Counter Culture

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Ian Ritter, GlobeSt.com's retail editor, takes an irreverent look at the ups and downs of the industry.
  • More Rooftops for Retail to Follow

    Kelly Reenders of San Bernardino County (RECon booth C203L) talks about retail real estatein the region and a more upbeat housing market.

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  • Retail Is a Seller's Market

    Nicholas Coo of Faris Lee (RECon booth C150M) told us why the retail real estate market right now is one for those looking to sell assets.

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  • West Coast Nears Retail Boom

    A housing turnaround on the West Coast is making way for a strong retail environment, says Craig Killman of Jones Lang LaSalle (RECon booth C1001) .

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  • Dollar Stores Still on Fire

    Neill Kelly of DJM Realty, A Gordon Brother Group Co. (RECon booth S289) says that dollar-store expansion has not slowed down.

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  • Vegas Retail on the Rebound

    LAS VEGAS-People coming here for the RECon show are probably interested in what is happening in the local market. Lisa Brady of Faris Lee Investments (RECon booth C150M tells us what is taking place.

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  • Don't Ignore the Hispanic Consumer

    The Hispanic consumer isn't just relevant in the southern part of the US, but is becoming a consumer power across the country, even in places you might not expect, says Primestor Development 's Vanessa Delgado

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  • Retail Investment Climate Changes

    Shaun Riley of Faris Lee Investments (RECon booth C150M) talks about the changing face of retail real estate investors' strategies.

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  • Corporate Net Lease Still Rules Sector

    Dennis Vaccaro of Faris Lee Investments (RECon booth C150M) talks about the retail real estate transaction market and how net leased corporate real estate is still hot.

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  • Chino Hills Retail Market Upbeat

    As part of our Thought Leadership program during RECon, we are partnering with San Bernardino County (RECon booth C203L) . For this feature, we focus on The Shoppes at Chino Hills in the county.

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  • Good News Out of Orange County

    Dan Sheridan of the Irvine Co. (RECon booth S510W) talks about how Orange County's retail sector has improved and the state of the tenant in this market.

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