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Rob Samtmann | Sep 05, 2024 |
Retail News

The Optics Behind Warby Parker’s Expansion Plan

Warby Parker remains committed to eventually opening 900 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, of which it now operates around 256. In 2024, the average American is projected to buy nearly four pairs of eyewear. For Warby Parker, this trend represents a substantial opportunity to enhance its market presence both online and in physical stores. In early August, […]
Rob Samtmann | Aug 15, 2024 |
Retail News

Surprise Jump in Retail Sales

Retail sales rose 1 percent in July, reversing a June slowdown and marking the largest jump in more than two years. In a recent Washington Post article, Abha Bhattarai reports on how data from the Commerce Department shows Americans are demonstrating strong spending power, fueling a vibrant U.S. economy and easing concerns about a potential […]
Rob Samtmann | Jul 25, 2024 |
Retail News

Prime Day Rehearsal for 2024 Holidays

The curtain has closed on Amazon Prime Day 2024, and while Amazon celebrates a “record-breaking” performance—$14.2 billion in revenue in the U.S. alone, marking an 11.2% year-over-year increase—the real focus is now shifting to Q4 and the holiday shopping season. A recent article by Jon Bird in Forbes.com points out that Prime Day offers a […]
Rob Samtmann | Jul 08, 2024 |
Retail News

QSRs Have A Big Need For Small Space

Retail Leasing Activity Surges Post-Pandemic, Driven by Food and Beverage Tenants In a recent Forbes.com article, Naveen Jaggi detailed how retail leasing has seen a robust revival after the pandemic, with food and beverage tenants spearheading this resurgence. These tenants comprised 20% of total retail leasing activity in 2023, and in 2024, over 2,000 new […]
Rob Samtmann | Jun 17, 2024 |
Retail News

The Unlikely New Real-Estate Darling

Property owners have historically viewed restaurants as risky tenants, given the high rate of failure in the food service industry. However, with Americans dining out more than ever, restaurants are now emerging as the hottest corner of retail real estate. In recent years, food services have accounted for over 19% of all retail leases, the […]
Rob Samtmann | May 28, 2024 |
Retail News

Fast-Casual's Post-Pandemic Boom

The Resilience and Growth of Fast-Casual Restaurants: A Post-Pandemic Success Story The fast-casual restaurant category has been a dynamic player in the food industry since its inception in the 1990s, marked by the emergence of trailblazers like Chipotle. This segment truly came of age in the 2010s, a period shaped by the aftermath of the […]
Rob Samtmann | May 07, 2024 |
Retail News

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 […]
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 […]

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