LAS VEGAS—ICSC Las Vegas offers a unique opportunity for retail leasing professionals from all commercial sectors and locations to converge and collaborate, according to Spencer Jordan, the Senior Vice President of Leasing at Steiner + Associates, based in Columbus. With the firm's 2.5-million-square-foot mixed-use project, Easton Town Center in mind, Jordan emphasized the significance of this event, stating, "It's a critical gathering for developers to attend, allowing us to collaborate on merchandising plans and explore new and expanding concepts."
We recently had the chance to catch up with Jordan to discuss the leasing trends and topics she is eager to delve into at the upcoming event, as well as her goals for attending this year. Jordan shared that her firm is constantly on the lookout for fresh entertainment, lifestyle, digitally native, and coastal brands seeking to establish or expand their presence in the Midwest. "Forging retail connections is always our foremost priority, and we have a jam-packed schedule lined up this year."
One area of particular focus for Steiner + Associates and the Easton Town Center teams is the evolution of the food and beverage industry, Jordan revealed in her conversation with GlobeSt.com. "We consistently observe restaurant operators prioritizing vibrant neighborhoods and mixed-use projects as they expand their portfolio. Given the longer lead times required for restaurant equipment and new construction, I'm curious to learn how others are tackling the challenges of extended fixturing periods."
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