After years of promise, but very limited growth (especially compared to other categories), online grocery sales are finally reaching a turning point. According to a survey that I recently read from grocery retail consultancy Brick Meets Click, 41% of people have now purchased groceries online at some point. That said, the survey went on to discuss what the “at some point” part of that equation actually entails. For example, 61% of people said that their last online grocery purchase was for a specific item that they could not easily find in the store.

In any given day, we make a multitude of decisions ranging from what to have for breakfast to how to meet our goals at work.  Often, those decisions, especially the more complicated ones, are presented to us in the form of a story.  We’re given a narrative that outlines the current status of an issue and we apply our past experiences – our own story – to that.  For example, when my kids ask me to intervene in a disagreement, they tell me the story of who started it and what happened.  While they’re telling me this, I’m also remembering past behavioral patterns for each o

Phillips Edison’s unique and thriving culture is a source of great pride for every member of our team. We’ve received accolades and recognition for the many related programs that we have developed throughout the company’s 25 year history and associates frequently cite the culture as a reason they joined the company and also why they stay. Of course, as a learning organization, we are constantly evolving, improving and growing.

Did you know a grocery store can totally change your life? Neither did I - until last year.

ICSC’s RECon is the “Super Bowl” of retail real estate and my favorite event of the year. The minute I land in Vegas I’m off and running, ready to network, meet new people, enhance existing relationships and start or complete deals. This will be my 5th ICSC RECON and I am always inspired by the energy that comes from the conference and networking events.  Sometimes, though, it can all be tiring. Here are some tips that I utilize to keep me motivated:

1. (ABN) Always Be Networking.

ICSC’s RECon provides the opportunity to network and meet face-to-face with industry professionals from all over the country and across many disciplines. If you plan to attend, you should already have begun preparing to make the most of your time there, figuring out what you hope to accomplish during the event and how you plan to do it. The following are top five tips that Phillips Edison shares with team members it sends to RECon.

The ICSC RECon convention is almost here.  If you’re attending the conference, you’ll most likely meet a few new people and reconnect with others.  Hopefully you will have some fun along the way and learn a lot.  In order to do all of this, you will need to capture the opportunities that the conference presents.  Let’s talk about what that means.

Often referred to as the ‘Super Bowl’ of conventions for the commercial real estate industry, the ICSC RECon convention is only a few weeks away. Some RECon ‘rookies’ recently asked me how to prepare for the ‘big game’ and to give them some tips on making the most of their three days at the conference.   I shared the following 10 tips with them:

At Phillips Edison, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain focus and attention to detail on each and every property we manage. While each shopping center has a dedicated property manager, we routinely have several sets of eyes on the ground to assess all aspects of every center in our portfolio.  Each person has different levels of expertise in varying disciplines.  Allowing each to weigh in ensures that nothing goes unnoticed and that the centers are meeting our high standards.

Phillips Edison strongly believes that our people are our greatest asset and we invest heavily in giving them the resources that they need to continue to be the best of the best.  We offer associates opportunities for learning and development through our internal professional enrichment program, PECO University, and we give them the most up-to-date tools and technology. Every associate that travels is given an iPad and all team members can access our information from anywhere at any time.