Experiential Retail

Exterior shot of Topanga Village

Shopping Changed Dramatically. Retail Design Is One Step Ahead.

Shifting consumer habits are the lifeblood of the new experience. Here’s how owners and architects are getting out in front.

Experiential Retail Reigns in 2020

Surprisingly, shopping malls that were thought to be on the road to extinction helped buoy the numbers, according to JLL’s latest report.

Experiential Retail: What You Need to Know in 2020

How can immersive experiences breathe new life into obsolete shopping centers and what are the cash-flow considerations for such projects? Martin Zurauskas, managing director for nFusion, has some ideas.

Macy’s Store Closings: What You Need to Know

Nearly 30 of the retailer’s 641 locations will shutter following a moderate decline in comparable sales through the holiday season.

What’s Keeping This Cycle’s Momentum Going?

Despite some cautionary signals, there are positive indicators that this real estate cycle has room to grow, notes David Kessler, partner & real estate practice director with CohnReznick.

The Difficulty of Reviving Zombie Malls

In revitalizing a deteriorating mall, asset owners and developers may face an uphill battle to make the property profitable again. But those with an understanding of community and economic needs can be successful, notes CenterSquare Investment Management Portfolio Manager Eric Rothman.