With a wealth of data on usage patterns, retail industries are now focused on proving solutions can deliver as promised, according to Datex Property Solutions CEO Mark Sigal at ICSC Las Vegas. Despite this pragmatic approach, there is still room for innovation.

Steiner + Associates' SVP of Leasing, Spencer Jordan, highlights the crucial role of the event in fostering industry connections and exploring new concepts, with a focus on the thriving food and beverage sector.

As retail professionals gear up for the largest gathering of industry practitioners at ICSC Las Vegas this weekend, GlobeSt.com speaks with Chris Simmons and Steve Williamson from Transwestern about their expectations for the event and their thoughts on the current state of the retail industry.

Redevelopment and value-adding are key focuses for retail owners and landlords amidst economic uncertainty.

Chris Lomuto of Northmarq discusses the rising cap rates and decreasing values in the retail market, causing uncertainty for investors in the single tenant market, ahead of the ICSC Las Vegas conference.

Houston-based Baker Katz Principal Jason Baker discusses opportunities arising from 1,400 new spaces and shares his expectations for the ICSC event as his focus is to support national and regional brands seeking to expand into South and Southeast Texas.

Glendale's Deputy Director of Economic Development, Soua Vang, highlights the importance of providing resources and tools to ensure small business success as the city gears up for the ICSC Las Vegas event later this month.

Assistant city manager, Kelly Reenders, emphasizes the importance of partnership between public and private sectors in achieving hyper-local retail success ahead of the ICSC Las Vegas Conference.