In my RealtyTimes.com Women in Real Estate segment, I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ghalia Boustani — an internationally recognized retail expert, researcher, and author specializing in retail transformation, ephemeral retail (pop-up stores), and luxury consumer behavior.
Our conversation explored where global retail real estate is truly heading — and where the industry continues to get stuck.
One key issue surfaced repeatedly: just because space is available doesn’t mean it’s working!
That challenge is exactly how GetOccupi — a global retail intelligence platform was designed to help landlords and tenants move beyond guesswork and make smarter, more strategic leasing decisions based on real consumer behavior, not assumptions.
Today, success in retail real estate is no longer about simply filling vacancies. As Ghalia stated that it’s about alignment — between the brand, the location, and the customer it’s meant to serve and where her insights and wisdom help in all facets of her global expertise in all things retail, and where GetOccupi.com has become such a powerful resource.
We appreciate the opportunity to dig into this global challenge with Ghalia and share a more practical lens on what truly drives performance.
Take a look at the full interview here and stay tuned for more!
Ghalia BOUSTANI
Retail & Luxury Insights Researcher | Consumer Behaviour Analyst | Ephemeral Retail Strategist | 5x Author | Speaker
Website: www.ghaliaboustani.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghaliaboustani/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gboustani
