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The Talk of RECon 2019

A sampling of comments from the thousands of retail real estate professionals who attended ICSC’s annual spring convention in Las Vegas last week.

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Grocery Industry to Change Look of Retail Real Estate

In its new report, CBRE forecasts a transformation that will impact the size of grocery owners’ portfolios and the design of the stores themselves.

A Glimpse of Retail’s Future at RECon

During the first day of RECon, several innovative entrepreneurs addressed possible solutions to retail real estate’s biggest challenges.

Demand for Renewable Energy Fuels Investment

Prices for wind and solar in power purchase agreements generally edged downward during the first quarter, according to Level10 Energy.

Remembering I.M. Pei, Legendary Architect

While better known for his work on the Louvre Pyramid and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Pei also designed numerous commercial real estate properties around the globe.

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Innovation, Talent Attract CRE Capital

The world’s most tech-savvy and talent-rich cities—including San Francisco, London and San Jose—command a greater portion of real estate investment, according to a new JLL report.

High-Growth Cities Defy US Retail Gloom

Average shopping mall vacancy, already at 10.2 percent, is projected to rise further, but markets such as Austin are thriving, according to a new Ten-X Commercial report.

Missing Ingredient in Grid Upgrades: Competition

Despite billions of dollars in potential customer savings, few regional transmission projects use competitive planning, a new study from The Brattle Group contends.

FLIR Systems’ New Tool Diagnoses HVAC Bottlenecks

The diagnostic tool is designed to identify symptoms of clogged filters, duct leaks that reduce airflow and other problems in HVAC systems.

Taking the Measure of Real-Time Energy Management

How RTEM cuts energy costs and boosts efficiency: insights from Patrick O’Shei of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.