Peterson: “Those operating purely online may have mastered the delivery process, but have failed to master the returns process.” warehouse retailers Passco Cos. Bob Peterson Day Creek Village ICSC Idea Exchange retail GlobeSt.com: What trends do you see emerging in the retail sector in 2016? Peterson: economy foreign capital GlobeSt.com: What types of retail centers will perform best vs. those that will perform the worst in 2016? Peterson: restaurants e-commerce big-box GlobeSt.com: It's no secret that e-commerce is here, but what impact will it have on the retail sector in 2016? Peterson: E-commerce has had a significant impact on the retail sector. For many, it fills a tremendous need in the market. However, those operating purely online may have mastered the delivery process, but have failed to master the returns process. For example, online retailers such as Amazon , which previously did not have a brick-and-mortar presence, are expanding to include physical locations where shoppers can return goods directly to the store location. GlobeSt.com: What is Passco's investment strategy when it comes to acquiring retail assets in the new year? Peterson: grocery-anchored shopping centers
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