A Journey to Success With Odyssey Retail Advisors

In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz met with Rick Strauss and Rich Johnson, principals at Odyssey Retail Advisors, who the current retail landscape and the future of luxury retailing, leveraging the rich experience the duo brings from working extensively in the retail advisory space. [To listen to the episode, CLICK HERE.] Odyssey Retail Advisors was founded about six years ago and has carved a niche in advising retailers and developers, particularly in the luxury and fashion sectors. Johnson highlighted the company’s focus on making informed decisions based on well-delivered information, a service he felt was lacking broadly across the industry. The company’s growth, especially against the backdrop of the pandemic, has been noteworthy. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 presented, Odyssey saw a surge in clientele seeking expert advice to navigate through the tumultuous times, indicating that adversity often steers businesses toward consulting and higher intelligence. Strauss shared insights from his extensive experience in upscale shopping segments and how the balance between tenant and landlord services at Odyssey helps adapt to the changing landscape of retail real estate. He brought perspectives from his past roles at major shopping center developers such as Taubman and Westfield, explaining the shift from traditional mall

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