Duke Realty in the “Sweet Spot” Between Traditional and E-Commerce Customers

Jim Connor, CEO of Duke Realty Corp. (NYSE: DRE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

Connor discussed the balance of demand between the company’s traditional retail customers and e-commerce clients.

“We’re in the absolute sweet spot right now…It’s the best of both worlds,” Connor said.

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Retail REITs Luring Customers with Rewards Programs

Consumers have long demonstrated their fondness for customer loyalty programs across a wide variety of businesses, from major airlines to hotels to coffee shops around the corner. In a bid to push foot traffic across their portfolios, retail REITs are now turning to loyalty programs that gives customers instant access to promotions and cash-back rewards around their malls and shopping centers.

REITs and their tenants get real-time insight into the spending patterns of their customers in the process.

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Patrick Dixon – conference speaker future trends (futurist). Global future of industry, marketing, customers, energy, global warming, aviation, banking, economy, real estate, health, technology – motivational keynote speech

www.globalchange.com Take hold of your future or the future will take hold of you conference keynote speaker on managing uncertainty, risk management: why low probability risks happen more frequently than most expect. New market opportunities. Rapid changes in consumer behavior. First mover advantage, multiple scenarios and business strategy development – by Patrick Dixon conference speaker – part of keynote presentation for MTN. Patrick Dixon is often described as a Futurist, author of Futurewise and Building a Better Business, and is one of the world’s most sought after conference speakers on global trends, new markets, demographics, geopolitical risks, emerging markets, digital economy, Web 2.0 communities, virtual teams, biotechnology, business ethics, compliance, leadership, change management and motivation..Patrick Dixon has given “Future” insights to: Airlines, Travel, Shipping, Hotels, Tourism and Automotive Industry, Banking, Insurance and other Financial Services, Media, Telecommunications and Distribution, Technology, Engineering, Software and Computer Manufacturers,Food and Drink, Household Goods and Packaging Industry, Energy, Chemical Industry, Mining, Metals, other Commodities,Health Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology and Cosmetics / Lifestyle,Government and UN Marketing, Advertising and Design. He has also given conference keynote presentations to Law Firms / Legal / Management, Consulting, Training, Service Organisations. Non-Profit