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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.  
Rob Samtmann | Mar 12, 2018 |
Retail News

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
Rob Samtmann | Mar 12, 2018 |
Retail News

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.  
Rob Samtmann | Mar 08, 2018 |
Retail News

Driving Has a Certain Ring to It: Drive Time Demos

Is There Another Way? Since I broke into this business just over 20 years ago, the industry has customarily used radius ring demographic reports.  What would we do in the Philadelphia suburban market without the 1, 3, and 5-mile radius ring demos?  They have always been and have continued to be a great resource to […]

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