Retail

Strong Retail Fundamentals Limiting Value-Add Opportunities, Boosting Outlook and Sales Trends for Most Retail Sub-Types Lack Of Available Space Discouraging Listings for Lower-Tier Centers Retail has successfully overcome the “Retail Apocalypse” narrative that dominated the 2010s, and has even improved its performance since the onset of COVID-19. While e-commerce is fully integrated into consumer habits, […]

REIT Earnings Recap & Forward Momentum: Q3 2024 Quarterly Insights from Open-Air Shopping Center REITs The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their earnings calls for Q3 2024 and gave their insights on what they expect for the remainder of the year. Property operations continue to remain rock solid as occupancy numbers and leasing […]

Austin, TX Retail Market Report Market Overview Austin’s retail market is experiencing tight conditions driven by strong demand and limited available space. The city’s fast-growing population, increasing household incomes, and robust consumption, continues to attract retailers, fueling significant demand for retail space. Ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the country, much of […]

Central Florida Retail Market Report Market Overview Central Florida’s economy is strong, with an annual job growth rate in 2023 that ranks second among the top 50 metros in the United States, trailing only Austin, and retail trade and real estate have driven GDP growth. The region’s population also increased by 2.1% over that time, […]

Why Private Equity is Investing in the Collision Repair Market The collision repair industry has transformed significantly, evolving into a $36 billion market experiencing rapid growth fueled by private equity (PE) investments. Once dominated by independent operators, the sector is now increasingly controlled by large, multi-shop operators (MSOs) with strong financial backing. Over the past […]

South Florida Retail Market Report Palm Beach Market Overview Palm Beach retail leasing activity has experienced a slowdown driven by lack of available space. Over 1.6 million SF has been leased in 2024, down from recent peak levels of over 2.6 million SF leased over Q3 2021. Total leased SF makes up over 13% of […]

Houston Retail Market Report Market Overview The Houston retail market remains at an equilibrium moving into the end of the year. Net deliveries have exceeded demand over five out of the past six quarters. Moveouts over the first three quarters of 2024 were up almost 20% year-over-year. The overall availability rate has been higher as […]

What to Look Out for When Reviewing an NNN Lease What is a Triple Net Lease? A lease agreement where the tenant agrees to cover all expenses, including property taxes, building insurance, and maintenance, in addition to paying rent and utilities, is known as a triple net (NNN) lease. This is a type of commercial […]

Why Let That Space Sit Empty? Spirit Halloween’s Real Estate Leasing Opportunities As the leaves turn and Halloween approaches, Spirit Halloween emerges to transform vacant retail spaces into vibrant, themed pop-up stores. This seasonal phenomenon showcases how landlords can effectively utilize empty storefronts and tap into the excitement of Halloween. With Spirit Halloween’s comprehensive product […]