From Chipotle to Soho: RTL’s Ken Hochhauser on Data, Signals, & Why Retail Is Back

Kenneth Hochhauser is Partner and Head of Data and Analytics at RTL. His background includes roles as a retail executive at Macy’s and GNC and as a small business and economic development officer for the City of New York. He has advised both tenants and landlords on site selection, trade area analysis, and retail strategy, including introducing Chipotle to the New York metro market and representing Duxiana nationally. His past assignments span major projects such as Brookfield Place, Trump Place, and Columbia University’s Manhattanville and Morningside campuses.

(02:39) - Ken's Journey

(04:59) - Retail Market Trends

(06:05) - Retail vs. Office Innovation

(07:53) - Shopping Trends and Retail Insights

(08:31) - Retail Challenges in Manhattan

(10:05) - Retail's Historical Context and Future

(12:14) - Tenant Preferences

(17:33) - Experiential Retail & Unique Locations

(20:56) - Non-Traditional Retail
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(28:11) - Retail Tech & Data Utilization

(34:29) - Location Indicators & Retail Expansion

(38:29) - Collaboration Superpower: an economist
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