International Brands Reshape U.S. Retail

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET

International retail brands are in their most aggressive U.S. expansion push yet, driven by intensifying competition and maturing consumer markets at home and pulled by American demand for their concepts.

From bakery cafés, boba, and hot pot to collectibles, beauty, and value variety formats, these brands are taking space in malls, strips, and urban corridors at a pace few categories can match, often with sales productivity that surprises their landlords.

This virtual series will address what’s driving the wave, how these brands enter and scale in the U.S. through corporate stores and franchising, and what it takes for landlords, developers, and brokers to win them.

Key takeaways include:

• Why established international brands are prioritizing the U.S. now
• Which retail categories and concepts are driving the growth
• How international brands evaluate markets, sites, and market entry strategies
• How landlords and developers can attract and support global retailers

SPEAKERS
Ali Baker, Principal, VP, Retail Services Group, Avison Young Canada Inc.
Don Edrington, EVP & Managing Principal, SRS Real Estate Partners

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