Retail Services

Are we through the worst of it? CBRE Research experts provide insights on what’s in store for the global economy.

Consumer preferences and the role of the store continue to evolve in far-reaching ways.

Retailers are finding ways to make it easy for customers to interact with their brand

The retail industry has undergone significant structural change with the long-term growth of e-commerce, compounded recently during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chicago led all U.S. markets in net absorption of retail space in H1 2023. A strong recovery in restaurant traffic and a relatively affluent population base are two key drivers of Chicago’s attractiveness to retailers, contributing to its retail renaissance.

Robust population and job growth, combined with a resurgent tourism industry, are boosting retail sales and leasing activity in Toronto.

The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro region’s retail sector has outperformed the U.S. average.

New York’s retail sector faced significant challenges over the past few years.

Grocers are evolving their stores into omnichannel micro fulfillment centers that function both as regular stores and distribution hubs that can more quickly fulfill online orders.

Attracting fans to arenas and stadiums has never been more important for U.S sports franchises.

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Luxury retailers are embracing new food and drink concepts, creating immersive brand experiences to enhance customer engagement.

Holiday retail sales growth is expected to moderate this year as persistent inflation, lower savings rates, rising credit-card debt and higher interest rates begin to take their toll on consumer confidence.

Grocers are evolving their stores into omnichannel micro fulfillment centers that function both as regular stores and distribution hubs that can more quickly fulfill online orders.

Attracting fans to arenas and stadiums has never been more important for U.S sports franchises.

While many retailers were shuttering stores during the pandemic, menswear retailer Psycho Bunny took the opposite approach. Chief Development Officer Kenny Minzberg and CBRE’s Drew Schaul discuss Psycho Bunny’s strategy to aggressively add brick-and-mortar stores to their wholesale and e-commerce ecosystem.

Walgreens’ Chris Noble and CBRE’s Maury Vanden Eykel join Spencer Levy to offer insights on how the pharmacy has evolved from a corner drugstore to a healthcare stalwart with investment-grade credit, a compelling brand story and scientific innovation.

With a real estate and logistics strategy predicated on buying local, Sprouts is reinventing the grocery sector. Sprouts’ Dave McGlinchey and CBRE’s Brandon Famous discuss the implications for grocery-anchored retail centers and how landlords and owners can attract today’s discerning shoppers.

The Weekly Take traveled to Las Vegas where ICSC CEO Tom McGee and CBRE’s Bill Wright offered insights on the implications of retail’s evolution for consumers, real estate investors and retailers.