NewMark Merrill: Harness Retail Data to Improve Customer Experience, Streamline Operations Sandy Sigal argues that the evolving fields of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are a perfect fit for retail. “We generate the most relevant data on an everyday basis, and that data affects the outcomes and success of our centers,” explains Sigal. In a discussion on the pivotal role of technology in the retail sector, Sigal emphasizes that understanding customer behavior is paramount for shopping center owners. By leveraging technology to track customer movement and sentiment — where they come from, how long they stay, how they feel about their experiences — retailers can gain invaluable insights that complement existing data. Sigal says that technology, when used effectively, frees up staff to focus on enhancing customer engagement and experience. He stresses that shopping centers must avoid becoming commodities; instead, they must highlight unique attributes that differentiate them from competitors. By evolving continually, retail centers can remain relevant and appealing to customers. Sigal outlines key data points that NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. prioritizes: -Customer flow per square foot: This metric helps assess the center’s competitiveness. -Length of stay: Longer stays typically indicate a positive customer experience. -Cross-shopping behavior: Identifying whether customers visit multiple stores within the center. -Customer loyalty: Tracking repeat visitors to gauge satisfaction and engagement. https://lnkd.in/dqc6edqq Sponsored NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. #retail #cre #commercialrealestate #retailinsight #shoppingcenter #icsclasvegas
France Media Inc.
Book and Periodical Publishing
Atlanta, Georgia 3,634 followers
Covering commercial real estate, market by market and niche by niche.
About us
FRANCE MEDIA is a business-to-business media company specializing in the publication and production of magazines, websites, e-newsletters and conferences in the markets of commercial real estate, retail, office, multifamily & affordable housing, student housing, seniors housing and medical office buildings / healthcare real estate, as well as retail and restaurant facilities management and maintenance. Thousands of commercial real estate decision-makers read our commercial real estate magazines, websites and e-newsletters. And hundreds attend each of the 30+ events produced by our InterFace Conference Group each year. We cover commercial real estate niche by niche and market by market. Publication titles include: • Shopping Center Business • California Centers • Retail & Restaurant Facilities Business • Student Housing Business • Seniors Housing Business • Heartland Real Estate Business • Northeast Real Estate Business • Southeast Real Estate Business • Texas Real Estate Business • Western Real Estate Business • REBusinessOnline.com • Midwest Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business • Northeast Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business • Southeast Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business • Texas Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business • Western Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business For more information, visit www.francemediainc.com or www.interfaceconferencegroup.com.
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http://www.francemediainc.com
External link for France Media Inc.
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- Book and Periodical Publishing
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- 11-50 employees
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- Atlanta, Georgia
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- Privately Held
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- Commercial Real Estate, Retail, Student Housing, Seniors Housing, Multifamily, Office & Industrial, Magazines, News Media, Advertising, Conferences, Ancillary Retail, Conferences, Webinars, and Affordable Housing
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Atlanta, Georgia 30305, US
Employees at France Media Inc.
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Janet Shan, MA
Billing Specialist | Order Entry Management | Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable | Excel Whiz | Deep Organizational Skills | Complex Reporting |…
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Katie Lee
Editor at France Media, Inc.
