The sports team merchandise tenant is trending, coinciding with the return of both professional and college sports games. Groups of friends can once again gather to watch and root for their favorite teams, which of course demands donning appropriate team attire. Wearing these sports logo items with others who share the same enthusiasm for a More
More and more Americans are concerned not only about skyrocketing gas prices, but also the potential environmental impact of dangerous emissions, and are therefore investing in electric vehicles. Consequently, major malls are also jumping on this bandwagon and providing charging stations for these customers. For example, in February Tanger Factory Outlets Centers, which own and More
What is it about Mexican cuisine, and tacos especially, that prompts more and more brands to enter the U.S., with consistently more and more expansion on the horizon nationwide? Taco establishments garner so much customer interest because the food is generally at a cheaper price point, can usually be accessed via drive-thru/carry-out options and has More
Heading into the future, many stores seem to be focused on offering play options for the younger set, adding features that cater to children’s need for movement and exploration. For example, in the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, N.J., Toys ‘R’ Us opened its only brick-and-mortar location that is not a store-in-store with Macy’s, More
As the price for gasoline continues to soar amidst global supply chain issues, there has been an inevitable uptick of interest in alternate, electric modes of transportation. Consequently, electric vehicle retail tenants are ramping up their expansion plans in the immediate future. Look for Tesla, Polestar and Lucid Motors to all rev up their real More
Indoor rock climbing received a lot of attention during the summer of 2021, as it was the first time the sport was in the Olympics. All of that airtime turned the activity into a national phenomenon. Last year, the U.S. saw more indoor climbing gyms open than at any other time in history. The mental More
As upwardly-mobile millennials become fully immersed in the child-rearing phase of their lives, new retail tenants are popping up that specifically cater to this Generation Alpha/younger-aged Generation Z demographic. One such brand that believes it can capture this audience is the Canadian-based Little Kitchen Academy. The child-focused cooking class tenant is on a mission to More
Centennial Malls Holiday Prep Malls are anticipating increased foot traffic this winter as customers are itching to get out of their homes and enjoy the social benefits of shopping and dining in person. Centennial Real Estate’s malls are gearing up for the holiday season through its MyPerks Loyalty Program, accessed through a free membership app, More
