E-Commerce
Economy Watch: Retailers Under Pressure to Handle Online Returns Efficiently
Retailers will be in for a challenge to successfully handle the expected $32 billion in online returns this year, according to a recent CBRE report.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Surge in November
Most retail categories enjoyed higher sales for the month and all types had positive sales growth for the year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
A Decade Since the Recession: How Retail Recovered
The market crash of 2007 and 2008, accompanied by the rise of e-commerce, has forced the retail sector to transform. Colliers International’s Katy Welsh weighs in on how retail owners have adapted their strategies and properties over the past decade.
Essendant Signs 405 KSF Lease in the Central Valley
The build-to-suit industrial lease expands the company’s local and regional fulfilment capabilities. The facility is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Black Friday Retail Sales Soar
Brick-and-mortar retailers are seemingly bucking the assumption of their demise, with retail sales posting a strong holiday season so far. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses how retailers fared over Black Friday and what’s ahead, for the week ending Nov. 24, 2017.
Economy Watch Weekly: Hotels, Retail to Enjoy Strong Holiday Season
As we enter the final months of the year, several sectors of the real estate industry should benefit from increased consumer travel and spending. Economy Editor Dees Stribling has all the details on what to expect this holiday season, for the week ending Nov. 17, 2017.
Dark Store Theory: Pros, Cons of a New Tax Strategy
Some big-box retail owners finding it difficult to re-tenant their assets are proposing a new way for tax assessors to value their properties. Stan Johnson Co. Senior Director Brad Feller and Associate Blaise Bennett dissect the concept.
How the ‘Amazon Factor’ Cascades to Mall REITs
As pressure on the retail sector continues to mount, it’s worth discussing how Amazon’s increasing market share could impact traditional retailers, argues Fitch Ratings Head of U.S. REITs Steven Marks.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Inch Up in October
Following a strong month of sales in September, the retail sector got saw another 0.2 percent increase in sales in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Economy Watch Weekly: Industrial Outperforms
What has contributed to the industrial sector’s stellar performance in 2017? Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses a recent Morningstar report that offers some revealing data.