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Oct 31, 2018

Online Retailers Double Down on Physical Retail Space

If you take a look around, it’s easy to see that online retail has become increasingly competitive. Gaps and niches in the market are filled, and there seems to be a shiny, new brand catering to every market segment out there.

Sep 5, 2018

Malls and Gyms: A Match Made in Retail Heaven?

It comes as no surprise that many brick-and-mortar retail outlets have reported an overall dip in sales, thanks to the prevalence and mass appeal of online shopping. After all, being able to skip the traffic and parking and the long lines at checkout is hard to turn down.

Aug 15, 2018

Millennials Change Up the Freezer Aisle (and Other Areas of CRE)

It seems that everywhere you look today, avoiding hearing or reading stories about Millennials is almost impossible. We have all heard they are making huge strides and taking the lead in business, politics, real estate, philanthropy, and more. But what you might not have heard yet is that Millennials are even shaping your grocery store.

Aug 1, 2018

3 Ways Blockchain Is Impacting CRE

It has been said that it is only a matter of time before blockchain, the proprietary technology that supports cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, will begin to infiltrate industries worldwide. Believe it or not, even historically traditional industries are not immune to the disruption – commercial real estate included.

Jun 11, 2018

These 4 Restaurant Space Trends are Keeping CRE on Their Toes

According to industry insider Tasting Tables, the industrial fad is fading. Instead of steel beams and concrete slabs, a big restaurant trend taking over the market is the move to more cozy interior designs. That’s just one trend that is reversing or changing.

Apr 25, 2018

Why Grocery Stores are the New “Mall” of Our Era

For decades, large department stores served as the anchor store for malls and shopping centers. The anchor is the main attraction, while all of the other retail shops inside of the mall pay the majority of the lease. Without the anchor, the mall dies. Could grocery stores replace department stores as our era's new “mall”?

Apr 4, 2018

Will Airports be the Next Big Retail Win?

Last year, we reported on a trend happening in Asia that is finding its way to the U.S.: the shipping container building movement. As retail looks for ways to get back into brick-and-mortar and for a reprieve from struggling malls, could U.S. airports be the next big win in retail?

Feb 28, 2018

7 Retail Shipping Trends We’re Keeping an Eye On

A lot has been made about the in-store shopping trends we are seeing in retail. What has largely been overlooked are the shipping trends shaping the retail landscape this year. Consumers continue to expect faster deliveries for free, which puts enormous stress on retailers at the last mile.

Feb 7, 2018

5 Ways AR and AI are Changing the CRE Game

Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence (AR and AI) may still be far from standard in CRE, but it’s only a matter of time. High-end firms have already been using these tech tools on a grand scale. Research by Goldman Sachs estimates that by 2025, virtual reality (VR) technology will generate over $2.5 billion in revenue.

Jan 23, 2018

M-Commerce: Selling Online Just Got More Interesting

It’s called m-commerce; it combines e-commerce with mobile. It is estimated that a huge majority of Americans own a Smartphone and spend about five hours daily on it. Last year, the number of people accessing the internet via mobile surpassed those using a desktop computer.