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Jaime Lackey
Marketing & Digital Strategy - InterFace Conference Group / France Media
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Richard Kelley
Conference Producer | Magazine Publisher | Connector of People within the Commercial Real Estate Industry
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Join us at the InterFace Affordable Housing Southern California conference, set to take place at the Conrad Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA on September 10th. The event is produced by Western Real Estate Business magazine, Western Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business magazine, and the InterFace Conference Group. Meet with decision-makers in affordable and workforce housing, including leading developers, owners, investors, brokers, lenders, financial intermediaries, architects, and contractors. This conference will delve into the latest trends in affordable and workforce housing, covering topics such as financing, development, architecture, amenities, leasing, management, and operations. Expert panelists will provide insights into California’s push to solve the state’s notoriously short supply of affordable housing via new legislation and efforts to lower barriers to entry for developers. Speakers also will share insights about the affordable housing sector’s outlook, along with the economic and demographic trends driving the increasing demand. Learn about opportunities in the market while connecting with professionals involved in buying, selling, developing, redeveloping, or financing affordable and workforce housing across Southern California. Register: https://cvent.me/dgZMVD #IFAffordableHousingSoCal #affordablehousing #commercialrealestate
2024 IF Affordable Housing Southern California
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Faris Lee: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Today’s Retail Market At the ICSC LAS VEGAS 2024 conference, Nellie Day of Retail Insight discussed the current investment climate with Shaun Riley, managing principal of Faris Lee Investments. Riley highlights key aspects of the retail environment — discussing interest rates, bid-ask spreads, navigating the market and more. Investor Sentiment and Market Reactions Riley explains that investor sentiment is significantly influenced by interest rates. After two decades of low rates, recent hikes have led to a cautious approach among investors. “A lot of [investors] are waiting out until they see the returns the need. However, there are some investors who are value-add buyers. They feel like in this environment, if presented with the right value-add opportunity — they’ll strike. With those value-add opportunities, especially in certain markets and around the country, a lot of them don’t come around all that often. And we’re starting to see more flexibility, more desirability from the sellers to sell,” Riley says. https://lnkd.in/dWKzgZT8 Sponsored by Faris Lee Investments #retail #retailinsight #cre #commercialrealestate #valueadd
Faris Lee: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Today’s Retail Market
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From Walker & Dunlop : Key insights from the InterFace Conference Group Student Housing Conference https://lnkd.in/eQFCGYsD
Key insights from the Interface Student Housing Conference | Walker & Dunlop
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Maximizing Useful Space, Implementing Tech: Multifamily Developers Balance Smaller Units with High-Quality Amenities The multifamily industry faces a major challenge. Final construction costs have grown 33 percent since 2019 interest rates and operational expenses are sky high; and rents may need to increase, where possible, to make deals feasible — an off-putting reality for residents. One developer solution is smaller apartments, which make units cheaper. There is also a push to add more common-space amenities that are both valuable and less costly to include. These features include rooftop spaces, green areas and decks. However, to make these spaces truly usable for today’s multifamily residents, it is important to make them technologically flexible and to offer easy internet connection. With expert insight from Eran Dor, Bryan Rader and Robert Gonzalez. https://lnkd.in/g-_bR__j Sponsored by Pavlov Media #cre #commercialrealestate #multifamily #amenities
How Developers Use Mix of Technology, Amenities to Attract Residents
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Join us for our InterFace Houston Industrial Conference held on August 1st at the Houston Racquet Club. This premier event connects professionals involved in buying, selling, developing, leasing, and financing industrial properties in the Houston region. Panelists will share insights into the latest trends in industrial development and investment in Houston, as well as discuss how evolving logistics patterns and technological advances are reshaping the industrial sector. If you are active in the Houston industrial real estate market, this is a must-attend event. Connect with industry leaders and decision-makers from across Texas and surrounding states, including owners, investors, developers, managers, buyers, and lenders. Mark your calendar and register now to secure your spot at the InterFace Houston Industrial Conference! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eWGBKfjq #InterFaceHoustonIndustrial #Industrial #Houston #Houstonrealestate #Commericalrealestate #cre #networking #conference
