Retail

On the REIT's Q3 earnings call, CEO Tom O'Hern says that US consumers are continuing to shop with a purpose and notes that retailer demand is at a level they have not seen since 2015.

The low interest rate environment and ample availability of capital is creating a perfect storm for investors.

The question of performance, along with the store sales and occupancy, were among the many topics we discussed with retail heavy hitters in advance of the big ICSC - Here, We Go. 2021 conference in Las Vegas this December.

In the firm's Q3 earnings call, CEO David Simon said that he believes the REIT's stock is currently "undervalued."

A reasonably strong appetite for in-person shopping can be seen on both the demand and supply sides.

Luxury-oriented department leaders and those targeting the middle seeing equally significant improvements in visit levels.

During the retail REIT's Q3 earnings call, Steven Tanger, executive chair of the board, talks about how the company has used proactive capital market success to deliver on strategic objectives.

Because of their small size, they are a good option for owners looking to monetize vacancy space.