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Prop Tech Refocused: Data Collection to Create Retail Community

by Sarah Daniels May 10, 2022

The popularity of property technology (prop tech) has expanded rapidly as retail owners and operators look for chances to streamline and improve their properties via data collection. However, says Sandy Sigal, president and CEO of NewMark Merrill, the hardest part of making prop tech useful isn’t collecting data. “The hard part about implementing prop tech successfully is making sure that the data is understandable, actionable and can be used by a wide array of people. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with data, and it can be very hard to draw …

May 10, 2022

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America’s Shopping Patterns Turn Suburban

by Sarah Daniels May 9, 2022

The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. has closed on the acquisition of 77 open-air shopping centers and two single-tenant service retail properties as part of a previously announced 81-property, $1.3 billion portfolio acquisition. A strategic rebranding in February from American Finance Trust reflects a continuing focus on the shopping habits of today’s consumer, says Michael Weil, CEO of The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. “Where America Shops.” And where America shops, according to Weil, is in the suburbs. “Whether they’re on their way home from work or taking the kids to school, …

May 9, 2022

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City of Murrieta Fosters Retail Growth, Especially in Experiential Sectors

by Sarah Daniels May 5, 2022

The city of Murrieta is a city on the grow — and for this area, the process of developing means expanding and deepening retail offerings, many of which are in the realm of experiential retail. The city is seeking to make a name for itself as it expands its offering for its residents and attracts visitors interested in family friendly fun, dining experiences and resorts that cater to relaxation. Located in Southwest Riverside County between Los Angeles and San Diego, Murrieta has a population of more than 118,000. The city …

May 5, 2022

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Faris Lee: Retail Presents Attractive Opportunities Post-Pandemic

by Sarah Daniels May 4, 2022

Multifamily and industrial may be the hottest product types for investors in today’s current market, but Jeff Conover and Shaun Riley, managing principals at Irvine, Calif.-based Faris Lee Investments, believe retail presents the optimum opportunity for achieving strong cash-on-cash yields for investors. “It comes down to one thing,” explains Conover. “Higher yield.” Triple-net leases also mean expenses get passed down to the tenant. Speaking of tenants, Riley notes that tenant rosters are stronger than ever nowadays. The pandemic culled the herd a bit, so to speak, but the tenants who …

May 4, 2022

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Retail Investment Strengths Expected to Continue in 2022

by Sarah Daniels January 18, 2022

A new influx of money taking aim at the retail sector made 2021 a strong year for investment sales in the category. Factors like continued inflow of capital, attractive yields, reduced fears about the disappearance of the 1031 exchange and the opportunities for deals indicate that 2022 will likely follow in 2021’s footsteps as a high-performing year. Don MacLellan, managing principal at Faris Lee, explains that since the beginning of the third quarter of last year, the company has seen a significant inflow of capital interested in retail investment properties, …

January 18, 2022

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Tech Offers Insight for Shopping Center Owners Looking to React to Consumer Data

by Sarah Daniels October 12, 2021

“Retail has one very serious advantage as an asset class — it provides a lot of data. However, very few people actually look at the data,” says Sandy Sigal, president and CEO of NewMark Merrill. Historically, gathering data required landlords and managers to physically visit sites, and data insights would likely have been skewed based on time of day for the visit, momentary traffic variables or incomplete sales reports. Today’s technology automatically captures much more complete data related to consumer demographics and behavior patterns. For today’s shopping center owners, the …

October 12, 2021

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Retail’s Current Watchlist: Spending, Stimulus, Stagflation

by Sarah Daniels June 16, 2021

Retail, when it really boils down to it, is dictated by the almighty dollar. This, of course, means those who hold those dollars are in control. Consumers have been on quite the wild ride over the past 16 months, and sitting up front with them is the retail industry. “Brick and mortar will come back, but it’s going to come back differently,” says Richard Chichester, president and CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based Faris Lee Investments. “There is pent-up demand after a year of being shut down. The pandemic accelerated the emphasis …

June 16, 2021

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Webinar: Will Southeast Retail Investment Activity Bounce Back in 2021?

by Sarah Daniels November 19, 2020

Shopping Center Business and Southeast Real Estate Business hosted “Southeast Retail Investment Outlook — Will Retail Investment Activity Bounce Back in 2021?” A panel of retail experts covered topics like the lending atmosphere, impacts of e-commerce and tenant types likely to expand or contract. Buyer pool shifts, seller considerations in regards to timing and the outlook for grocery-anchored spaces are all reviewed and considered. Plus, how might the presidential and congressional elections alter investment activity in 2021 for the Southeast’s top retail markets? Register and listen to learn from a panel of retail professionals …

November 19, 2020

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Webinar: Driving Retail Income Through Specialty Leasing & Ancillary Revenue

by Sarah Daniels October 23, 2020

On October 15 Ancillary Retail hosted a webinar titled “Driving Income Through Specialty Leasing and Ancillary Revenue.” Webinar panelists shared how important it is to quickly shift strategy, not just in relation to COVID-19, but everywhere that customers and retailers are already adapting to omnichannel shopping. Events and marketing efforts are being streamlined to go virtual while also supporting those customers who are still comfortable visiting brick-and-mortar stores. Cynthia Czech shared details about Pacific Retail Capital Partners’ successful rollout of CosmeCon 2020 that included boxes for attendees to use during …

October 23, 2020

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Webinar: Las Vegas Retail Outlook — How is the Las Vegas Retail Sector Responding to COVID-19?

by Sarah Daniels September 11, 2020

Webinar: Las Vegas Retail Outlook — How is the Las Vegas Retail Sector responding to COVID-19? hosted by Shopping Center Business and Western Real Estate Business, covers the approaches taken by an expert panel of retail leaders responding to COVID-19. Watch Webinar: Las Vegas Retail Outlook — How is the Las Vegas Retail Sector responding to COVID-19? to learn what retailers, restaurants, and developers need to thrive and what our panelists anticipate for retail in the near future. See a list of some topics covered below. How significantly has decreased tourism affected …

September 11, 2020

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