Jan 30, 2026
Clare Walsh is Managing Director of Leasing Strategy at
Asana Partners, a retail-focused investment firm with over $7
billion in assets under management. Walsh discusses the company's
focus on neighborhood retail across the top 25 U.S. metropolitan
areas, highlighting key properties in neighborhoods including
Dallas...
Jan 23, 2026
Stephanie Cegielski is Vice President, Research and Public
Relations at ICSC, where she leads consumer research initiatives.
Cegielski explains why Generation X—born between 1965 and
1980—represents a significant but overlooked opportunity for
retailers and shopping center owners. Despite comprising only 19%
of the...
Jan 21, 2026
Matthew Smith is the leader of retail investment in Canada
for JLL, with 29 years of experience in Canadian capital markets.
Smith discusses the current state of Canada's retail investment
market, explaining why grocery-anchored centers remain the top
investment choice for both domestic and international
buyers....
Jan 16, 2026
Alan MacKenzie is CEO of JLL Canada, overseeing all business
lines including capital markets, work dynamics, leasing, and
property management across the country. MacKenzie shares his
journey from founding a retail real estate company in 2000 to
leading JLL's Canadian operations, including his work bringing
Lowe's to...
Jan 9, 2026
Kimberly Grant, CEO of Nando’s PERi-PERi North America, and Ryan Welch, Director of Real Estate, join the show to discuss the fast-casual restaurant’s expansion across the United States. Grant and Welch share the story of Nando’s entry into the US market, the brand’s unique approach to hospitality, and the...