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Frisco’s New Attractions Draw Tourists, Retailers

by Sarah Daniels May 20, 2023

Just 25 miles north of Dallas sits Frisco, Texas, a city that’s famous for The Star — the 91-acre Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters and practice facility. Like many Texans, Jeff Cheney, mayor of Frisco, loves The Star, but he loves even more the opportunities it provides to residents, visitors, nearby businesses and anyone who wants to be a part of the action. “With seven million visitors a year, we’re known as ‘Sports City USA,’” Mayor Cheney says. “One of the biggest things you can do as a city is help local …

May 20, 2023

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North Florida Retail Demand Remains High, But Headwinds Could Temper Enthusiasm

by Sarah Daniels May 18, 2023

North Florida has been a hotbed of retail activity that hasn’t shown signs of slowing, according to Carrie Smith, senior vice president of retail at Franklin Street in Jacksonville, Fla. “Retail is nothing short of being red hot,” she says. “It’s probably in the most aggressive dealmaking mode since I’ve been in business. The deal flow is very high, and it’s hard to keep up.” Jacksonville boasts low vacancy rates, in part due to its rapid population growth throughout 2022. According to Franklin Street’s latest data, Jacksonville saw deliveries of …

May 18, 2023

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Glendale California Retail Hub Pulls in Merchants, Customers

by Sarah Daniels May 11, 2023

Less than 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles is Glendale, Calif., a city with nearly 200,000 residents and an enviable location if you’re a retailer. “Within a 10-mile radius, we have access to more than 2.5 million people,” says Soua Vang, deputy director of economic development for the City of Glendale. “We are strategically located within the LA marketplace, just minutes away from some of Southern California’s most popular destinations.” If you’re a visitor, those popular destinations may include the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Walk of Fame or Universal Studios. …

May 11, 2023

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Buyers Have Reasons to Buy, Sellers Just Need to Sell

by Sarah Daniels May 10, 2023

Margaret Caldwell, managing director and senior vice president at Northmarq in Atlanta, thinks this is a great time to be a retail owner. The only problem? Sellers do too. “The biggest challenge is the small supply of retail in this market,” she says. “Sellers are very hesitant to sell, even though the ones who are selling are experiencing great results and achieving their pricing.” Caldwell notes that in the Southeast there has been a slight change in pricing of around 50 basis points over the past year or so. However, …

May 10, 2023

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Placemaking Is At The Heart Of Retail Redevelopment Projects

by Sarah Daniels May 8, 2023

Owners are incorporating new uses and tenants that help foster an environment where consumers want to linger. The future of retail has been questioned many times in the last few years, but the sector continues to evolve and overcome the obstacles that arise. Today’s consumers want a gathering place to dine, drink and be entertained, especially after the isolation and stay-at-home mandates they endured throughout the pandemic. With that in mind, owners are redeveloping many underutilized retail properties into new concepts that invigorate the towns in which they reside. Take …

May 8, 2023

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Communication Is Key to Success in Today’s Retail Environment, Complementing Data Analysis, Localized Approaches

by Sarah Daniels May 8, 2023

Sandy Sigal, president and CEO of NewMark Merrill in Calabasas, Calif., thinks it’s about time we update the real estate adage, “If you build it, they will come.” In a market grappling with online shopping, inflation, high interest rates and more, Sigal believes the real advice today is, “If you communicate, they will come.” This sort of high-level communication shouldn’t just apply to the public but also to a retail landlord’s merchants and company employees. An elevated approach to sharing information means a wealth of accessible data to help NewMark …

May 8, 2023

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Moreno Valley Promotes Commercial Growth

by Sarah Daniels May 4, 2023

One location in Southern California consistently wins out when it comes to successful companies looking to expand their brand: the City of Moreno Valley. Companies like Sprouts, Raising Cane’s, Texas Roadhouse, Hilton, Capriotti’s and WoodSpring Suites are developing and growing here, supported by Moreno Valley’s stellar pro-business environment, strategic location, affordable lease rate and a skilled and motivated workforce. Fortune 500 and international companies are thriving in Moreno Valley, and the reasons why are clear: location, growth and retail incentives within the hottest market in Southern California. Moreno Valley Offers …

May 4, 2023

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New Orleans District Promotes Comprehensive, Celebratory Approach to Retail Strategy

by Sarah Daniels May 3, 2023

Laissez les bons temps vendre! Let the good times retail! The Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans (DDD) is tasked with developing retail in the Canal Street area, a zone bounded by Iberville Street, the Pontchartrain Expressway, Claiborne Avenue and the Mississippi River. The DDD brings a comprehensive approach to attracting a diverse offering of retailers and restaurants to this stretch most famous as the site of Caesars Superdome. And DDD has a strategy like no other to accomplish its goals, a strategy that includes attracting retail, …

May 3, 2023

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Key Variable Moving Forward in Today’s Market? Motivation from Both Sides

by Sarah Daniels December 6, 2022

Motivation is one of the prime drivers in any market cycle. Some markets are affected by interest rates and others by inflation. One way or another, however, a retail investment and its returns need to provide an investor a reason to stay active regardless of the state of the market. Scott DeYoung, senior managing director at Irvine, Calif.-based Faris Lee Investments, notes that for sellers in today’s market, it can all come down to timing. “There will always be transactions because every investment has a horizon,” he explains. “There is …

December 6, 2022

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Today’s Pricing Strategy is a Mix of Art, Science

by Sarah Daniels September 20, 2022

There will always be a tug-of-war between retail buyers and sellers — or, really, buyers and sellers of any kind. Both parties want to achieve the best price, but that number looks quite different depending on their side of the table. Though every asset is different, in many ways pricing is made easier based on whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. But what about those transition times? The ones where a market has crested or dipped and is going the other direction? “Pricing today is a little bit of …

September 20, 2022

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