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Fueled by innovation and inspiration from some unlikely places, brands are stepping up to capture consumers’ attention every which way. Here is a roundup of five retail trends that are brewing this season.
Read moreHouston’s projected population and job growth are brisk tailwinds for retail real estate and are expected to fuel the expansion of Houston’s retail real estate market for years to come, even as the industry continues to retrench nationwide.
Read moreThe latest trend has non-hoteliers dabbling in hospitality and re-purposing underutilized properties to anchor their brands in the community in a new way.
Read moreAs shopping malls lose their retail anchors, grocers are next in line to claim their stake on prime properties in urban and suburban markets and shopping malls.
Read articleThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that states and municipalities can require online retailers to collect sales taxes on e-commerce transactions in their jurisdiction – even when the retailer has no physical presence in the area.
Read articleThe concept of a monthly membership, once tied to items of necessity like utilities and household goods, has evolved to include entertainment, fashion and food.
Read articleExploring futuristic technologies that will reshape the CRE industry and how they will transform the property buying and leasing experience in the retail sector
Read articleRetail sales and consumer sentiment remain positive, but net lease buyers should brace for interest rate hikes.
Read articleWeWork is the latest player to expand their portfolio above and beyond their business of record, with global expansion as one of many developments contributing to their growing empire.
Read articleExcerpt: What’s a retailer to do when return rates are on the rise? This post looks at reverse logistics trends and examples of how businesses are tackling this issue
The socially conscious consumer arrived on the scene in 2012 and has played an integral role in the retail and e-commerce ecosystem.
Read moreWhen it comes to rental rates, long-time Puget Sound industrial tenants facing renewals or relocations are getting the real estate equivalent of shopping for a new car – sticker shock.
Read moreThe commercial real estate industry experienced a tremendous 2017 and we anticipate an equally exciting 2018.
Read moreFrom sustainable ecosystems to safeguard the city against storm water overflow to Ford Field’s commitment to providing event space to host a Major League Soccer franchise, Detroit is on a trajectory to greatness.
Read moreBusinesses continue to invest in downtown districts as people relocate to urban centers, raising the question: does this trend trickle down to smaller cities in tertiary markets and what are they doing to create their own downtown renaissance?
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