Southeast

Apparel, accessories retailer files for bankruptcy for third time.

E-commerce has not replaced physical stores but it has disrupted the way that people have traditionally shopped.

In 2022, $112.1 billion was to retail theft, up from $93.9 billion the prior year.

Lower productivity can translate into higher product costs and, therefore, more inflation.

The average lease-up is executing 10% fewer leases than last year despite a 20% increase in overall absorption.

On the brighter side, the report said affordable inventory is on the rise in other parts of the country, especially the South

The inventory-to-sales ratio is about 3.0% below the 2019 pre-pandemic image.

A deceleration of job gains and tight lending standards are among the reasons.