Latest Retail Trends

(Click here for part 2.) The global landscape of fast-food chicken restaurants is rapidly evolving and pulsating with energy. Major players such as KFC, Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Wingstop, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Chick N Max and Raising Cane’s are all vying for a larger slice of the market. These chains show no signs of slowing down with More

There have been a lot of new retail store openings and leasing activity in Texas over the last month or so. Retailers adding new units in the Lone Star State include restaurant chains, apparel shops, fitness centers, sporting goods stores and entertainment venues. While the major MSAs such as Houston, San Antonio and Dallas see More

There will be plenty of available capital for small retail deals, even from the local and regional banks. Count on lender optimism in the retail space, as fundamentals are strong, partially driven by the high costs to build new product. Lenders like that the sector has not been overbuilt and much of the obsolete product More

Below are some of the hottest sit-down restaurant chains that are expanding throughout the country, especially through franchise growth. Many of these chains are looking to enter new markets this year, as well as test out new unit types and menu items. Arkansas Snags Fondue Franchise Fondue chain The Melting Pot signs its first Arkansas More

Despite overall growth, Dollar Tree announced in March the closure of 970 Family Dollar Stores and 30 Dollar Tree stores as part of its “portfolio optimization review.” By the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024, 550 stores officially closed. An official list has not been released, but according to CBS News, as of More

Discount and dollar stores saw a rise in demand during the holiday season as consumers hunted for lower prices and more options amid economic fluctuations. Major players such as Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Dollar General and Dollar Tree saw seasonal growth. Watch for many of these brands to expand their footprint and adapt their More

Non-luxury item retailers are benefiting from consumers tightening their belts. These chains are offering new merchandise, as well as plans to add additional units this year. The southern region currently leads in retail leasing, but investors should expect the South and more remote areas to see continued development as retailers execute their expansion plans to More

As high inflation rates hold steady, consumers are focusing spending on their homes and affordable luxuries that feel more attainable than high-ticket items and experiences. This so-called “lipstick effect” often occurs during times of economic uncertainty and, most recently, is the cause of retailers in the personal care sector leading sales growth across the industry. More