Season 2, Episode 11: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by CNBC’s Senior Retail Reporter, Courtney Reagan, to discuss the fast-evolving retail market. From Q4 earnings to tariff shocks and the future of physical retail, Courtney breaks down the latest trends and challenges facing major brands like Walmart, Gap, and luxury retailers on Fifth Avenue.



They dive deep into how the retail environment is shifting, with policy changes, economic uncertainty, and evolving consumer behavior at the forefront. Plus, Courtney shares insights on why some retailers are struggling, how e-commerce is reshaping the landscape, and what the future holds for in-store shopping.



CHAPTERS:





00:00 – Introduction



04:52 – Wealth Perception & Consumer Spending



14:55 – Groceries, Inflation, and the Future of Big Box Retail



20:18 – Retail Stress: Fed’s Impact & Luxury Brands



33:31 – Manufacturers & Nostalgia's Influence on Consumers



41:55 – Persisting Tariffs & Evolving Retail



48:31 – Retail Return Fraud & TJ Maxx's Dynamic Inventory









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Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate.









About CRE Daily 



CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.