Retail

News  

San Francisco's Saks Fifth Avenue Trades Hands

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Lincoln Property Co. and Cara Investment acquired the retail property located in Union Square in San Francisco.

Analysis  

As Americans Return to Restaurants, Grocery Stores Add Fun to the Shopping Experience

Ted Knutson |

Hy-Vee has been adding nail bars, shoes, clothing, and much more to its stores.

Analysis  

Foodies Are Flocking Back To Fast Casual

Lynn Pollack |

Fast casual restaurants have put more focus on their off-premises operations, with many planning to add or expand drive-thru operations.

Features  

Life Companies Wary of Office Deals

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Multifamily, industrial and even retail deals are getting financed, but urban and suburban office is still considered a challenged asset class.

Analysis  

Mall Visits Declined In September, Interrupting Sector’s Recovery

Lynn Pollack |

“This 'artificial' July boost was clearly beneficial to retail, even if it made the sector appear somewhat ahead of where it really was.”

Features  

How Apartment Owners Should Structure Operations Costs in Retail Leases

Kelsi Maree Borland |

There are key differences in how operations expenses like property taxes and insurance are handled in apartment communities versus shopping centers.

Analysis  

E-Commerce Strategies Will Be Critical For Athletic, Footwear Brands

Lynn Pollack |

“We still believe there is a place for third-party retail despite the growth of DTC, but the balance of power has clearly shifted to leading manufacturers.”

Many CRE Firms Want an Upgrade for Investment Management Accounting

Bendix Anderson |

The pandemic exposed the shortfalls of having disparate systems in place to communicate with investors.

Analysis  

Taking a Futuristic Look at Parking Structures

Paul Bergeron |

Developers are planning for a high-tech future that requires greater flexibility.

Analysis  

Retail Sales Expected To Pick Up Steam As Holiday Shopping Season Looms

Lynn Pollack |

“Other spending styles that have emerged during the pandemic will bring additional growth to the expanded October-into-January shopping season this year.”