Garrick Brown Keynote: Is Retail Real Estate Just about Retail?

Live from the Wisconsin Retail Conference

Episode Title: Is Retail Real Estate Just About Retail: Keynote with Garrick Brown

Guest Speaker: Garrick Brown, Vice President of Real Estate Intelligence & Business Development, Gallelli Real Estate

Episode Overview:
In this special edition of the CARW Podcast, we bring you the full keynote presentation from the 2025 Wisconsin Retail Conference in Milwaukee. Our featured speaker is Garrick Brown, one of the nation’s leading voices in retail real estate, with more than 25 years of experience analyzing market trends and consumer behavior.

Key Topics Covered:

• Economic headwinds and retail resilience
• Growing and shrinking retail sectors
• Bankruptcy trends and what’s on the horizon
• The evolving definition of "retail real estate"
• Why restaurants, healthcare, and services are redefining the space
• The American consumer’s continued impact on retail

Quote to Remember:
"Never underestimate the American consumer." — Garrick Brown

About the Speaker:
Garrick Brown is Vice President of Real Estate Intelligence & Business Development at Gallelli Real Estate. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, NPR, and other major media outlets.