December 19, 2023

Sometimes it seems as if our current economic and social atmosphere has the same air of uncertainty as depicted in the opening paragraph of Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” set in the period of the French Revolution: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Massive inflation continues to curb the everyday spending habits of the average American. On top of these cutbacks in consumer spending, many urban shopping districts in certain cities have become dangerous because of the increase in crime, and numerous retail destinations have even become vulnerable to protest gatherings that can unfortunately become violent. So what does this mean for the future of retail? More