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The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights
30 minutes Posted Jun 2, 2026 at 12:00 am.
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Retail real estate’s comeback is undeniable. Investor Adam Ifshin details how open-air retail once again became a preferred institutional asset. Recorded at ICSC Las Vegas, Adam discusses the appeal of secondary markets, value-add strategies and the reasons why real estate operations are now the key drivers of returns.


·     Open-air retail is once again an institutional asset class.

·     Secondary markets offer compelling growth opportunities.

·     Integrating healthcare tenants are a powerful value-add.

·     Skilled operators drive higher returns, especially in tight markets.

·     Limited new supply is driving long-term rent growth.