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Wine is having its moment. The International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR), a global market analysis firm that reports on trends in the alcohol industry, noted that not only has the number of regular wine drinkers in the U.S. risen by 14 million between 2021 and 2022, but in the same time span, more wine More
Vacant retail spaces within struggling indoor regional malls continue to see new uses, with the latest trend being activity-oriented venues, such as the pickleball courts that took over a former Saks OFF 5TH at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn., or the bike park that now occupies a vacant Sears at the Capilano Mall More
Consumers today are seeking more nutritious options when it comes to their diet, but many cannot find the time to laboriously shop for and prepare such meals. One solution that became popular over the last few years is the home delivery meal plan, in which such companies as HelloFresh, Fresh N Lean or EveryPlate send More
Americans are dedicated to fitness, and even if the populace ends up eschewing their gym memberships in order to save money, rest assured exercise will still be prioritized. There is an ongoing trend of consumers purchasing elevated, durable athletic shoes. Because in-store visits are necessary to ensure proper fitting, the continued viability of the athletic More
With recent new mixed-use development projects revolving around wave pool features such as Cannon Beach in Mesa, Ariz., and Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach, Va., it makes sense that the water park concept would also trend as a mall anchor. Perhaps due to the success of the DreamWorks Water Park in the American Dream mall More
Pickleball continues to be such a popular activity in the U.S., that there is now a dearth of suitable courts available to keep up with the demand. Therefore, there has been a trend of vacant indoor mall spaces being leased to pickleball-related entities in order to create top-notch climate-controlled courts for year-round play. In May, More
Although there have been concerns with retailers closing stores and drastically reducing their expansion goals, one bright light appears to be the European brands that are swooping into the states and taking advantage of available retail space. Many U.S. markets are still untapped for these European retailers, especially in the South, and these unique foreign More
There is plenty of available capital for retail, although there is still a flight to quality in the sector. Lenders will be cautiously optimistic, especially since retail is seeing low vacancies across the country as inventory is tight, which is driving rents up. Many lenders are also full on multifamily and industrial, and retail is More
