That Retail Property Guy
Welcome to That Retail Property Guy, the podcast where retail property expert Gary Marshall champions retail tenants and empowers professionals across the industry. With a career spanning decades, a dozen retailers, and millions in recovered losses for leading UK retailers, Gary shares his unparalleled knowledge to help retail tenants protect their rights, navigate leases, and maximise opportunities often overlooked by landlords, estates and accounts teams.
This podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the mysteries of retail property. Whether you're an experienced professional, a mid-sized chain, or someone just starting in the industry, Gary’s insights will help you build confidence, avoid pitfalls, and thrive in this complex field.
Through practical advice, real-world examples, and interviews with industry leaders, That Retail Property Guy is dedicated to fostering development and knowledge-sharing for the next generation of retail property experts.
Listen weekly and discover how small insights can lead to big wins for retail tenants everywhere. Start your journey to retail property mastery today!
That Retail Property Guy
Life Expectancy of a Retail Location?
The Life Expectancy of Retail Locations.
Join Gary Marshall in this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy' as he explores the life expectancy of retail locations and the implications for developers, tenants, shoppers, and communities. Is the end nigh at 35 years? Prompted by contrasting news articles, Gary delves into the factors affecting the longevity of maturing retail spaces. With notable examples like Sheffield’s Meadowhall and Newbury's Kennet Centre, consider how high streets and retail centres can evolve, adapt or repurpose over time, and the varied fates of city centres versus out-of-town retail parks. The episode concludes by questioning whether the future of retail lies in adaptability, repurposing, or returning to more localized, community-focused models.
00:00 Introduction to Retail Property Life Expectancy
01:57 The Golden Age of Retail
03:09 The Decline of Retail Spaces
04:40 Case Studies: Retail Locations in Crisis
07:35 The Future of Retail Spaces
16:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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