After a bumpy year and a half, lenders are returning to retail deals and borrowers should start to see more favorable terms. Most lenders became extremely cautious if not pulled out of retail lending completely in 2020 and early 2021. They are now just starting to trickle back into the space and consider retail loans More
Malls in the U.S. have been increasingly catering to the mixed-use live-work-play contingent, and the latest shopping center development trends have been reflecting this. With on-site apartment and condominium residences interspersed within malls, developers expect these shopping centers to be gathering hubs that mimic village town center-type environments. Frequently, these “town center” mall configurations are More
The nation’s latest restaurant brand fad is one that features side dishes as the main course. This appears to be the next wave of the “snack” trend, following on the footsteps of the upscale coffees/tea/dessert/boba craze. As customers seek quick, convenient, bites to eat at cheaper price points, they are consequently gravitating to “side dish” More
As more and more customers become comfortable with home delivery options rather than in-store shopping, the technology for these delivery methods has upped its game yet again, with drone delivery methods currently trending. Drone Package Delivery Expect to see more drone package delivery from stores, restaurants and grocers in densely populated suburban neighborhoods, especially as More
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It seems as if everywhere we look, new Greek restaurants are popping up. Greek-themed fast casual restaurants seem to be the latest health food craze, with new tenants in the category continuing to surface. With the average American prioritizing a sensible diet that utilizes all-natural ingredients, Greek cuisine fits the bill. Even the US News More
