Retail Demand In Myrtle Beach Stays Negative As Vacancy Stays Low
Retail landlords in Myrtle Beach are finding reasons to stay optimistic as the market shows steady improvement, according to a recent industry report. While absorption remained slightly negative in the second quarter at -15,000 square feet, that’s a major improvement...
Store Closures Remain Challenging While Fast Leasing, Investor Demand Steal The Spotlight
Despite an uptick in store closures, U.S. retail property owners are finding reasons for cautious optimism this year. A new industry report highlights a retail market where rising vacancies are tempered by faster backfilling—helping landlords maintain stability as...
Asana Partners Launches Redevelopment Of Pacific Box In Charleston
Asana Partners has launched the redevelopment of Pacific Box, a 221,600-square-foot mixed-use property located on Charleston’s Upper Peninsula. The project will transform 26,000 square feet of office space into retail and dining options, with completion slated for the...
Retail Closures Outpace Openings As High-Profile Bankruptcies Bloat Inventory
Retailers across the U.S. are shuttering stores at a much faster pace in 2025, with store closures up 67% compared to the same time last year. In just the first week of July, 119 stores closed their doors, contributing to a total of 5,941 closures announced through...
Charlotte’s Retail Scene Thrives Amid Strong Growth, Tight Vacancy
Charlotte, known as the Queen City in honor of Queen Charlotte, has seen a retail boom in the post-pandemic era, driven by robust population growth and resilient consumer demand. According to recent reports, retail vacancy rates in the city have stayed below 4% in...
Smoother, Faster, Smarter: How Tech Is Changing CRE Transactions
The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from outdated manual methods toward a tech-driven approach. This shift is streamlining property acquisitions and enabling more informed decisions by maximizing the value...
Class A Malls Buck the Retail Decline Narrative
In an era where e-commerce continues to expand and physical retail faces ongoing challenges, traditional malls are often viewed as a fading relic. But recent data tells a more nuanced story—especially for top-tier malls. Monthly visits to Class A malls held steady...
Grocery Store Traffic Holds Steady Amid Multiple Headwinds
Despite rising food prices, shifting consumer confidence, and tough competition from discount retailers and superstores, traditional brick-and-mortar grocery stores are holding their ground in 2025. A recent analysis by Placer.ai reveals that these stores are not only...
Class B Malls Offer Prime Redevelopment Opportunity
The future of Class B malls may increasingly depend on the trend of transforming underperforming properties into mixed-use developments, especially as new retail construction slows. These redevelopments aim to combine retail, lifestyle, entertainment, and essential...