Latest Retail Trends

One bright spot in a sometimes dismal outlook for shopping centers is the jewelry tenant. Foot traffic is a given because customers need personal assistance from a salesperson. In-store visits are necessary for any personalization additions such as engravings or sizing adjustments, as well as layaway paperwork considerations. Square footage for the jewelry tenant tends to be smaller, and preferred spaces include retail street-front units and lifestyle centers. More

Much like a phoenix rises from the ashes, so too has the multi-entertainment center concept recovered from setbacks over the last few years to once again be in growth mode. These one-stop, multi-game entertainment venues offer a wide assortment of activities — arcades, bowling, bocce ball, dining and drinks — that appeal to all age segments, from families to college-aged Gen-Zers to the after-work millennial crowd. In addition, these entertainment centers cater to large group gathering events such as office holiday get-togethers or birthday parties. More

Acai bowl establishments have seemingly popped up overnight and continue to be a growing national sensation. Native to Brazil, acai berries are served mashed up in a bowl with other healthy additions such as granola, fruit, sorbet, yogurt or peanut butter. The acai bowl trend began in the surf culture scene in Hawaii and Southern California in the early 2000s, and then gained acceptance within the health and fitness crowd along the West Coast. More

Acai bowl establishments have seemingly popped up overnight and continue to be a growing national sensation. Native to Brazil, acai berries are served mashed up in a bowl with other healthy additions such as granola, fruit, sorbet, yogurt or peanut butter. The acai bowl trend began in the surf culture scene in Hawaii and Southern California in the early 2000s, and then gained acceptance within the health and fitness crowd along the West Coast. More

As the fluctuating costs of lumber affect development timelines, and with the subsequent higher rental rates keeping many potential tenants away, retail center developers are hoping to find a cheaper solution for all parties involved. In addition, today’s consumers, especially the younger Gen Z patrons, are constantly searching for whatever is fresh and exciting, and would therefore prefer a non-cookie cutter retail center that eschews the usual generic dime-a-dozen tenants. More

As inflation continues to curtail consumer spending habits, look for cheaper-priced snack concepts to be prioritized. Because today’s Americans want to get more “bang for their buck,” a growing trend is for the snack food establishment to provide an added dose of protein. Look for more and more of these to-go oriented eateries to spring up that specialize in convenient finger food snacks with a hearty meat base. More

It’s no surprise that cities currently experiencing a rise in crime are also seeing a mass exodus of major brand name retailers. A couple of retailers have decided to redesign their stores and adapt novel approaches to the shopping experience in order to remedy this issue. More

There are new mixed-use retail developments currently in the works throughout the country that are specifically focused on creating a river-adjacent element in order to take advantage of the underutilized waterfront views that would appeal to local residents, office workers and visiting tourists alike. More