06/22/2026
Along with 30,000 other investors, developers, and retailers, Jonathan Walker attended ICSC’s Las Vegas retail convention at the end of May. The weather was great and the sentiment was good. The retail world has seemed to get comfortable with stabilized interest rates and construction costs and has welcomed lower insurance premiums. Market drivers are still 1031 exchanges and outparcel development. It is always enjoyable making new friends in the business as well as catching up with seasoned vets!