
Food halls are the hottest new trend in retail. Restaurants and unique eateries have been a growing driver in the retail market, as they tend to be more Internet resistant than brick-and-mortar retailers. Food halls are the next evolution: properties packed with destination eateries. It is too soon tell if this is just a fad or a long lasting retail phenomenon, but we sat down with expert James Crocenzi, an SVP from CBRE, for an exclusive interview. Here, he tells all about the trend and where it is heading.
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