LA Times: Commercial Real Estate Visionaries

Commercial real estate, not unlike numerous other industries, has gone through unprecedented challenges over the past few years. And, yet, almost halfway through 2024, the Southern California commercial real estate sector has proven to be resilient, not just surviving but thriving. Current trends indicate a strong, steady recovery …

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NewMark Merrill: AI, Automation Will Benefit In-Person Retail

Automation is not only here to stay — it’s here to make the tasks of owning, operating, marketing and leasing a shopping center easier. That is the view of Sandy Sigal, chairman, CEO and president of Calabasas, Calif.-based NewMark Merrill Companies. “I see automation as a net positive,” he …

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Experts on Emerging Trends in Retail

From pricing to tenants changing their prototypes to adaptive reuse, these three executives give their take on retail. LAS VEGAS—There is a lag effect with sellers at the moment where sites are priced to be at a level where construction and the associated required rents aren’t working. That …

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A Great Combination

In a robust retail environment, some may argue that it takes less effort to succeed, but those who want to maximize their results realize that landlords and tenants must work hand-in-hand to achieve the best possible outcome. A rising tide lifts all boats, right? Yes and no. With …

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GlobeSt: Influencers in Retail Real Estate 2024

Retail has been an interesting space for the commercial real estate sector. In recent months consumers have shown signs of slowing purchasing in response to higher prices. At the same time, the fundamentals in the space have never been stronger for owners and landlords, amid a scarcity …

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Retailers Struggle With Mounting Losses Due to Theft

In 2022, $112.1 billion was to retail theft, up from $93.9 billion the prior year. At the beginning of the month New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced a $40 million package aimed at combating the rising retail theft across the state. It included retail-focused anti-theft teams for police …

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How E-Commerce Meshes With Brick and Mortar Retail

E-commerce has not replaced physical stores but it has disrupted the way that people have traditionally shopped. E-Commerce is a consideration for brick and mortar retail…specifically since the pandemic. So says Northmarq regional managing director, Mike Sladich. “Many brick-and-mortar retailers have had e-commerce creeping up on their market …

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