There is a shift happening in the undergarment/shapewear category. Proper fitting lingerie that is meant to be worn underneath clothing is once again de rigueur, instead of the athleisure-oriented “innerwear as outwear” trend that had previously dominated. There are enough lingerie retailers in the market to cater to all types of shoppers, so high-end Class More
Every month, we reach out to retail industry leaders in order to gain their perspective on the market. This month, we asked: Which types of retailers/restaurants do you think will be prioritized by consumers in the event of a future economic downturn, and why? Brandon Isner, Americas Head of Retail Research, CBRE Grocery stores have generally More
In May, JLL released its 2023 Entertainment Report, which validates the idea that in a post-COVID environment, consumers really want to spend money on having fun. The report cited a statistic from the IBISWorld Forecast, which stated that Americans’ total recreation spending will grow by 10.2% in 2023. Categorizing the top entertainment concepts that are More
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) had its annual convention in Las Vegas last month, in which developers, brokerage firms and retailer/restaurant brands all converged in one place to wheel and deal. After discussions with many of these movers and shakers in the retail industry, there were a couple of noticeable trends that were More
Amour Vert, the Northern California-based sustainable women’s apparel brand, signed an NNN lease to open a unit by the first quarter of 2024 at the Westfield UTC (University Town Center), a premier open-air shopping center in La Jolla. Both the landlord and the tenant will contribute money toward the custom-designed build-out improvements. More
If deliciously decadent cookies are served up with a side of small-town warmth, the brand is destined to be discovered. That is just what happened to Schmackary’s, the cookie shop nestled in the heart of New York City’s theater district. More
The cookie shop trend continues to proliferate. Spearheaded by Crumbl Cookies and Insomnia Cookies — which both normalized the idea of providing a rotating selection of freshly baked gourmet cookies in multiple shopping sites beyond the regional mall setting — more and more new brands are now offering their own twist on the tasty concept. More
This may just be the year of the hologram when it comes to ramping up the in-store retail experience. The trend kicked off earlier this year in the U.S. when H&M enacted the hologram technology for a one-month front window activation feature at its Brooklyn, N.Y., pop-up store in order to promote the new “H&M Move” line of athletic wear. More
