# The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights

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Podcast: [The Weekly Take from CBRE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-weekly-take-from-cbre-744133)
Published: 2026-06-02T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Retail real estate’s comeback is undeniable. Investor Adam Ifshin details how open-air retail once again became a preferred institutional asset. Recorded at ICSC Las Vegas, Adam discusses the appeal of secondary markets, value-add strategies and the reasons why real estate operations are now the key drivers of returns. ·      Open-air retail is once again an institutional asset class. ·      Secondary markets offer compelling growth opportunities. ·      Integrating healthcare tenants are a powerful value-add. ·      Skilled operators drive higher returns, especially in tight markets. ·      Limited new supply is driving long-term rent growth.

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