End Tables, Ottomans…and Wine Bars?
Furniture Retailers Go to New Lengths to Draw Buyers, Support Mall Expansions, Luring Customers With Exotic Wildlife, Wine Bars CoStar News: August 28, 2018 | Rob Smith Bob’s Discount Furniture is among the furniture retailers expanding across the country, taking space in malls and shopping centers. A Gallery Furniture store in Houston features […]
Healthcare Real Estate Is Being Pulled In Multiple Directions
Matthew Rothstein’s article in Bisnow East Coast, on how healthcare is changing rapidly as an industry, brings up some interesting points on how the traditional model of decentralized primary care providers, specialist networks and inpatient hospitals has become obsolete. He points out that the current drive to make access to healthcare a simple, short trip […]
What’s in YOUR State? (The 50 states of retail development)
ICSC’s recent article on retail developments in each state details how developers are moving dirt across the country: building new retail and mixed-use centers and renovating and rehabbing existing properties. Here’s the view from 30,000 feet….
Fast Casual Traffic Only Segment to Grow in Last 5 Years
Even though much of the U.S. restaurant industry continues to struggle with sluggish customer visits, the fast casual channel continues to grow. This July 2018 QSR article discusses how visits to fast casual restaurants have grown 6 percent annually over the last five years, stemming in large part from store openings, and how fast casual […]
Restaurant Chain Growth
This article shows a brief, but good list of restaurant chains with both size (in number of units) and momentum in growth. Three are from the Coffee-Snack segment. Two are from Chicken and there is one from C-Store, Pizza, and Limited Service/Mexican. Note, many, but not all, of the expanding chains rely on franchising. We’re […]
Amazon Go Possibly Opening in San Francisco
Whether Amazon opens the store or not, I thought this article provided good insight into the Amazon Go concept. Retail Dive: Amazon Go stores are reportedly coming to San Francisco and Chicago
Giant Spending $70 Million on Pennsylvania Expansion
See the following article detailing the following for Giant: 6 new stores 2 remodels of existing stores 5 new fueling stations The Produce News Article
New Pet Supplies Plus Store
Say hello to the new Pet Supplies Plus store in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania. Special thanks to Pet Supplies Plus, the Morello’s, & the owner of the center, Raymour & Flanigan. Brian Wherty and I were happy to be a part of the process.
Dollar General Overview Article
This article provides good Dollar General statistics, growth plans, information about the middle class, and an overview of the competition. It’s a brief article that’s worth your time. The Inquirer Article
New Starbucks in Royersford, Pennsylvania.
Making progress on a Cash & Caffeine in Royersford, PA. Not long until some fresh Starbucks. Diamond Credit Union sharing the building.