o Martine Body is Partner, Design Development and Construction at Asset Strategies Group (ASG) / Chute Gerdeman, a retail real estate and development firm that helps brands optimize every stage of the store lifecycle, from strategy and site selection to design, construction, and lease management. She brings extensive expertise in retail design and construction, including 14 years leading Store Design and Construction at Express, where she oversaw projects across the United States, the Middle East, and Latin America. Body specializes in translating creative concepts into scalable, buildable retail environments that improve consistency, efficiency, and long-term performance.