Natalie Dolce

1 month ago | globest.com | Natalie Dolce

LAS VEGAS—Now that ICSC Las Vegas has wrapped up after drawing record crowds, the buzz from the convention floor continues to highlight the remarkable resilience of the retail real estate sector. Ron Meyers, Chief Leasing Officer at Phillips Edison & Company, credits this resilience to a blend of evolving consumer habits and tight supply dynamics.

1 month ago | globest.com | Natalie Dolce

LAS VEGAS—In the first part of JLL’s Hotel Restaurant Report 2025 presented at ICSC Las Vegas, the focus was on how prestige restaurants contribute to hotel profitability. This second part delves into the economic dynamics of hotel-restaurant partnerships, a growing trend that JLL identifies as transformative for the hospitality industry. JLL highlights that luxury hotels gain substantial advantages by collaborating with renowned restaurateurs.

1 month ago | globest.com | Natalie Dolce

LAS VEGAS—The retail sector is once again proving its remarkable adaptability and resilience, even as it faces macroeconomic headwinds and ongoing challenges in talent recruitment. This was the central message from CBRE leaders Todd Caruso, Laura Barr, and Aylin Gucalp, who spoke with GlobeSt.com during the ICSC conference in Las Vegas. Todd Caruso, Americas Retail Investor Leader at CBRE, emphasized that retailers are recalibrating rather than retreating.

1 month ago | globest.com | Natalie Dolce

LAS VEGAS—Prestige dining has evolved beyond simply offering fine meals; it has become a crucial growth strategy for high-end hotels. This was the central theme presented by JLL at its media breakfast during ICSC Las Vegas, where the company introduced its Hotel Restaurant Report 2025. James Cook, JLL’s senior director of Americas Retail Research, explained that hotels increasingly focus on elevating their dining experiences to attract more guests.

1 month ago | globest.com | Natalie Dolce

LAS VEGAS-At the ongoing ICSC show here, a clear theme emerged from the insights of three leading executives: the retail and service landscape is being reshaped by a relentless focus on meeting consumers where they are-both physically and in terms of evolving expectations. The pandemic, shifting consumer values, and the accelerating pace of digital transformation have forced brands to rethink not just where they operate, but how they connect and deliver value in every interaction.