September 21, 2020

U.S. malls expect an unprecendented holiday season, as COVID-19 concerns appear to still be affecting consumer worries about health and social distancing. Major malls have been preparing and there are new insights into what these centers are doing to safely increase foot traffic for the upcoming Black Friday and holiday season shopping. Technology to the More

Starbucks signed a 20-year absolute ground lease on the site adjacent to the University of California Riverside campus. The retailer does not typically work with ground leases, but liked the location on main and main, along with the fact that this is the only drive-thru food tenant near the college campus. Starbucks even built out More

The shoe retailer has generally been a safe bet as a tenant since not only will customers always need to replace their shoes, but they will generally need in-store visits to ensure a proper fit. Though this still rings true, COVID-19 has closed access to many shoe stores within enclosed malls and made germ-wary customers More