In the media, over the last 6 months or so, we keep hearing about retail apocalypse. News articles talk about the collapse of the retail industry. How these events are causing the demise of the retail commercial property network. Although many retailers have been shuttering stores, including many legacy brands, is this a sign of the collapse of the retail market? Or could it be an indication of a shift in the consumer spending trends?
Read MoreLocally based Paul Davidovac, an agent in capital markets at Commercial Brokers International, says that hands on experiences, and interactive communities are becoming more and more necessary for retail stores, malls, experiential complexes, and shopping regions to thrive in today’s market. According to Davidovac, e-Commerce companies have gained significant market share in today’s retail market place.
Read MoreOnline shopping in the U.S. has increased dramatically in the past decade or so. In 2002, desktop business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce sales in the U.S. was $72 billion.
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