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Why Grocery‑Anchored Open‑Air Centers Are Leading Retail Real Estate’s Comeback

The retail real estate sector has been through a rollercoaster over the past two decades. The rise of e-commerce transformed shopping habits, leading to widespread store closures and declining foot traffic in traditional malls. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated these trends and accelerated the decline of once-dominant retail formats.

Tad Anderson

Nov 83 min read

Raleigh and Charlotte Lead the Nation in Retail Rent Growth

With rents climbing, you might expect a flood of new retail projects. But that’s not happening.

Tad Anderson

Sep 143 min read