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In November 2018, California residents are expected to vote on Proposition 10, a statewide Affordable Housing Act which would repeal the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act and give cities the ability to impost rent-control policies. Proponents say Proposition 10 will fix California’s housing crisis but, opponents say it will do the exact opposite. The following […]

As the retail landscape changes and the number of options for consumers grows, convenience stores are forced to innovate to remain competitive. As a convenience store owner, it is imperative to understand not only how to weather these changes but also how to position your property for future success. Matthews™ explores pressing threats to convenience […]

This week Walmart announced a partnership with Advance Auto Parts to create an online automotive specialty store on Walmart.com. The new online store will complement Walmart’s automotive offering of common parts and accessories online and in stores, including an extensive assortment of tire, lube and battery services in more than 2,500 Walmart Auto Care Centers across the country. In the […]

Over the past couple of years, the retail sector has seen significant changes. With the Amazon threat now looming over the pharmacy industry, we’ve seen mergers and acquisitions heavily increase to compete with the e-commerce giant. According to leading research, the drug store industry generates $271 billion in annual revenue with retailers CVS, Walgreens, and […]

A year ago, Connect Media sat down with Matthews Real Estate Investment Services’ David Harrington, to ask him why the Southern California company was hanging its shingle in North Texas. At the time, Harrington, who is Matthews’ executive vice president and national director multifamily, was speaking at the annual Connect Texas Multifamily Conference. Mr. Harrington is […]

In today’s changing retail landscape, we often see news updates delivering a solemn message of yet another giant taking a hit in the market. Grocers that have traditionally dominated the market and shown strong sales growth are succumbing to the perils of the ever-changing grocery industry. In January of 2018, the Walmart owned retail warehouse, […]

A good preventative maintenance plan will prevent costly repairs and replacements down the line. Matthews™ outlines the steps to take and the unique teams to have in place to get the most out of your plan. Find out if you’re taking the right steps to save on your property expenses and how Matthews™ can help.