FORT COLLINS, CO-<b>Allen Ginsborg</b> of <b>Newmark Merrill (RECon booth S3867)</b> talks about the firm's <b>Village at the Peaks</b> project here and a retail environment with fewer anchors.

IRVINE, CA-<b>Richard Chichester</b> of <b>Faris Lee Investments (RECon booth C150M)</b> spoke to GlobeSt.com about the changing consumer and investment market in retail real estate.

It may be the ultimate competitive irony. Just as neighboring states and even Northern New Jersey expand their gaming options to compete with Atlantic City, the home of HBO&apos;s award-winning Boardwalk Empire is looking to diversify its economy past its casinos in an effort to revive its longflagging fortunes.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—The economic impact of Super Bowl 2014 here could potentially generate more than $550 million in tax revenue for New Jersey&apos;s economy, according to local officials. But the success of the event is contingent upon several factors ranging from entertainment to infrastructure— even weather.

PHILADELPHIA—As retailers continue to go vertical, look for a major city promoting its downtown—along with a baby boom. "We&apos;ve been putting our resources together, including everything from event marketing to public relations, helping retailers from beginning to end," says Anne Nevins, vice president of market development for the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp.

The region, particularly in and around San Bernardino County<b>(at Booth CW149 at RECon)</b>, is staging a comeback, with rising rents and even the glimmers of new construction.

CBRE's Goldberg spoke with GlobeSt.com about the state of the market, and of retail in New York City, prior to attending ICSC&#146;s RECon 2012 in Las Vegas.

Shoppers have so many choices. They are vigilant about finding the best deals, the best service, the best product knowledge that they&#146;re looking for. Whether it&#146;s going to buy a new smartphone or whatever, they&#146;re looking for the best deals, they&#146;re looking for the best service, and they&#146;re looking for a retailer that has extensive knowledge about the product they&#146;re looking to purchase.