As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to stretch on, and states are only slowly reopening, there has been a slew of large retailers to file for bankruptcy including J. Crew, Pier 1, Tuesday Morning and JC Penny – all of whom have large national footprints. Many shopping center owners and managers are wondering what they should… Continue reading My Anchor Tenant Just Filed for Bankruptcy. What Now?
Author: Barton Strawn
Marketing specialist working in the real estate industry since 2018.
The Outdoor Segment Brings Fresh Attitude to Retail
No matter how easy and innovative online shopping becomes, it can never replace the tactile experience of shopping in person. And when looking for a perfectly balanced fishing pole, the right amount of legroom in a kayak, or the just-right weight of a base layer jacket, nothing beats trying it yourself. Outdoor enthusiasts are spending… Continue reading The Outdoor Segment Brings Fresh Attitude to Retail
Top 5 Asia-Italian fusion Eateries in the Mid-Atlantic
Asia and Italy are known throughout the world for their standout dishes. There’s the spice of Szechuan, the sweet and sour tang of Thailand, the earthy and bright zip of Genoa’s pesto, and the warm, rich flavor of bolognese. These flavors stand strong in our minds, making Asian-Italian fusion sound like an unnatural fit. But… Continue reading Top 5 Asia-Italian fusion Eateries in the Mid-Atlantic
Earth Fare Prepping to Reopen at Least 7 Stores by Summer
After filing for bankruptcy and closing all 50 stores in February, the health food store Earth Fare is planning a comeback.In early February, the specialty organic grocery store Earth Fare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Within two months, the chain closed all 50 branches, laid off 3,000 staff members, sold 10 locations to larger… Continue reading Earth Fare Prepping to Reopen at Least 7 Stores by Summer
Top 5 Doggie Day Care concepts in the Mid-Atlantic
With Coronavirus, pet adoptions have increased dramatically. Even before this, younger generations were finding themselves adding pets to their families. Once travel begins to open back up after Covid-19, people will begin looking for their next destination to visit. This also means finding a place where these pets can stay and have fun while their… Continue reading Top 5 Doggie Day Care concepts in the Mid-Atlantic
Top 5 Fitness Studios in the Mid-Atlantic
Studio fitness centers, or “boutique” studios, are riding an up-cycle in the health-club business. With growth of more than 100 percent among fitness concepts in the past five years, the segment remains an out performer. Studio clubs have an intimate feel with personalized instruction and are quick to advance the latest fitness trends. They’re increasingly… Continue reading Top 5 Fitness Studios in the Mid-Atlantic
Can luxury brands help save physical retail?
Luxury retail has been a haute ticket of late. In fact, strong growth in the high-margin luxury segment has been sustenance for the industry during the so-called “retail apocalypse.” In 2019, luxury rose above other non-commodity, non-discount retail, growing 4% year-over-year to about $309 billion, according to a Bain & Co. Luxury Study. Luxury customers… Continue reading Can luxury brands help save physical retail?
Top 5 Growing Ramen Chains
Ramen, Japanese for “pulled noodles,” is still called Chuka Soba in some dining spaces. But by any other name, those delicate wheat-flour noodles served in long-simmering broth, are still…delicious. Japanese ramen restaurants began taking North America by storm in the past half decade, opening on the coasts and now working their way inland. But the… Continue reading Top 5 Growing Ramen Chains
Top 5 Experiential Businesses in Utah
As we look to the future of retail commerce, shoppers are moving more to an online experience, yet a hybrid pivot of commerce is coming. That hybrid is bringing them back offline and into in-person experiences. That hybrid is emerging now, and it is the power of experiential businesses. Experiential business merges entertainment and technology… Continue reading Top 5 Experiential Businesses in Utah
Top 5 Expanding Fried Chicken Brands
Fried chicken has been having a moment. A big moment. Find someone who doesn’t like fried chicken and we’d say you found someone who is lying. Adding a fried chicken restaurant to your shopping center is a great way to bring a timeless classic to your customers. Here are some of our favorite players in… Continue reading Top 5 Expanding Fried Chicken Brands