With reports of store closures and restaurant sales' decline, executing successful retail deals can be challenging for even the most skilled operators. Industry experts offered these four tips on how to survive in the industry today.

Three years ago, half of Tom Fidler's leasing activity in the Baltimore and Washington region was food related. But the MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services principal and executive vice president encountered even more tacos, steaks and pastas last year. Restaurants and other food businesses accounted for 70% of his deals.

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE