Brixmor CEO Brian Finnegan on the Power of Grocery-Anchored Retail
About this episode
Brian Finnegan discusses the resilience of grocery-anchored retail and its impact on commercial real estate.
Season 6, Episode 4: Season 6 of the No Cap Podcast continues with a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood sectors in commercial real estate. Jack and Alex sit down with Brian Finnegan, CEO of Brixmor Property Group, to unpack how grocery-anchored retail quietly became one of the most resilient asset classes in the market.From tenant mix and small shop economics to redevelopment-driven growth, Brian breaks down what actually drives performance in today’s retail environment. He also explains how Brixmor has scaled its portfolio of open-air centers by focusing on necessity-based demand and adapting to shifting consumer behavior.They also get into the reality behind e-commerce, why new retail supply has nearly disappeared, and how omnichannel strategies are reshaping leasing, operations, and long-term value creation across the sector.Shoutout to our sponsor, Appfolio. The growth engine transforming how firms handle investor relations and distributions.TOPICS00:00 – Introduction to Brian Finnegan and Brixmor Property Group 02:30 – Career Origins: From Litigation Support to Sales Skills 09:09 – Massive Growth and Strategic Shifts (2004–2006) 14:13 – Partnership with Anchor…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jack, Alex
Guest: Brian Finnegan
Topics covered
- grocery-anchored retail
- commercial real estate
- tenant mix
- e-commerce
- omnichannel strategies
- retail performance
Keywords
- retail
- real estate
- grocery
- investment
- consumer behavior
- leasing
- small shops
- medtail
Sponsors
Appfolio
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brixmor Property Group
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