Retail real estate is shifting. In recent years, investment and development momentum has begun to veer toward secondary and tertiary markets in areas like Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, George, stemming from increasing growth in those markets. And now, investors are noticing. What’s caused this…
Last week, Macy’s, the largest department store operator in the country by retail sales, announced that it planned to close 100 retail stores in early 2017. According to the company, it plans to operate fewer brick-and-mortar stores and concentrate its resources on e-commerce and its…
Recently, I had the chance to speak with Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol to discuss my journey, the strength of the retail real estate market, and why family offices should consider investing in retail real estate on Real Assets Adviser’s Shop Talk podcast. We…
I was thrilled to see that earlier this week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill requiring that men and women be paid equally for comparable work. The Equal Pay Bill will play a significant role in supporting the careers of women here in Massachusetts,…