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Rob Samtmann | Mar 04, 2024 |
Retail News

Spring Is In The Air!

Small Business Owners’ Optimism Reaches 22-Year High As we approach spring, there’s a prevailing sense of optimism. There are many strong indicators, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marking their best February performance since 2015, and the Dow exhibiting its strongest showing since 2021. Notably, inflation appears to be easing, as reflected in the 2.4% […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 04, 2024 |
Retail News

Philly Displays Robust Retail Sector

In the evolving landscape of Philadelphia’s commercial real estate market between the first quarters of 2020 and 2024, distinct trends have emerged in major property sectors—retail, industrial, multifamily, and office. Contrary to expectations, the retail sector displayed remarkable resilience amid the pandemic, benefiting from robust consumer spending and restrained new construction. Strong spending from consumers, […]
Rob Samtmann | Feb 19, 2024 |
Retail News

US Consumer Confidence Highest Since 2021

In January, there was a noteworthy uptick in US consumer confidence, which hit the highest point since the end of 2021. This surge was underpinned by an increasingly positive outlook on the economy and job market, coupled with a more optimistic perspective on inflation. According to data released on Tuesday, the Conference Board’s sentiment gauge […]
Rob Samtmann | Jan 18, 2024 |
Retail News

Dynamic Shifts in Philly Real Estate

In a transformative period for the Philadelphia area’s commercial real estate sector, the recent signing of the largest office lease in over a decade by David Werner Real Estate Investments with Dow underscores a significant milestone, spotlighting the strategic growth of the life sciences and office campus in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Simultaneously, in 2023 industrial properties […]
Rob Samtmann | Jan 04, 2024 |
Retail News

Navigating the 2024 Interest Rate Landscape

The anticipation of interest rate cuts in the coming year has sparked considerable debate among investors, especially as the presidential campaign takes center stage. According to Kiplinger’s recent article, “Interest Rates Outlook: Future Decline in Short-Term Rates Complicated by Politics”, the Federal Reserve’s Summary of Economic Projections suggests the possibility of three rate cuts in […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 12, 2023 |
Retail News

Holiday Shopping Pulled In Two Directions

As the echoes of Black Friday weekend fade, the retail realm experiences a temporary lull, with shoppers regrouping and procrastinators feeling the pressure to check off their holiday shopping lists. In this dynamic post-Black Friday landscape, we explore the recent economic indicators, global market shifts, and the evolving relationship between online and in-store retail. Consumer […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 21, 2023 |
Retail News

Retail Sales (The Week Before Thanksgiving)

This holiday season is pretty hard to predict. Even though there are a lot of signs that things might not be so hot, people are still spending money. We don’t know what will happen – will people run out of money before or after the holidays? Or will they just keep spending forever? Will they […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 09, 2023 |
Retail News

2023 Holiday Sales Growth Expected

The National Retail Federation’s annual holiday forecast predicts that holiday retail sales are anticipated to increase between 3% and 4% this year, reaching a record-breaking total of over $957 billion. The NRF suggests that if sales reach the upper end of their forecast, Americans could potentially spend up to $30 billion more than they did […]
Rob Samtmann | Oct 19, 2023 |
Retail News

The New Wegman's Isn't Quite a Supermarket.

In a recent interesting article, Forbes discusses the newest Wegman’s, a brand-new supermarket opening in Greenwich Village this week. This event is already sending ripples through the Manhattan real estate and commercial landscape, given that a full-fledged supermarket is a rare convenience for residents of this vibrant borough. However, it would be remiss to categorize […]
Rob Samtmann | Sep 18, 2023 |
Retail News

Downtown Philly Dominates Office Construction

Philadelphia’s office construction scene is buzzing with activity, with a whopping 3.7 million square feet of office properties currently under development in the region. This significant construction surge has taken center stage in the third quarter of the year. Let’s look at the numbers: Downtown Domination: The majority of this construction boom is concentrated in […]

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