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Strategy October 31, 2023

The Promise of STAX Real Estate to Boost the US Retail Sector

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Michael Salafia
Managing Partner, STAX Real Estate

In a world marked by constant change, the retail sector has been at the forefront of adaptation and innovation. As e-commerce continues to reshape consumer shopping habits, retailers are seeking new strategies to thrive in a dynamic market. This is where STAX Real Estate’s approach offers a promising path forward.

A Platform Built for Retail

STAX Real Estate specializes in sale-leasebacks of single-tenant net lease retail assets. With a focus on re-tenanting and ground-up development, the firm has earned a reputation for generating some of the highest yields in the marketplace — while simultaneously helping operators unlock capital for growth.

Revitalizing Underutilized Spaces

One of the key strengths of the STAX approach is breathing new life into underutilized retail spaces. Through sale-leaseback solutions, retailers can unlock the capital tied up in their real estate and reinvest it into operations, expansion, and modernization. This creates a virtuous cycle: better-capitalized operators improve their locations, which attracts more customers, which enhances property values.

Adapting to Evolving Consumer Preferences

STAX facilitates re-tenanting strategies that allow retail spaces to adapt to evolving consumer preferences. A gas station that adds EV charging, a full-service convenience store, or a quick-service restaurant concept becomes more relevant to modern consumers — and more valuable to investors.

Building from the Ground Up

In addition to repositioning existing assets, STAX has demonstrated capabilities in ground-up development. This means retailers and investors can explore new opportunities by building purpose-designed facilities that meet today’s consumer expectations from day one.

The combination of sale-leaseback capital solutions, re-tenanting expertise, and development capabilities positions STAX to play a meaningful role in the continued evolution of American retail real estate.

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Michael Salafia
Managing Partner, STAX Real Estate

Former CEO of a dozen-location gas station operating company. 180+ stations sold. Specializing in NNN gas station brokerage, sale-leasebacks, and investment sales across Florida and the Southeast.

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