09
Apr
2021
A New Asset Class: The Future Hybrid Store
Posted On April 9, 2021  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has accelerated the blending of brick-and-mortar retail and logistics real estate. This has resulted in the emergence of a new hybrid store model – one that takes omnichannel strategies to the next level and promises to revolutionize the retail, industrial and […]

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30
Mar
2021
How Has COVID-19 Accelerated Dining Trends?
Posted On March 30, 2021  By Gary Tasman  And has No Comment

If nothing else, 2020 taught us that we can all adapt to changing conditions and learn how to navigate through radical shifts in how we function day to day. This is the case not only for individuals and families but also for businesses. Millions of business […]

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16
Oct
2019
Retail is Alive and Well. It Just Looks Different.
Posted On October 16, 2019  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

Retail apocalypse? What retail apocalypse? Yes, there have been significant changes in the retail space in recent years, said Amy Sands, managing director with JLL during “The Latest Trends in Retail,” a panel discussion at CRE.Converge 2019 in Los Angeles. However, she said “apocalypse” is an […]

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15
Jul
2019
Blurring the Retail Line
Posted On July 15, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

om·ni·chan·neladjective Definition: denoting or relating to a type of retail that integrates the different methods of shopping available to consumers (e.g., online, in a physical store, or by phone) See also: the biggest challenge in e-commerce and retail today By all counts, conquering the challenges of […]

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24
Jun
2019
Industrial Real Estate Still On a Tear Amid Potential Disruptors And Geopolitical Uncertainty
Posted On June 24, 2019  By John Sheaffer  And has No Comment

By any measure, industrial real estate continues to lead all other product types, and the conversation regarding its competitive strengths, coming challenges and seemingly unending growth was center stage at NAIOP’s I.CON West, held June 6-7, in Long Beach, California. I.CON is the nation’s largest gathering […]

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06
Jun
2019
What Retailers are Doing to Fulfill Omnichannel Demand
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Studies have shown that shoppers of all ages are buying more online than in stores than ever before. So how are retailers addressing these shopping and buying habits? David Hudson and Chris Sultemeier, two leaders from Duke Realty, tackled this topic at I.CON West 2019, NAIOP’s […]

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28
Mar
2019
New Approaches to Omnichannel Distribution
Posted On March 28, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The traditional distribution model has evolved quickly, with growing demand for two-day and same-day shipping and a seamless shopping experience for customers. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will share the key characteristics of effective omnichannel distribution networks, how to meet […]

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12
Nov
2018
2018 Holiday Retail: Four Trends to Watch
Posted On November 12, 2018  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

In the challenging and changing retail landscape today, companies are finding new ways to minimize delivery costs, integrate customer shopping experiences, reward brand loyalty and capture market share to stay competitive. In CBRE’s 2018 U.S. Retail Holiday Trends Guide, researchers identified four key trends that will […]

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03
Jun
2016
Webrooming: A New Dimension to Online Retail
Posted On June 3, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Clothes, shoes, home goods and even groceries: buying online is faster, more convenient and sometimes less expensive. You know your sizes, favorite brands and trusted retailers. But how about buying jewelry online? Can you envision the weight, style or quality? Online jewelry retailer Blue Nile is […]

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21
Apr
2016
The Future of Industrial Design
Posted On April 21, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

The surge of e-commerce, a return of some manufacturing to the U.S., and the demand for industrial space in every size, shape and location have yielded some positive changes in the design of the big box. A panel of experts on the future of design will […]

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