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Discount chain also grows Five Beyond format for higher-priced items.

Emerging retail formats are helping merchants boost business, malls boost traffic.

More disquieting news for that CRE sector.

The "market will remain tight" this year and will push rents up by the high single digits.

Economists offer wide-ranging views, including those at World Economic Forum, and leading banks.

But some collection trends raise some concerns, according to Datex Property Solutions data.

Increased borrowing costs and a decreasing amount of 1031 exchange investors hinder activity.

The upswing was mostly driven by single-store operators.