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The Reinvention of Brick-and-Mortar Shopping: Part Science, Part Art
Physical retail continues to be a vital point of sale. Therefore, the new thinking for owners of retail space should be centered around how to manage the physical asset in ways that facilitate how we shop today.
How to Improve Retail Financing Prospects
Why an effective leasing strategy is critical in order to secure funding for retail properties, according to Transwestern Senior Vice President Larry Jordan.
Food Halls Thrive as Retail Industry Evolves
The community food hall concept has grown nationwide—even as conventional food courts have faltered—largely due to the emerging use of shipping containers. Here’s how, according to urban design firm Studio One Eleven’s Michael Bohn.
ESG and REITs: Sustainable Investing for the Long Term
Managing risk is not only vital to smart real estate investing but can also generate long-term value, argue CenterSquare Investment Management’s Eric Rothman and Scott Crowe.
Net Lease Auto Parts Sector Faces Disruption
While high-quality auto parts stores remain in demand among net lease investors, the industry is facing competition from retail giants like Amazon, observes The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein.
2018 to Be Another Good Year for Borrowers
Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox identifies the major trends and changes set to impact the commercial real estate lending environment this year.
Sustainable Services: Financing for the Long Haul
Investors looking to provide supportive services at their communities should pursue financing incentives that can offset costs, argue Rainbow Housing’s Flynann Janisse and Pillar Financial’s Peter Nichol.
Global REITs Confident They’ll Weather Economic Storm
Despite a consensus that the good times can’t keep rolling forever, many REIT executives are confident in their ability to meet any challenges or market shifts head on, notes BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg.
Transforming Vintage Properties Into Hospitality Destinations
The combination of antique charm, distinctive aesthetics and one-of-a-kind experiences offered by renovated historic buildings can help a hotel stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Retrocommissioning Reconsidered
Despite requiring a significant investment of time and capital, retrocommissioning can yield huge returns. A veteran consultant discusses how to tell whether the process is right for your property.