Phoenix Retail & Entertainment Real Estate 2025

The Phoenix Retail & Entertainment Real Estate event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM MST, offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving retail landscape in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This event aims to dissect the current market momentum, redevelopment trends, and the rise of experiential destinations that are reshaping the Valley’s commercial real estate sector.

Key Highlights:

• Market Resilience: Despite a modest uptick in store closures, Phoenix’s retail vacancy rate has impressively declined to 5.2% in Q1 2025, indicating a robust demand for retail spaces.
• Redevelopment Initiatives: Industry leaders will delve into strategies for transforming aging malls and big-box stores into vibrant mixed-use or entertainment hubs, breathing new life into these structures.
• Suburban Expansion: The event will shed light on how suburban growth corridors are generating fresh retail demand and how operators are adapting to these shifts.
• Consumer Engagement: With retail foot traffic reaching 91% of pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2025, discussions will focus on what this sustained consumer interest means for the future of brick-and-mortar establishments.
• Collaborative Development: Emphasis will be placed on the collaboration between developers and city leaders to create connected, community-oriented entertainment and retail destinations.

Notable Speakers:

• Daniel Lupien: A seasoned expert with over $6 billion in commercial real estate transactions, Lupien brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Kimco Realty and his current endeavors with Palmer Development.
• Joshua Simon: Founder and CEO of SimonCRE, Simon has been instrumental in developing projects that align with community needs, emphasizing growth and strategic operations.
• Marty De Rito: As CEO of De Rito Partners Development, De Rito will provide insights into the evolution of retail and entertainment spaces, highlighting projects like The Pavilions at Talking Stick.

Agenda Overview:

• 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Networking
• 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Opening Remarks
• 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Panel Discussion on Retail Resurgence
• 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Networking Break
• 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Panel Discussion on Shaping the Future of Phoenix’s Entertainment Districts
• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Closing Networking Session

Why Attend:

This event is a pivotal opportunity for owners, developers, investors, property managers, general contractors, brokers, public officials, architects, tenants, engineers, and other key professionals to gain actionable insights into Phoenix’s dynamic retail and entertainment real estate market. Attendees will connect with industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and discover strategies to capitalize on the region’s growth, especially with Phoenix’s population projected to reach 5.8 million by 2030.

For more details and registration, please visit the official event page.