LAS VEGAS—How is e-commerce creating significant shifts in the retail marketplace? As part of our RECon coverage, we asked Gary Smith, SVP of asset management at Passco Cos., in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> interview.

LAS VEGAS—GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> catches up with thought leader, Partner Engineering &amp; Science Inc., to talk about a greater focus on sustainability in retail, and the trend of downsizing to smaller store, but in better urban areas.

LAS VEGAS—Is e-commerce speeding the demise of retailers in the middle? One expert thinks so. Here more insights and forecasts from just a few—of the 40,000 people in attendance—at this year's big ICSC event.

SAN FRANCISCO—GlobeSt.com was out and about on Thursday night at the CRE // Tech Intersect event here at the iconic 555 California St. building, where sources say that investing in the right tools can bring an enormous wealth of data to clients.

LAS VEGAS—Sources GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> spoke with in preparation for the upcoming ICSC RECon event say activity has picked up year over year since 2007. One source says now is the time to take advantage of opportunity.

LAS VEGAS—Stan Johnson Co.—just one of the many firms attending ICSC's RECon conference next week here in Las Vegas—is eager for the face time with both new and existing clients.

LAS VEGAS—In preparation for ICSC RECon next week, Nadel Architects' Greg Lyon <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> tells GlobeSt.com that we can expect a far greater presence on the leasing floor of new ground up retail destinations under development than seen since the onset of the recession.

SAN FRANCISCO—According to JLL research, the total high-tech venture capital funding during Q1 2014 was $1.4 billion, accounting for 30% of all VC-backed funding in Silicon Valley.