TRENDS, REGULATIONS, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGING TENANTS & CONSUMERS

What You’ll Learn:

• Creating Engaging Mixed-Use Environments: Explore the synergy between retail and other asset classes, such as office and residential, to create vibrant mixed-use developments.
• The Role of Technology: Discuss the role of technology in enhancing the customer experience and driving foot traffic to retail and mixed-use properties. Analyze how technology has influenced the restaurant sector, including online ordering, delivery apps, reservation systems, and the integration of smart systems within restaurant operations.
• The Rise of Experiential Retail: Explore how the retail landscape has evolved from conventional shopping experiences to immersive and memorable interactions, emphasizing the importance of customer engagement.
• Understanding the Shifts in Consumer Preferences: Explore the impact of changing consumer behaviors and preferences on restaurant demand and location choices.
• Investing in Food Halls and Culinary Destinations: Delve into the investment opportunities and potential challenges associated with food halls and culinary-focused retail developments.
• Location Strategies: Examine the significance of location selection for restaurants, considering factors such as foot traffic, demographics, competition, and proximity to residential and office spaces.
• Adaptive Reuse and Creative Spaces: Explore the trend of repurposing historical buildings, warehouses, and other unconventional spaces to accommodate restaurants, and the benefits and limitations of such endeavors.