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Rob Samtmann | May 10, 2019 |
Retail News

The Retail Brokers Network

What is the Retail Brokers Network (RBN) and why did Equity Retail Brokers join?   The RBN is a national networking group founded in 1992 whose members are like us – successful independent brokerage firms that specialize in retail real estate. Upon joining in 2001, we wanted the ability to refer business nationally, while taking […]
Rob Samtmann | Apr 26, 2019 |
Retail News

Best Retail Sales Since 2017

The Best Retail Sales Since 2017 Brighten US Growth Outlook With first-quarter gross domestic product figures due April 26, the surprisingly strong retail report spurred economists to further increase projections. www.Globest.com By Reade Pickert | April 19, 2019 Photo by Bloomberg (Bloomberg) Retail sales in the U.S. jumped by the most since September 2017 and […]
Rob Samtmann | Apr 11, 2019 |
Retail News

The Outlandish Story Of Ollie’s

A $5 Billion Retail Empire That Sells Nothing Online (But Is Beating Amazon)   Abram Brown, Forbes Magazine                                                                            […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 05, 2019 |
Retail News

The Year of the Fry

French Fries Get A Makeover As Restaurant Competition Heats Up Forbes.com, Alicia Kelso  Is it too early to declare this the Year of the Fry?   Think about it. McDonald’s just launched limited-time cheesy bacon fries, no doubt targeting Wendy’s Baconator Fries (which, to be fair, have been around for nearly four years). Wendy’s responded […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 05, 2019 |
Retail News

Outdoor Communal Retail Spaces Are Getting Smaller

Communal and outdoor living spaces at retail centers are transitioning from big and flashy to a series of scaled-down living rooms. GlobeSt.com, By Kelsi Maree Borland | February 26, 2019 at 04:00 AM   Outdoor communal spaces at retail centers are getting smaller. Open gathering spaces have become a standard at retail centers, but they […]
Rob Samtmann | Feb 14, 2019 |
Retail News

We Understand...Tenant Pain Points

‘Pain Points’ are defined as “A problem real or perceived.”  Our job as tenant representation brokers is to understand, avoid, and cure tenant pain points.  It’s our pleasure to be a resource for tenants, meeting client objectives and ensuring pain points are not felt under our watch. If you aren’t yet working with us and […]
Rob Samtmann | Feb 08, 2019 |
Retail News

Retail Going to the Dogs?

I have the pleasure of working with two Mars affiliated companies, Blue Pearl Animal Hospital and Banfied Pet Hospital. This article mentions yet another affiliated company, Camp Bow Wow and I thought it was of real interest. These businesses are helping to change the face of retail real estate. Two Pet Daycare Franchises Battle for […]
Rob Samtmann | Jan 07, 2019 |
Retail News

The Winners in Retail, 2018

Walmart isn’t the only retailer already winning… By Lauren Thomas, CNBC In any competition, there are winners and losers. And among retailers competing for customers, the winners of 2018 beat their rivals by providing faster delivery, better online and mobile shopping options, and the trendiest products. Those who failed or were slow to adapt? Bon-Ton, […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 19, 2018 |
Retail News

Amazon Fresh Future in Doubt?

Some Amazon Fresh customers are slamming the grocery-delivery service over disappearing and ruined orders, and it raises questions about its future. BusinessInsider.com, Dennis Green.   Some customers are saying that Amazon Fresh is growing rotten. The online grocery-delivery service has undergone many changes in the past year, and it’s racking up poor customer reviews as […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 19, 2018 |
Retail News

These Retail Trends May Not Make It Through 2019

This author believes fast fashion and grocery delivery are the biggest retail trends that will come to an end next year.  I would love to get your opinion.   GlobeStreet.com.  By Kelsi Maree Borland | December 07, 2018 The retail industry is rapidly evolving, and trends that were once mainstays have been dying out. This […]

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