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… Continue reading Has COVID-19 Highlighted a Need to Break Up with a Poor Tenant?
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What Free Parking Really Means for Your Tenants
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… Continue reading What Free Parking Really Means for Your Tenants
My Anchor Tenant Just Filed for Bankruptcy. What Now?
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… Continue reading My Anchor Tenant Just Filed for Bankruptcy. What Now?
The Outdoor Segment Brings Fresh Attitude to Retail
No matter how easy and innovative online shopping becomes, it can never replace the tactile experience of shopping in person. And when looking for a perfectly balanced fishing pole, the right amount of legroom in a kayak, or the just-right weight of a base layer jacket, nothing beats trying it yourself. Outdoor enthusiasts are spending… Continue reading The Outdoor Segment Brings Fresh Attitude to Retail
Top 5 Asia-Italian fusion Eateries in the Mid-Atlantic
Asia and Italy are known throughout the world for their standout dishes. There’s the spice of Szechuan, the sweet and sour tang of Thailand, the earthy and bright zip of Genoa’s pesto, and the warm, rich flavor of bolognese. These flavors stand strong in our minds, making Asian-Italian fusion sound like an unnatural fit. But… Continue reading Top 5 Asia-Italian fusion Eateries in the Mid-Atlantic
Earth Fare Prepping to Reopen at Least 7 Stores by Summer
After filing for bankruptcy and closing all 50 stores in February, the health food store Earth Fare is planning a comeback.In early February, the specialty organic grocery store Earth Fare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Within two months, the chain closed all 50 branches, laid off 3,000 staff members, sold 10 locations to larger… Continue reading Earth Fare Prepping to Reopen at Least 7 Stores by Summer
Top 5 Doggie Day Care concepts in the Mid-Atlantic
With Coronavirus, pet adoptions have increased dramatically. Even before this, younger generations were finding themselves adding pets to their families. Once travel begins to open back up after Covid-19, people will begin looking for their next destination to visit. This also means finding a place where these pets can stay and have fun while their… Continue reading Top 5 Doggie Day Care concepts in the Mid-Atlantic
Top 5 Fitness Studios in the Mid-Atlantic
Studio fitness centers, or “boutique” studios, are riding an up-cycle in the health-club business. With growth of more than 100 percent among fitness concepts in the past five years, the segment remains an out performer. Studio clubs have an intimate feel with personalized instruction and are quick to advance the latest fitness trends. They’re increasingly… Continue reading Top 5 Fitness Studios in the Mid-Atlantic
Can luxury brands help save physical retail?
Luxury retail has been a haute ticket of late. In fact, strong growth in the high-margin luxury segment has been sustenance for the industry during the so-called “retail apocalypse.” In 2019, luxury rose above other non-commodity, non-discount retail, growing 4% year-over-year to about $309 billion, according to a Bain & Co. Luxury Study. Luxury customers… Continue reading Can luxury brands help save physical retail?
Top 5 Growing Ramen Chains
Ramen, Japanese for “pulled noodles,” is still called Chuka Soba in some dining spaces. But by any other name, those delicate wheat-flour noodles served in long-simmering broth, are still…delicious. Japanese ramen restaurants began taking North America by storm in the past half decade, opening on the coasts and now working their way inland. But the… Continue reading Top 5 Growing Ramen Chains