytime Fitness (the world’s #1 “Top Global” franchise) Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method. In today's episode, Mark tells Chris the story of a Basecamp fitness studio that opened in his hometown of Edina, MN.

Mark has 17 years of experience in the Retail Real Estate Industry. Listen in as he dives into his own perspective on the market today for fitness and other service businesses.

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