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Rob Samtmann | Sep 21, 2018 |
Retail News

Ross: As Others Retrench, Discount Chains Grow

This article offers a handful of nuggets that break down why discounters like Ross are finding success against online shopping.   Ross‘s average item price is only $10 98% of Ross’s goods are under $30 Online retail has trouble offering these prices for top brands and still making money Ross and others buy excess inventory from […]
Rob Samtmann | Sep 11, 2018 |
Retail News

NEW STORES - December'17-July'18

Please note, this list was compiled using a Google Alert for “new stores”.  The list is not guaranteed to be complete, but serves as a reference for the retail real estate community.  My hope is that it will be useful to you in some form or fashion. At the least, it can serve as a sign […]
Rob Samtmann | Aug 31, 2018 |
Retail News

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 an indoor […]
Rob Samtmann | Aug 27, 2018 |
Retail News

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 […]
Rob Samtmann | Aug 14, 2018 |
Retail News

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….  
Rob Samtmann | Jul 30, 2018 |
Retail News

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 […]
Rob Samtmann | Jul 17, 2018 |
Retail News

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 […]
Rob Samtmann | May 24, 2018 |
Retail News

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
Rob Samtmann | Apr 30, 2018 |
Retail News

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
Rob Samtmann | Apr 07, 2018 |
Retail News

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.  

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Rob is Managing Principal of Equity Retail Brokers and he specializes in tenant representation and leasing.

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