Our Services

Retail real estate is more than leasing space—it’s about building places where businesses thrive and communities gather.

For over four decades, Diana Shipley has helped shape retail environments by advising landlords, representing growing brands, and negotiating strategic deals that drive long-term success. Today, she shares the knowledge, strategies, and industry insights that empower others to succeed in the retail real estate world.

From education to advisory services, Diana helps businesses and property owners make confident, informed decisions that create lasting value.

Mission Statement

Our mission at Ascend Retail Advisory is to inspire and guide the next generation of retail real estate success. We help retailers expand strategically, assist property owners in building vibrant retail destinations, and share the knowledge and experience that empower professionals to thrive in a constantly evolving industry.

Location consulting

We serve a retailer’s best interests for location and growth, our primary goal is to strategically identify and secure locations that maximize profitability, customer accessibility and long term success.

  1. Market research – Demographic Analysis, Market Trends, Site Feasibility
  2. Site Selection – submit potential sites that align with retailer’s brand, zoning and compliance
  3. Lease Negotiation – Negotiate favorable terms, Risk Mitigation – address potential risks

interior consulting

Each site is different and will have obstacles and advantages to be analysis for each use.

  1. Analysis costs of a space to meet Tenant use
  2. Build out timeline and engage contractors to give estimates for scope of work needed on each site
  3. Zoning issues if necessary for use

Problem resolutions

Our company focuses on combining market expertise, negotiation skills and strategic foresight, to ensure our clients best outcome for customer engagement, profitability and sustainability of growth.

  1. Portfolio Optimization – recommendations for more favorable terms
  2. Property Management – act as a point of contact with landlords, property managers, address on going operational needs with the lease terms.
  3. Recommendations – to adapt business with market changes to leverage new opportunities or mitigate emerging challenges.

experienced Advisors

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