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The cookie cutter approach to retail store prototype no longer applies. Here’s why location strategy and store planning must hand in hand.
read moreIncreased healthcare demands and shifting consumer preferences have made way for medtail, the repurposing of retail spaces for the healthcare industry.
read moreAmidst the towering urban landscape, a quiet revolution in building design and construction is unfolding–one that goes beyond aesthetics and focuses on the essence of…
read moreThese emerging and evolving brands are taking queues from Gen Alpha as they form a more wholistic view of retail and the future of shopping.
read moreThe best cannabis dispensaries are designed to be memorable spaces—both aesthetically pleasing and functional. And when they are owned by a celebrity, well, you expect…
read moreWe sat down with ASG’s Elizabeth Seitz and Jennifer Crawford to talk about some of the nuances involved in store planning and construction.
read more“Micro-experiences are the next big thing in customer engagement,” proclaims an article on the US Chamber website. That’s a bold statement, considering more robust customer…
read more“Location, location, location” may be a cliché, but “what is the ideal location for my brand?” is the burning question behind every retail strategy. The…
read moreLearn more about the untapped potential and invaluable insights that retail location data offers to retailers on the hunt for new spaces.
read moreAsset Strategies Group (ASG) is pleased to announce its latest move in the retail services sector: the acquisition of The Robin Report, a well-respected source…
read moreLease management is critical for your retail business. Effective lease management can ensure that your retail business can withstand the volatility of economic downturns, supply…
read moreThese seven common myths about tenant representation often prevent retail brands from taking advantage of retail real estate opportunities.
read moreSustainability is mission-critical for retailers. Consumers demand it. Shareholders want it. The earth needs it. So why is it so hard to walk the walk?…
read moreRetail tenants often get caught with large outstanding tax obligations. We explain how retailers can protect themselves from this escrow surprise.
read moreLearn more about how the staple of American retail, the mall, is transforming with retail trends to focus more on experience and innovation.
read moreAt first, the DTC model seemed unstoppable. Companies found they could cut out intermediaries like retailers and distributors to offer their products at lower prices.…
read moreFashion and apparel brands with unorthodox business models are shaking up the industry, challenging the status quo, and creating exciting new opportunities for consumers and…
read moreLearn why outdoor living spaces have become a priority for more people and see how those spaces are meeting different lifestyle needs.
read moreLearn more about how bucket list travel is impacting the retail industry and ways you can capitalize on this growth.
read moreThe pet industry is booming, and more pet retail brands are emerging as consumers shift their mindsets from pet owners to pet parents.
read moreWhen Olivia stepped into the corridors of her local mall, she was on a mission to pick up a few much-needed clothing staples for herself…
read moreWe sat down with Ben Checketts, Co-Founder/Creative Director of Rhone, to talk about the brand’s successful transition from digital to physical.
read moreASG’s procurement and materials manager, Andrew Miller, discusses his tips for material procurement despite the ongoing economic uncertainty.
read moreEstablished legacy brands are working to stay relevant in the eyes of younger generations while maintaining their core traits.
read moreHealth standards are evolving, and the pharmacy experience is changing. Read on to take a deeper look at the future of pharmacy.
read moreLearn how to create retail and restaurant sensory experiences that cultivate positive brand connections with your consumer.
read moreThere is a wide variety of consumers with different adaptive needs who want to dress stylishly. Learn more about the adaptive fashion industry.
read moreWhile retailers offer free returns to remain competitive, the hidden costs are adding up.
read moreToday’s shoppers are used to recent innovations like BOPIS and curbside pickup for delivering products, and they want more payment options at the register too.…
read more“Stories are not indicators; they ARE the organization.” – David Boje, storytelling researcher Automation? Frictionless? Impersonal. It seems that new tech being used in the…
read moreBig box brands are discovering strategic business and customer connection benefits from adding small-box formats to their portfolio.
