New Jersey is known for its shopping, boasting the most malls in one area in the world—7 in just a 25 square mile radius. And while the pandemic may have put a temporary damper on the Garden State, New Jersey continues to see ongoing opening and expansion of retail. This growth could even increase due… Continue reading Dozens of Retailers expand in New Jersey
Author: Barton Strawn
Marketing specialist working in the real estate industry since 2018.
Evicting a No Lease Tenant
Great news. A big national-credit retailer wants a shopping-center space that’s currently occupied by struggling mom-and-pop tenants who are barely hanging on in a lease-less, or “at will” basis. The timing seems right to issue these month-to-month occupants their proverbial walking papers and quickly shoo them off the premises to free up the square footage.… Continue reading Evicting a No Lease Tenant
5 Expanding Retailers in New York State
It’s impossible to deny that New York’s economy has taken a hit because of the pandemic. Beloved restaurants closed their doors for good and chain retailers have flown the coup. According to the Center for an Urban Future, New York City lost 3.7% of its chain stores and restaurants. Still, 24% of chain retailers grew… Continue reading 5 Expanding Retailers in New York State
How To Make Sure A Retailer Is a Good Match For Your Space
As a smart landlord, you likely keep your eye on the latest trends in brick-and-mortar business. Scanning the latest headlines, keeping up with industry blogs, and figuring out which types of retailers seem to be thriving in spite of the current pandemic is par for the course when you own commercial real estate. Naturally, brands… Continue reading How To Make Sure A Retailer Is a Good Match For Your Space
6 Retailers Expanding in California
The Retail Industry has struggled for years because of internet giants like Amazon, especially now with COVID-19, but retailers in the food industry have a different story to tell. Here are five retailers expanding amid the Retail Apocalypse and COVID-19. Target Starting on the East Coast, Target quickly became essential to those on the West… Continue reading 6 Retailers Expanding in California
What Do Bankruptcy and Closures Really Mean For the Future of Retail?
The term “Retail Apocalypse” is trending. When you’re looking to fill vacancies, other words like “mass closures” or “bankruptcy” could also elicit an immediate “No thanks!” about certain brands. You may already be facing challenges to your business, and it makes sense that you wouldn’t want to take on a struggling tenant. But the truth… Continue reading What Do Bankruptcy and Closures Really Mean For the Future of Retail?
Could an E-Commerce Brand be your Next Tenant? Casper Partners With Sam’s Club
E-commerce driven, direct-to-consumer retail has boomed over the last decade. Companies like Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and Glossier have disrupted their respective industries, offering design forward products, as well as clever and beautiful marketing, at a lower than expected price point. In 2014, Casper set out to flip the mattress industry on its head.… Continue reading Could an E-Commerce Brand be your Next Tenant? Casper Partners With Sam’s Club
How do you know your retail database has accurate data?
Finding the right retailer to complement your center’s tenant mix consists of more than crossing your fingers, then plunging into an internet search for likely candidates. You need data, and plenty of it. This means you also need access to a quality database. A basic database should, at minimum, offer C-Suite members, headquarters locations and… Continue reading How do you know your retail database has accurate data?
Retailsphere Surveys Shopping Center Owners, Reveals the Worst Retail Tenants during Covid-19
Retailsphere interviewed dozens of shopping center owners and leasing managers nationwide to gain insights into the best, and more interesting, worst tenants during the Coronavirus pandemic. Of those interviewed, 28% noted a restaurant as their most difficult tenant over the past few months. While the list of difficult restaurants included national brands like Denny’s and… Continue reading Retailsphere Surveys Shopping Center Owners, Reveals the Worst Retail Tenants during Covid-19
Target among the Retailers Opening New Doors in Florida
Everyday it seems like another big retailer is declaring bankruptcy, announcing another set of store closures. The whole retail industry seems to be dwindling, that is if these constant closings are the only news. Despite the pandemic, other retail companies are announcing expansion. We’ve identified several brands that are, in fact, continuing to expand. While… Continue reading Target among the Retailers Opening New Doors in Florida