2024 IF Houston Industrial
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Moreno Valley: Hub for Growth and Opportunity Located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, City of Moreno Valley has emerged as a significant growth center and a friendly home to retail. As highlighted by Melissa McClain, head of marketing & business attraction for the city, the area’s robust development is driven by substantial job creation and strategic planning. “Truly the catalyst for the growth in Moreno Valley has been jobs. We’ve created more than 34,000 jobs in the last eleven years. And because of that, we now have more than 7,700 single-family and multifamily residential units that are either entitled, approved or under construction — which is a huge number. Job growth is what’s driving all of the tremendous retail and residential growth.” Sponsored by City of Moreno Valley https://lnkd.in/dAH3_N4h #retail #retailinsight #morenovalley #shoppingcenter
Moreno Valley: Hub for Growth and Opportunity
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Inside the latest Retail & Restaurant Facility Business ✨ Goldbook issue ✨ : 2024 Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Goldbook Listings Professional service providers and products catering to retail & restaurant facility professionals. Compiled by Katie Lee Inside this Issue Setting The Standard: Connex Fm Photos ConnexFM’s national conference in Nashville, Tennessee, sets new standards for industry education and networking. Automatic Value How automated vending machines are churning out QSR solutions. By Les Tomlin, PizzaForno Sustainable Equipment Ecosystem IoT & S3: How connected equipment improves restaurant safety, service and sustainability. By Jay Fiske, Powerhouse Dynamics Clear Path Forward Serving up fresh, automated oil solutions to replace stale, deep-fried thinking. By Jeffrey (Jeff) Kiesel, Restaurant Technologies Sustainable Retail The business case for prioritizing environmental responsibility. By Andy Anderson, LEED AP, CMVP, CEM, GRESB AP, Tango Analyzing Your Assets Why asset tracking software is good for your restaurant business. By Lindsey Walker, NEXGEN Changing Your Stripes How to choose a contractor for your parking lot striping project. By Jack Child, Veteran Service Brands Enhanced Experience How cutting-edge tech helped Hooters of America upgrade its dining experience. By Savneet S., PAR Technology/ParTech, Inc. Read the magazine: https://lnkd.in/e52U2YYk #Retail #Restaurant #FacilityMaintenance #Vendor
Retail & Restaurant Facility Business June 2024
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Tips & Tricks to Keep Facilities Maintenance on Schedule Business owners have a lot on their plate; it’s a full-time job to survive in the ultra-competitive fields of restaurants and retail. In this challenging environment, facilities management often takes a back seat. Yet, diligent maintenance not only showcases a business’s care for its premises but also fosters opportunities for success by attracting clientele. Plus, a proactive maintenance strategy can identify necessary repairs long before they escalate into significant issues. A clean, well-maintained facility can bring customers to a store or restaurant, says MaryAnn Velez, a sales executive at Colt Facility Maintenance. These businesses are also sending a message to partners and vendors — that this facility is reliable. Well-organized checklists and an experienced maintenance partner can make these steps to success easy. Maintaining a Maintenance Checklist Michael Garcia, a regional service manager at Colt Facility Maintenance, explains that the best practice for facility managers is to keep a detailed checklist of equipment and facility needs, along with dates noting maintenance. Prioritizing essential maintenance tasks on a checklist minimizes the risk of unexpected shutdowns and keeps tasks simple, says Garcia. “The most important maintenance steps to keep the store in operation should be on a checklist — so that there isn’t a chance of getting shut down, even for a day.” https://lnkd.in/dnHjKqxV Sponsored by Colt Facility Maintenance #retail #restaurant #facilitymaintenance
Keep Facility Maintenance on Track
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Join us for the InterFace Houston Retail conference on August 1st, hosted at the Houston Racquet Club, presented by Shopping Center Business magazine, Texas Real Estate Business magazine, and the InterFace Conference Group. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders including retail owners, investors, developers, brokers, tenant representatives, lenders, financial intermediaries, and retailers. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities shaping the dynamic Houston retail market. And connect with the decision-makers buying, selling, financing, and brokering deals, as well as those spearheading development, redevelopment, and leasing initiatives in Houston. Panel discussions will cover the economic outlook; evolving consumer preferences impacting retailers, restaurants, and shopping centers; and the submarkets primed for growth. Don't miss this opportunity to network and stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of Houston's retail real estate market. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eBx3EWip #InterFaceHoustonRetail #retail #retailrealestate #houston #houstonrealestate #commercialrealestate #cre #networking #conference
2024 IF Houston Retail
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