Panelists at the NAIOP New Jersey meeting on the future of retail were, from left: Herbert Eilberg, Urban Edge Properties; Nancy Erickson, Colliers International; Mark Pottschmidt, Stanbery Development; Brian Whitmer, Cushman & Wakefield,; and moderator Clark Machemer, Rockefeller Group.

TEANECK, NJ—The future of brick-and-mortar retailers remains uncertain, but less-desirable locations are more likely to suffer as the market transforms, while well-located properties that can attract “experiential” retailers will thrive, according to industry experts at NAIOP New Jersey's June 6 meeting, held at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe.

Led by Rockefeller Group's Clark Machemer, the panel discussion focused on current retail trends, especially the shift to “experiential retail,” its impact on commercial real estate development, and opportunities for investors.

“We are hearing a lot of talk about how traditional retail is dying,” says Machemer. “As developers and property owners struggle to determine the right mix of retailers, store sizes and formats, how can brick-and-mortar stores evolve to compete in today's omni-channel world?”

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