SAN DIEGO—Retail real estate is generally strong across Southern California, but the high-end players in locales by the water are really cleaning up, says Craig Killman of JLL (RECon booth C1001).

PHOENIX—Unlike the height of the recession, retailers are expanding in the Phoenix area, and once-scarred shopping centers are getting backfilled, says Tyson Switzenberg of JLL (RECon booth C1001).

ATLANTA—Atlanta might be one metro area slow to recover from the recession, but John Bemis of JLL (RECon booth C1001) tells us about some exciting retail developments in the city.

The retail real estate sector in Texas is strong statewide. Executives at JLL (RECon booth C1001) talk to us about two strong markets in particular -- Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

HOUSTON—UTF looks to invest in sale-leaseback and built-to-suit investments across the state over the next year.

The acquisition of Saks Inc. by Hudson's Bay, gives the Canadian retail giant nearly 100 high-end department stores in the US. What does it mean for landlords?

NEW YORK CITY-Simon Ziff, president of Ackman-Ziff, talks to GlobeSt.com's Ian Ritter about the best commercial real estate hiring practices in an improving industry.

NEW YORK CITY-Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. execs discuss why the acquisition of New Jersey-based Birdsall made sense for the firm.