Secondhand Shopping is Gaining in Popularity

Easter spending is expected to reach $23.6 billion this year

Discount Brands sit at the forefront of the expansion race in Retail

Why US strip malls are having a revival

Annual visits to strip malls surged 18% last year.

Dollar Stores Plan to Expand Aggressively.

Discount retailers tend to do well in up or down economies.

A booming economy and rising household wealth help some consumers keep spending.

Shoppers are still willing to buy in the face of cost increases and slowing wage increases.

Favorable conditions mean landlords can fill space at appealing rates.

Recent data has proven that dire retail predictions are in stark contrast with today’s reality.

Analyst predicts industry is headed for “a golden age.”

Food, fitness and fun are the three drivers of the renewal of retail.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that lease negotiations are now occurring three to four years in advance of expirations.

Institutional buyers are snapping up grocery stores, pharmacies and other recession-resilient stores.

Strip Malls are the New King of Retail Real Estate