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Al Urbanski

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Real Estate Editor at Chain Store Age
📍 New York, New York, United States

Al Urbanski is the Real Estate Editor at Chain Store Age, where he analyzes retail real estate trends and interviews top executives from retail and shopping center companies. A seasoned journalist with a focus on retail and marketing, he holds a B. S. from Syracuse University.

Outside of his editorial work, Al shows a nostalgic appreciation for analog hobbies. He has fond memories of the hands-on process of film photography, including using a 35mm camera and developing black and white film in a personal darkroom.

Unique fact: In a previous role, Al was one of the nations most prolific writers on U. S. postal regulations and issues.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Real Estate Editor
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Al shows up

Non-Confrontational
Story Driven
Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Al cares about

Retail Real Estate
He consistently covers the evolution of brick-and-mortar, including the growth of open-air centers, the repositioning of malls, and the impact of remote work on retail.
Shopping Center Strategy
His work focuses on the strategies of major property owners and developers, analyzing how they are transforming their portfolios to adapt to new consumer behaviors.
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Career

Work history

6-2016
Real Estate Editor
Chain Store Age
8-2012 - 6-2016
News Editor
Chain Store Age
1-2008 - 9-2012
Independent journalist, retail/marketing focus
Urban Ink
11-2007 - 1-2009
Advertising Manager
License! Global Magazine
8-2004 - 11-2007
East Coast Sales Manager
Lebhar-Friedman, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Experiential Shopping with Al Urbanski of Chain Store Age (Part 1). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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CSA names seasoned writer/marketer as real estate editor. Featured in Chain Store Age
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Education
1974 - 1977
B.S.
Syracuse University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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