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ICSC New York cuts through the noise fast. After days of meetings with investors, retailers, and landlords, the same themes kept resurfacing again and again.This episode breaks down six clear signals from the conference floor based entirely on real conversations and active deal discussions. No predictions. No panel soundbites. Just what is actually driving underwriting, expansion, and capital today.6 Key Takeaways from ICSC New York 1. Cap rates are being driven more by tenant and business risk than by interest rates alone 2. Retail supply remains extremely tight with many retailers focused only on locations they can realistically execute 3. Value add net lease deals are seeing strong demand especially assets with shorter lease terms or below market rent 4. New store openings are performing and supporting continued physical retail expansion 5. Long term credit tenant deals are hard to come by and investors are stepping up to compete. 6. Retailers are reinvesting in their stores through remodels upgrades and reconfigurations often without landlord contributionsTogether these six signals explain why retail fundamentals remain durable.Timestamps: