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Retail · Technology
National

AI Is Turning Retail Leasing Into an Underwriting Business

By Ashkán Zandieh
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Retail · Leases
New York City

Retail Location Intelligence Grows in Sophistication and Usage

By Larry Getlen
People returning to the office.
Office · Research & Analysis
National

Return-to-Office Gained New Momentum in First Half of 2026: Report

By Emily Davis
An illustration of people throwing fast food on a bonfire.
Retail · Leases
National

GLP-1 Users Are Reshaping Retail With Every Pound They Shed

By Larry Getlen
Brian Harper of 11North Partners (top), Martha Kelley of Bain Capital Real Estate and anchor stores from the retail center portfolio bought by 11North and Bain Capital.
Retail · Investments & Sales
National

Bain Capital, 11North Partners Acquire Five Shopping Centers for $300M

By Amanda Schiavo
ICSC Las Vegas in 2025.
Retail · Leases
National

ICSC 2026: Inflation, Trampoline Parks and the Fate of Luxury

By Max Gross and Greg Cornfield
Edward Cohen (from left), Ethan Chernofsky, James Cook, Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa take part in a data and AI panel at ICSC Las Vegas.
Retail · Technology
National

ICSC Panel: Keep Your Eyes Wide Open With AI

By Max Gross
A Family Dollar store in Fairfield, Calif.
Retail · Leases
National

Dollar Stores Have Been On a Tear — Here’s What Could Spoil the Party

By Emily Davis
Shoppers walk to Colonie Center in Colonie, N.Y.
Retail · Research & Analysis
National

U.S. Mall Traffic Up Significantly Year-Over-Year in February: Report

By Amanda Schiavo
A person walks through a mall decorated with holiday lights in Manhattan in December.
Retail · Capital Markets
National

U.S. Retail Sales in December Fall Flat

By Andrew Coen
Holiday shoppers navigate Saks Fifth Avenue on Christmas Eve in New York City.
Industry · Features
National

Sunday Summary: It’s 2026 — Get Happy!

By The Editors
Holiday shoppers navigate Saks Fifth Avenue on Christmas Eve in New York City.
Retail · Leases
National

Retail Shows Minor Holiday Gains, and That’s OK — ‘Steady Is the New Strong’

By Larry Getlen
A sign advertising Black Friday sales on a store front in Los Angeles ahead of Thanksgiving holiday.
Retail · Leases
New York City

This Holiday Shopping Season, Consumers Are Extra Divided as Retailers Push Sales

By Isabelle Durso
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Industry · Technology
National

Power Proptech 2025

By The Editors
A frowning Starbucks logo on a coffee cup.
Retail · Leases
National

Closures, Layoffs Cloud Starbucks’ Near Term, But a Turnaround Looms

By Isabelle Durso
A hot dog and snack vendor in Manhattan waits for customers while pedestrians walk by.
Retail · Research & Analysis
National

Retailer Warning Signs Flashing Red Amid Inflation, Tariffs and Tourism Drops

By Isabelle Durso