I recently did a search for the top Instagram accounts to follow in Boston. I found photos of historical landmarks, mouthwatering food shots, long exposure photos, the most creative cocktails, city views and of course, puppies. I got to thinking...
Topics: Marketing Tips, retail real estate, marketing in CRE, CRE, Diana Perry, instagram, CRE instagram, retail real estate Instagrams to follow, Top 10 Instagram accounts to follow
Now that we’ve seen the ball drop, I'd like to make some predictions for this year. The last two years have been…well, an educational experience but again, a very exciting time for our industry as we watched new brands become discovered, more social...
Topics: Marketing tips for retailers, Marketing Tips, retail real estate, millennials, CRE, clicks to bricks, 2019 Retail Predictions, 2019 Trends, 2019 Retail Real Estate, Commercial real estate predictions, Diana Perry, retailers with a mission, millennial baby boom, B&M, bricks and mortar retail
Something’s Gotta Give – PermittingThe show was largely focused on digital native brands entering the brick & mortar space, something we’ve all been wanting to learn more about...and frankly, network with. In one session title, Brand Collection –...
Topics: ICSC, retail real estate, millennials, CRE, #ICSCNYDM, blockchain, ICSC New York Deal Making 2018 Summary, NY ICSC Recap, digital brands, digital vertical brands, boutique fitness
Many are at a loss around recent large department store closings (aka Sears) but in my experience it’s mostly just consumers thinking our industry is a-fright. However, those of us that are living and breathing CRE on a daily basis know it’s...
Topics: CRE, brick and mortar, Huckberry, ThredUP, Camp Buzzfeed store, clicks to bricks, new retailers, Modern Nomad
As we flip-flop between the Boston Convention Center in the Seaport and The Hynes in the Back Bay for another Boston ICSC New England Conference and Deal Making show, one thing was clear – things they are a changin’. From session, Women in Real...
Topics: ICSC, retail real estate, millennials, Boston ICSC 2018, CRE, grocery trends, women in real estate
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ICSC RECon feels like ages ago and our suitcases are now stored, our feet finally heeled, it’s important to reflect on the show and look for key take-aways. It’s clear that our industry is changing and that’s not surprising but what is...
Topics: retail real estate, personalization in retail, social media in retail real estate, all blog posts, ICSC RECon 2018, ICSC RECon 2018 summary, millennials
As we pull out our suitcases and pack them with comfy shoes (yet far more uncomfortable ones), a handful of chargers, our favorite neck pillow, suits, sunnies and our squished-face badge we are almost ready for the world’s largest global CRE...
Topics: ICSC RECon, ICSC RECon 2018
Though we’ve had snow storm after snow storm lately, spring is on all of our minds and with spring comes rejuvenation which also mean, spring cleaning! No, I’m not talking about cleaning the dust bunnies out from under the bed or finding those...
Topics: commercial real estate, Marketing Tips, retail real estate, all blog posts, organization, Trello
Now that it’s a new year, it’s time to check-in with our friend Zuckerberg and see what some of his resolutions are for 2018. There’s been article after article about Zuck wanting to overhaul Facebook’s algorithm which means big changes for you...
Topics: Marketing Tips, retail real estate, social media in real estate, facebook, facebook for business, social media in retail real estate, all blog posts, Facebook 2018, facebook tips for business
Post the industry parties, Secret Santas and jingle bell jogs, it’s time to reflect and project CRE trends for 2018. How will our industry adapt to changing needs of the consumer? How are different generations shaping the shopping experience? What...
Topics: Marketing tips for retailers, Marketing Tips, Marketing predictions for 2018, CRE Predictions for 2018, Retail Real Estate Predictions for 2018, personalization in retail, 2018, 2018 Predictions, voice search marketing, etsy pop-up shop
