Commercial Property Executive – With so many measures aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus—such as social distancing, shelter-in-place orders and travel restrictions—the retail sector is going through its toughest period since the Great Recession. Several mall owners shuttered their properties a month ago and the financial impact on retail tenants “has been devastating,” according to Capstone Advisors Founder & President Alex Zikakis.
He has been in the retail business for almost 25 years, overseeing a full range of real estate services for enclosed regional malls, open air malls, neighborhood and community centers. In the interview below, he shares his insights on what it takes to cope with the outbreak and reveals his strategy to limit the impact of COVID-19 on his business…Read the Full Interview