After six months of steady declines, consumer worry over the short-term economic outlook eased considerably, though overall confidence readings remain historically weak, says Cushman & Wakefield. Here are 12 retail real estate trends to watch for in 2012: global political events matter; U.S. presidential election; inflation; demographic diversity; return to urban cores; the “barbell of prosperity”; spend shift and the rise of outlets; mobile commerce, Facebook and transparency; pop-up stores; shopping as an event; shrinking footprints and the reuse of the big box; and, focus on core markets. For the full report, CLICK HERECushman & Wakefield: 12 Retail Trends for 2012
After six months of steady declines, consumer worry over the short-term economic outlook eased considerably, though overall confidence readings remain historically weak, says Cushman & Wakefield. Here are 12 retail real estate trends to watch for in 2012: global political events matter; U.S. presidential election; inflation; demographic diversity; return to urban cores; the “barbell of prosperity”; spend shift and the rise of outlets; mobile commerce, Facebook and transparency; pop-up stores; shopping as an event; shrinking footprints and the reuse of the big box; and, focus on core markets. For the full report, CLICK HERE
