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Commercial Real Estate Strategic Planning Guide

Strategic planning is a crucial aspect of any business enterprise, and the real estate industry is no different. Good strategic planning lies at the heart of market success, and having a well-defined commercial real estate strategic plan is essential, as it helps companies in their real estate and business plan decision-making.  Taking a proactive approach […]

National Commercial Real Estate Broker Overview and Benefits

A real estate broker is a licensed professional who specializes in the intricacies of commercial property transactions, allowing them to act as a middleman between property owners and those looking to buy commercial real estate and also help clients sell, lease, or manage commercial real estate or investment properties.  However, a national commercial real estate […]

Retail Property Management Guide for 2024

Effective retail property management is an important element of maintaining property value for landlords. In this guide, we’ll dive into commercial property management and explore some of its core aspects and ideas. Understanding Retail Property Management Property management is an important element in maintaining and growing the value of retail commercial real estate investments, mainly […]

Retail Site Selection, A Complete Guide

Retail site selection is an analytical process that’s part of the strategic decision-making of a business when selecting the right location for a brick-and-mortar store. The right store location will maximize exposure and visibility to daily traffic, which ultimately translates to increased sales.  The retail site selection process and how it’s conducted will have a […]

The Latest Blow to Retail Healthcare

Walmart’s Decision to Close Health Centers and the Implications for Retail Healthcare In a recent announcement, Walmart revealed its decision to shutter its Walmart Health centers and virtual care business, citing an unsustainable business model in primary care. This move marks a significant shift in the landscape of retail health clinics and underscores the challenges […]

Kroger adds stores to divestiture list as it tries to gain support for Albertsons merger

In an effort to appease regulators who have sued to block its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons, Kroger announced yesterday that it has updated its plan to divest hundreds of stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers. Kroger’s new plan calls for the divestiture of 579 stores, which is 166 more than originally proposed. Company Chairman […]

Amazon to abandon cashierless payments in grocery stores

Amazon announced that in a response to customer feedback it is discontinuing its “Just Walk Out” technology at Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the U.S. The “Just Walk Out” technology uses artificial intelligence to enable shoppers to take items off the shelf, walk out of the store, and have the bill charged directly to their […]

FTC claims larger grocers used pandemic to increase profits

The Federal Trade Commission released a report last week accusing large grocers like Walmart, Amazon and Kroger of using pandemic-era supply chain disruptions “as an opportunity to further raise prices and increase their profits, which remain elevated today.” The report also claims that consumers were hit with skyrocketing prices for groceries and shortages on products […]

Aldi leads fastest growing grocers of 2023

According to a report by JLL, the fastest growing grocers opened 253 stores and added 8.4 million square feet of new space last year. Aldi was the most aggressive grocer in terms of expansion, opening 109 locations. The report listed other fast-growing grocers, including the following: Publix – 38 new stores in 2023 Sprouts Farmers […]

Whole Foods launching urban small-format concept

Whole Foods announced that it is planning to open “quick-shop” small format stores ranging between 7,000 and 14,000 square feet in urban neighborhoods. The stores will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop and the first location is slated to open later this year at 1175 Third Ave on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. […]