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The Matthews Podcast | Episode #1 The State of the Shopping Center Market On this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, specialized agents dissect the shopping center sector and the shifts occurring in the space with Matthews™ Market Leader, Matthew Wallace. We are joined by CRE experts Devon Dykstra the Director of Western US Shopping Centers, Tripp […]

Shopping Center Owners in 2021 are approaching retail leasing cautiously and selectively due to the rent instability that occurred in 2020. Many landlords suffered as collection issues and vacancies rose because of the pandemic. As a result, new construction shopping centers welcome tenants based on their essential nature, income, and pricing transparency. As consumer shopping […]

There is a transformation occurring within the commercial real estate space as consumers adjust to the “new normal.” Here we explore the trends and numerous opportunities available in the market.   Top Trends in the U.S. 1. Convenience, Accessibility, Speed 2. Digital First Economy 3. Hybrid Workforce 4. Suburbanization 5. Flex Space 6. Just-in-Case Inventory Strategy 7. Affordability 8. Consolidation 9. Rise in Niche […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE While the decline in the physical retail store began before the arrival of COVID-19, the pandemic served as the final nail in the coffin to struggling retailers. Chains that were falling behind on consumer trends and preferences, like online shopping, saw depleting sales during nationwide lockdowns. It’s not all […]

The Benefits of Healthcare Real Estate in a Shopping Center What do grocery stores, a pumpkin spice latte, a COVID-19 test, and a flu shot all have in common? They can be all be found at your neighborhood shopping center on a single shopping trip. As physicians expand their reach into retail, it is becoming […]

A Post-Pandemic Reality While shopping center retailers are undoubtedly being affected by COVID-19, there is still positive growth and activity for shopping centers as they learn to adapt to the ever-changing consumer sentiment, the rapid advance of technology, and now, the coronavirus. Many department stores, the leading drivers of foot traffic, are leaving behind malls […]

Covid-19 upheaved the economy and spread uncertainty around the nation, Matthews™ is committed to keeping investors informed on market conditions by breaking down CRE trends and the movements investors should keep on their radar. Top 10 Trends in Commercial Real Estate  A new shopping center retail market Changing consumer preferences A growing e-commerce presence Localization […]

Click here to download full report With the nation on the road to reopening, retailers are reflecting on the disruption created by COVID-19, an estimated $150 billion in sales was lost in April. Over the last two months, 75 percent of non-essential retail stores remained closed, and 1.3 million U.S. store employees were furloughed. The […]

The United States economy has been in a near-total shut down for all of April, and many states are remaining in lockdown until the end of May or later. In the past six weeks, widespread business closures have left a lasting impression on the overall market, and initial claims for unemployment insurance have been sky-high […]