A new development trend in 2023 is mixed-use projects geared around water play, with a wave park serving as the focal point. These wave pools/wave parks provide a wholesome version of tactile aquatic fun for the whole family. Water parks/wave parks can be in either an indoor setting or an outdoor development. Many of the More
Burgeoning Indian restaurant concepts are expected to perform well in the States, especially as the Indian population continues to grow. According to the Migration Policy Institute, Indians are now the second largest U.S. immigrant group after Mexicans. In addition, the U.S. Census Bureau revealed this year that Indian Americans are the highest earning ethnic group More
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With the incredible success of golf- and pickleball-related eatertainment concepts, such as Topgolf, Puttshack and Chicken N Pickle, it was inevitable that other versions of the activity/dining experience have been popping up that revolve around other sports, whether it be car racing, baseball, basketball or even cricket. Each of these new concepts hopes to become More
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
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 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
With traveling back in full swing, consumers are realizing it is a perfect time to refresh their luggage. Travel hub cities near international airports with a large number of high-earning millennials tend to be especially sought-after locations for luggage brands. Count on upscale street-front sites with heavy foot traffic to be preferred. Herschel Supply Co. and Away are the frontrunner luggage brands in expansion mode, but look for other buzzworthy news in this category, such as Monos being on the verge of expansion into the states, Globe-Trotter opening its first U.S. store and Gucci opening its first luggage-only shop. More
