Covid-19 has created vacancies across the US as many large brands have gone bankrupt and started closing locations. This can be an opportunity to bring in new tenants who are growing by successfully drawing in audiences with experiences online shopping can‚Äôt replace. As states start to allow retail outlets to open, customers are eager to […]
Retail spaces can still have a big presence without a massive space. With the continued Coronavirus pandemic, many retailers are downsizing drastically. For new startups, the current climate is forcing them to consider how a small space could decrease their overhead. This has brought a surge in the need smaller retail locations. There are many […]
The D.C. Metropolitan area is buzzing with hundreds of thousands of people looking for something to fill their time. While Covid-19 may have decreased the number of people heading out each night, cities are slowly starting to reopen, and the thriving local service industry provides plenty of experiences for family fun, relaxation, a beauty boost, […]
Retail has a long history of adapting to changing economic conditions, though profound industry change has never come as quickly as in the past dozen years, as the Great Recession, the rise of Amazon and now the COVID-19 pandemic have rocked physical stores, forcing shopping centers and tenants into a rapid succession of adjustments.Out of […]
Trampoline parks and bounce houses are popping up left and right, and there's a good reason for it. No longer are they merely a fun party idea for your 5-year-old kid (though they're still that, too), but they are fun entertainment venues for all ages. They have kid and family-friendly areas, as well as attractions […]
Commercial real estate is no stranger to retailer databases. They are a must have when trying to broker new tenants. Traditionally, accessing these databases will provide you with lists of nationwide chains and well-known franchises that includes contact information for key decision makers.Dig a little deeper, and you often find information pulled from public reports […]
A few decades ago when your family left for vacation or you traveled for work, you may have called in a favor with a friend to watch your dog while you were away or booked a stay at a very basic kennel. And those 10-hour workdays? Perhaps you'd leave the TV on to keep your […]
Self-care has gone from a buzzword in 2019 to a revolution in 2020. While mental and physical wellness has been on an upward trend, the recent global pandemic has skyrocketed consumers' desires to better themselves. The hunt for peace, serenity, and health has never been more pressing. Brand's who focus on wellness often build cult […]
We will feel the ripple effect from the COVID-19 pandemic for years to come. As states begin to allow businesses to re-open, foot traffic is still down, anxiety is heightened, and everyone is wishing for a crystal ball. While we can't tell the future, we can anticipate life beyond these challenges. Here are three ways […]
Having bad tenants is an inevitability. For some landlords and property managers, the Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the actions of your worst tenants. They may not be paying rent as sales have slowed or they might not be following local regulations as they open. Regardless of the issues, the stress of recent events has often […]
How often does a conversation about where to spend a day shopping, where to grab dinner, or where to head out for the night end in ‚ÄúOh, but parking is a nightmare‚Äù? Americans love their vehicles, owning roughly 1.8 cars per household, and griping about parking comes hand-in-hand with ownership. So what does that mean […]
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to stretch on, and states are only slowly reopening, there has been a slew of large retailers to file for bankruptcy including J. Crew, Pier 1, Tuesday Morning and JC Penny - all of whom have large national footprints. Many shopping center owners and managers are wondering what they should […]
