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Following on from my previous posts around positivity about the high street , please can you help ?! ❤️ My new years mission is to try to get all these positive things that are happening on the #highstreet , and in towns and cities , more exposure. Im fed up with the negative press around the high street and trying to do my little part on changing the narrative. So …Please Please keep sharing🥰 : I’d love any positive snippets around things like : 🔥New store opening (whether it’s your first, second or 530th) 🔥 locations where you may be looking for sites. 🔥 stores you opened in 2023 🔥What your top line new store or popup plan is for 2024 (non sensitive info) 🔥New shopping centre refurbs 🔥Town regeneration projects 🔥Brands activations that are getting exposure via popup space or other 🔥new pop up brands and business models 🔥new services on the high street (health, well-being, gyms, ..) 🔥investment on the high street - whether market redevelopment, regeneration projects, etc 🔥Business improvement districts (#bids), community groups, heritage action groups, business groups , and any other town groups news on all the hard work you are doing in your areas 🔥Or just generally anything positive about your high street that you’d be happy for me to use #retailers , #brands , #independentbusiness s #experientialretail , #communitybuilders , #popups , #foodandbeverage #bars, #cafes, #restaurants , #highstreetservices, #newstoreopening #newstores #retailnews #placemaking #HighStreetPositives

Why I chose retail: It’s all about resilience and evolution! These properties not only adapt but thrive through decades, much like the retail industry itself. It’s a reminder of why I am so passionate about what I do.

If you haven’t been to #Downtown #SiouxFalls recently, you haven’t seen one of the most compelling #independent #retail scenes around! We’ve been working with #DTSF on a retail #strategy and implementation plan this year, and predict some more great things happening to take the Downtown to the next level! #retailresilience #communitydesign #urbanplanning #exonomicdevelopment #midwest #businessimprovementdistrict

If you try to have your downtown compete with suburban shopping areas on their terms — lots of free parking, lots of space, massive stores — you’re going to lose. Going downtown and going to a mall are two very different experiences in very different environments. Instead, focus on creating a downtown experience that’s worth the slight hassle of parking. That means amplifying the unique characteristics of the downtown — walkability, lots of smaller mom-and-pop shops, a strong sense of place — and making it easier to be there without a car.

Reposting to increase reach. As someone with a passion for retail, I’m bored by the constant doom-mongering that seems to get more airtime than it should right now. Retail (and retailers) is still as exciting as ever. There’s much more news to celebrate about what’s going on in the Retail industry than is being shared - if only the national press saw that as being newsworthy too! Join the group by clicking the link and you’ll see exactly what I mean. #retail #highstreet #celebratethehighstreet #highstreetnews

Transforming challenges into opportunities: What's the future of vacant grocery stores and big box retail spaces here on Long Island? In the evolving landscape of retail, the shift in consumer habits presents an opportunity for innovative retailers. The sight of large, vacant big box stores and grocers is becoming increasingly common here on the Island, but within these spaces lies the potential for creative reinvention. For forward-thinking retailers, these expansive spaces offer a canvas for creativity. From stores that blend shopping with entertainment, to multi-purpose venues that house a mix of retail, restaurants and even fitness and entertainment centers, the possibilities are boundless. The key to unlocking these opportunities lies in thinking beyond traditional retail. By integrating technology, community engagement, and sustainability, retailers can transform big vacant stores into vibrant hubs that attract a wide audience. Moreover, repurposing these spaces contributes to sustainability efforts by reducing the need for new construction and revitalizing communities. As a commercial real estate broker specializing in retail, I'm here to guide you through the process of finding and transforming large vacant spaces into your next success story. Let's explore the possibilities together and redefine the future of retail. If you're in search of innovative ideas or site selection assistance, don't hesitate to contact me. 631-761-6885 jpacifico@nailongisland.com #NAILongIsland #CommercialRealEstate #Retail #Restaurants #PickleBall #MovieTheaters #BusinessGrowth #LongIslandCRE #Community #HealthClub #LetsGetCreative

Retail is challenging and fundamentally revolves around understanding customer needs—both the known and the anticipated. Brooke Massey makes it seem effortless, but it involves a deep commitment to predicting future trends and "catering to evolving desires." #retailmarketing #shopping #boutiqueretail #NAProperties #NAP #Avalon #ColonySquare #Mercato #TheForum #AvenueEastCobb #podcast #peachtreecornersmagazine

Fed up with the negative narrative in the media about our #highstreets? I am 🙇♀️and I’m trying to do my little part in sharing the positives - and there are loads. 🌟 So please join the new LinkedIn group (info in the comments) and please send me any positive snippets about the high street, towns, cities and shopping centres 🥰 - such as 👇 🔥New store opening (whether it’s your first, second or 530th) #newstore #storeopenings 🔥 locations where you may be looking for sites. 🔥 stores you opened in 2023 🔥What your top line new store or popup plan is for 2024 #popups 🔥New shopping centre refurbs 🔥Town regeneration projects 🔥Brands activations that are getting exposure via popup space or other 🔥new pop up brands and business models 🔥new services on the high street (health, well-being, gyms, ..) 🔥investment on the high street - whether market redevelopment, regeneration projects, etc 🔥Business improvement districts (#bids), community groups, civic societies, heritage action groups, business groups , and any other town groups news on all the hard work you are doing in your areas 🔥new food courts, restaurants, cafes, bars, night time economy #restaurants #nightimeeconomy 🔥#artsandculture 🔥#events, #markets 🔥Or just generally anything positive about your high street #highstpositives #townsandcities #placemaking #retailnews

Without an urban holistic approach, high street retail will be on the brink soon. London's high-profile Regent Street also records empty units (along with some homeless people), just before XMAS.

Oh, now this has got us very excited! The biggest single store revamp Marks and Spencer has ever invested in, and it’s right on our doorstep at our local Fosse Park! As reported in Retail Gazette, the current store is expanding to a whopping 100,000 sq. ft allowing space for more product lines within their food, clothing, homewares, and beauty categories. Hoping to create a ‘brand defining’ store here in Leicestershire, we cannot wait to keep an eye on the developments over the summer and be one of the first to explore the shopping experience once all is complete in the autumn. This expansion not only signifies the brand’s healthy position, but is also evidence of the growing popularity, strength, and transformation of out-of-town retail parks into major shopping and leisure destinations. Fosse Park, whose tagline is Shop, Eat, Enjoy, note they are ‘seeing visitors come from further afield, with footfall growing year on year’. With brand expansions like M&S, we’re sure this trend is set to continue, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store next! Watch this space for more… #marksandspencerstoreexpansion #marksandspencerfossepark #fossepark #retaildestinations #leicestershopping #retaildesignagency https://lnkd.in/eawYw4Rm