Understanding the retailer's point of view, retailing has experienced dynamic change over the past 50 years as simple, family-owned ventures have developed into multi-store chains with sophisticated systems. This session will seek to understand how retailers approach the challenges and opportunities of today's open-air center. Representatives of some of the country's most admired retailers will provide their views on such topics as: co-tenancy and exclusives and why they matter to retailers; the proper role of third party brokers; how site selection really works; attracting the best team members; hot new concepts; and opportunities and strategies for growth.