Retail

In an interview with Matt Lipson, an associate director at Stan Johnson Co., we learn that many brands want to see franchisees control up to 95% of their stores to free up operational capital and improve their balance sheet.

GlobeSt.com sat down with Katy Welsh, ICSC Conference Committee Chair and Colliers International South Florida's senior vice president of Retail Leasing Services, to get some insights in this exclusive interview.

Gorman & Company is also about to break ground on a 291-unit mid rise luxury apartment complex just a mile down the road from Whiteland Towne Center.

One of the tools an experienced landlord has at their disposal is the ability to reposition the lease to either create value, or assist a tenant during hard times, explains George Pino, CEO of Commercial Brokers International in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> commentary.

San Antonio is competitive with its steady residential growth, expanding local economic base and healthy housing market, as well as compressing rates for office and industrial product, says CBRE.

In an <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> interview, Stan Johnson's Daniel Herrold says that there is no problem with demand in the 20,000-40,000-square-foot range but he does see issues backfilling vacant space in the larger department store prototypes.

Progress is being made, as evident from the stats from local research companies which provide an update and recap of the damage to commercial real estate properties in the area.

When the deal on the $3.2-billion portfolio closes, it will effectively mark Forest City's exit from shopping center retail.