There is a food tenant trend picking up steam in 2024 that is focused solely on loaded fries. The brands sprouting up in this category have basically enhanced the typical order of French fries by offering culinary toppings such as pulled pork, grilled chicken, meatballs, chili, crab, steak, smoked salmon and shrimp. Keep your eyes More
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IKEA is charging full steam ahead this year in opening more of its smaller stores, known as its “Plan and Order Point” prototype. These new stores occupy spaces that can be as small as 3,000 s.f. and no larger than 15,000 s.f. because they act solely as showrooms — without any carryout merchandise — for More
Sloomoo Institute, an interactive tactile museum centered on slime, has signed a 10-year lease for a retail street-front inline building on Fairfax Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles. The building includes three levels: a basement for parking, a street-level space and an upstairs portion. The space is next to a Trader Joe’s and is More
With California’s recent minimum wage increase to $20/hour for fast-food dining establishments that have at least 60 locations nationally, there are concerns about how restaurants are going to cope. Will there now be a mass exodus of restaurant chains leaving California? What is the ultimate solution? “The reality is that many QSR, fast-casual and sit-down More
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The elevated sandwich trend is on the rise in the U.S., so All’Antico Vinaio, the Florence-based popular artisan sandwich brand with numerous locations throughout Italy, has decided to further expand its concept in the U.S. All’Antico Vinaio — which translates to “At the Old Wine Bar” — first tiptoed into the U.S. with three locations More
Every month, we reach out to retail industry leaders in order to gain their perspective on the market. This month, we asked: What are your thoughts on consumer spending trends in the retail realm? Josh Poag, President/CEO, Poag Development Group Right now, I am tentatively optimistic. In our centers, 2023 was flat or even down More
Keep an eye out for premium butcher shops to continue springing up in more and more communities around the country. The butcher shop trend has been thriving because consumers now have higher standards with regards to the meat they purchase. Many boutique butcher shops also provide in-store dining options, as well as wine bars. The More
Foot traffic is once again booming in urban environments, which may be why two major grocery brands have recently announced new, much smaller sized grab-and-go store concepts that will debut in New York City. Both Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s will be introducing their own versions of convenience store-style formats in the Big Apple, More