read moreThe way we all live, work, and shop is changing. The owners of the spaces in which we do all of that living, working, and…
read moreWe love working with brands, and we’re constantly inspired by the brand landscape around us. We gathered some team members to share their insight into…
read morePop-up shops have become a cure-all in retail business strategy over the past few decades. If done right, pop-ups benefit everyone involved, making them a…
read moreIt’s an exciting time to be part of the retail industry. For years, there have been hand-wringing warnings that brick-and-mortar was dying. There are still…
read moreCannabidiol (CBD) is making its way into just about everything lately—lattes, cocktails, lotions, mists, supplements, oils, extracts, and so much more. The public is embracing…
read moreScaling: do it right and you win market share and brand equity; do it wrong and waste an enormous amount of resources and damage the…
read moreThe pandemic impacted the healthcare industry much the way it did education and retail; it helped accelerate technology out of necessity. Not only did the…
read moreOpening a new store is essential, whether a brand is opening their first or their hundredth. A new store builds excitement, embodies the relationship between…
read moreIt’s tough to be a retailer trying to open new stores right now. Everyone is experiencing high costs, lack of materials, logistical issues, and labor…
read moreThe data every retailer relied on to connect with consumers before the pandemic must be reevaluated. Today’s consumer – the post-pandemic consumer who was isolated…
read moreA Decline in Institutional Knowledge is Leading to an Increase in Lease Management Outsourcing Before the pandemic, there were 10,000 boomers retiring every day, taking…
read moreThe great wealth transfer is underway. It’s a monumental shift of financial power from the Boomer generation, who, by 2030, will all be over the…
read moreFlagship retail stores have historically been the beacon of a brand—an iconic entity with grandiose energy. But as we continue to rethink retail in today’s ever-changing…
read moreASG Welcomes Paul Hiers as New CFO Asset Strategies Group (ASG) is pleased to announce Paul Hiers has rejoined ASG as its Chief Financial Officer.…
read moreRetail can serve a higher need, a greater purpose. At Asset Strategies Group (ASG) we believe connection is that purpose. It’s why we’re here. We…
read moreBloomingdale’s hosted livestream retail events throughout the pandemic, inviting customers to join them on Zoom calls and learn about the latest footwear and fashion trends.…
read moreEverything about retail has changed, but that’s not a bad thing. The needs and wants of customers have changed dramatically since the onset of the…
read moreWe have been talking about redefining retail for a long time, but some retailers are falling behind. In fact, the retail gap between outperformers and…
read moreThe June 2021 PwC Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey of more than 8,600 consumers in 22 territories revealed that 59% are more price-oriented and 50%…
read moreI have talked about the importance of retailers connecting with their customers – meeting them where they are, understanding how they’ve changed, and refining what…
read moreOver the last 10-12 years, DTC brands became a force to be reckoned with, as more customers turned to the convenience and cost-effectiveness of try-before-you-buy…
read moreConvenience stores (C-stores) have always held space in retail, but today’s convenience store is almost nothing like its predecessors. A place that was once known…
read moreI become frustrated with the persistent notion that the sky is falling and that retail has reached its endgame. Yes, the pandemic exacerbated a situation…
read moreMarch 13; a Friday the 13th, ironically enough: That’s the day most people point to in 2020 as the moment when everything changed. Up until…
read moreI’ve been spending a lot of time these days thinking about the future of retail. And what I think about most is how much opportunity…
read moreThe loss of specialty retailers, such as Jos. A. Bank, J.Crew, Lord & Taylor, and Pier 1, didn’t just impact the companies themselves. The ripple…
read moreWe’ve talked before about how the pandemic isn’t to blame for everything going on in retail. A consumer-centric retail strategy has been needed for a long while.…
read moreThe uncertainty of 2020 has resulted in two basic approaches to navigating the ambiguity of retail during the course of the pandemic: the “deer-in-the-headlight” approach…
read moreWe’ve been talking recently about department stores – specifically, the incline and change in retail that occurred as a result of department stores, as well…
read moreColumbus based Asset Strategies Group Acquires Design Agency Chute Gerdeman to expand its retail real estate solutions business. Asset Strategies Group (ASG) has cleared a path…
read moreMost of the people predicting pureplay and ecomm as the future of retail could not have foreseen what would really happen to the infrastructure when…
read moreThere are a billion or more retail dollars up for grabs for the retailers that figure out how to navigate the future of retail. But…
read moreHas there ever been a more challenging time for retail? Without the business disruption insurance that we lobbied for, we’re seeing more and more retailers…
read moreWhen it comes to surviving the evolution of retail, it’s not just retail brands who are having to reinvent themselves and find new, customer-centric avenues…
read moreThere are 10,000 Boomers retiring every day, and they are taking an enormous amount of institutional knowledge with them. This has been most noticeable in…
read moreAsset Strategies Group (ASG) is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Tilson, who will lead Tenant Representation. Mr. Tilson brings enormous experience in regional…
read moreNumbers drive virtually everything, especially in real estate. And no investor wants to establish real estate property if the prospects of success are poor. Before…
read moreIn today’s retail landscape, the loyalty of your customers is one of your greatest assets, particularly as you leverage an efficient omnichannel strategy. Research has shown that…
read moreDrive through any city in the U.S., and you’ll see a mall with too much empty space. Retailers that have traditionally been the anchor store…
read moreConsumers want a better shopping experience, but that doesn’t mean they expect a ground-breaking demonstration or innovation every time they step foot in your store.…
read morePredictions in retail the last few years have been grim. Experts have sworn retail Armageddon was upon us, and many touted the downfall of brick-and-mortar…
read moreCustomer experience is the new currency, and retailers are pressured to capture the interests of consumers. Brick-and-mortar merchants are finding new ways to promote their…
read moreWhere you establish your next brick-and-mortar store will significantly impact your retail profit margins. There is no doubt that a poor location leads to slow…
read moreIf you’re waiting patiently for the retail industry to settle and establish a predictable pattern of success, you’re wasting your time. The Global Retail Real…
read moreThe menace of ecommerce giants, such as Amazon, has been looming over brick-and-mortar stores for several years now. However, the threat is not as real…
read moreAcross virtually every industry, big data is being favored as the must-have to drive strategic company-wide initiatives. The retail industry, particularly in terms of real…
read moreAcross virtually every industry, big data is being favored as the must-have to drive strategic company-wide initiatives. The retail industry, particularly in terms of real…
read moreFor the third consecutive year, Deloitte has surveyed consumers to determine their level of digital engagement, and this year’s study has shown that shoppers are now…
read moreIf you look back on the history of retail real estate, the department has typically been managed by an EVP-level executive that reported directly to…
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