As highlighted by recent CBC blogs, the retail sector is thriving. It continues to defy historic lows in available space with plans for another 1,000 new stores to be launched this year, which only underscores its resilience amid challenges in commercial real estate....
While the past few years have seen brick-and-mortar retailers embrace big-box stores with large footprints, a recent study from placer.ai found that smaller stores come with their own set of benefits. A growing number of tenants are experimenting with reduced...
It comes as no surprise that consumer behavior changed substantially over the past two years. For example, the rise of omnichannel, shifts towards hybrid work, the growth of leisure activities, and increased economic uncertainty all contributed to rapid and...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed many retail stores closing their doors for good, which ultimately led to a massive disruption of commerce. Retailers and brands were met with a variety of short-term challenges around COVID protocols, health and...
