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Summer Retail Leasing Trends The retail sector has experienced headwinds but has found ways to thrive in a post-pandemic, supply and labor-constrained, and inflationary environment. The sector has shown continuous resiliency, and retail openings are accelerating. In the first six months of 2022, 4,238 store openings and 1,912 closures have been announced. All the while, […]

Orlando, FL Retail Market Overview Orlando has been recognized as a travel-friendly destination, boasting many accolades. Among them include the No. 1 Place to Get Married, 2021’s Best Summer Travel Destination, the No. 1 Cheapest Travel Destination, and the Best U.S. City for Recreation, according to various sources. Orlando holds a robust retail sector, with […]

Why Investors are Eyeing Collision Centers Although fewer people are traveling to work and school since the pandemic, there’s still a need to drive cars, and the safety and condition of them are critical. Collision centers or automotive repair and maintenance services can help keep all the features and systems of a vehicle functional throughout […]

What Is a Ghost Kitchen? COVID-19 significantly impacted the restaurant industry and how it operates. Between the pandemic, inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages, restaurants found new ways to cut operating costs. One of those ways is moving operations to a ghost kitchen business model.   A ghost kitchen or virtual restaurant are spaces […]

Southern California – Retail Market Report Los Angeles Market Overview Los Angeles is home to some of the nation’s most expensive retail real estate. With world-renowned areas including Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Abbot Kinney, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood, these high-street retail districts surpass the highest rental rates in the market. Although high in population, […]

Click here for the most recent retail market report.   Retail Makes Strides in the Midwest The retail sector within the Midwest has entered 2022 with a unique outlook driven by factors like evolving workplace flexibility, increasing market inflation, lingering supply chain issues, and a strong consumer desire for experience. Since the pandemic, retailers in […]

How Shopping Centers Can Mitigate Market Headwinds Retail is at the forefront of rampant inflationary pressures as consumers face price increases for gas, groceries, housing, and other essentials. As a result, retailers have become hyper-aware of the shift in buying habits and their bottom line. Since COVID-19, retailers have had a tough time balancing the […]

Matthews™ Market Movers, Q&A Uncertainty has plagued the real estate industry as increased interest rates loom. Fortunately, property fundamentals remain strong. In this Q&A, we asked our top agents to provide their specialized insight on what they see in the market and what discussions they are having with investors.   Alexander Harrold | Senior Vice […]

The Emergence of Virtual Patios When indoor capacity was limited throughout the pandemic, the ability to offer outdoor dining became a lifeline for many restaurants struggling to stay open. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of outdoor patio spaces has skyrocketed, helping many businesses remain open and profitable. With the emergence of virtual patios, the […]