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JLL Investment Co-Head Discusses Capital Markets
Tom Fish discusses the capital markets landscape, zeroing in on key players, prominent trends and competitive threats.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Edge Down in June
Most retail categories lost a bit in sales for the month, with a few dropping more than a little, according to the Census Bureau. Department stores, sporting goods, and grocery stores were among the retail sectors with declining sales.
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Retail Leader
In his new role, industry vet David Gorelick will be responsible for managing client development and driving the firm’s revenue growth initiatives.
Highly Crowdfunded Vehicle Hits Final Close at $151M
Origin Investments’ Fund III, raised from more than 450 investors, is intended to acquire $600 million in value-added commercial properties.
Seritage, GGP Trade $248M in JV Transactions
The joint venture will continue to own four properties on a 50/50 basis. These assets are located in Texas, Washington, Massachusetts and Oklahoma.
Ivanhoé Cambridge Buys Evergreen for $1B
The transaction, which concludes a two-year search for the right industrial real estate company, expands the Canadian firm’s portfolio by 16 million square feet in U.S. assets.
US Industrial Availability Drops to Notable Low
Warehouses and distribution centers saw the rate decline to 7.8 percent in the second quarter, a low not seen in years, a new CBRE report unveils.
Experiential Retailing Is Transforming the Use of CRE
Realizing the value in offering customers experiences, retailers are capturing sales through experiential retailing and e-commerce, using data as a means to select the most relevant locations for shopping and distribution facilities, says Christopher Pappas, director at Fitch Ratings.
Real Estate 2.0: Data on the Move
Paul Doherty of the digit group discusses ways in which technology is changing how real estate operates and what impact these new systems have on the industry.
Economy Watch: Fed’s Beige Book Sees Continued U.S. Economic Growth
Consumer spending appears to be rising across a majority of districts, led by increases in non-auto retail sales and tourism, which bodes well for retailers and hotels.