Category: Retail

July 2020 Retail Sales – Welcome news, but less than it seems

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The Census Bureau reported almost shocking economic news last week: retail sales now exceed pre-pandemic levels. Retail sales including restaurants amounted to a record $536 billion on a seasonally-adjusted basis, up 1.2% over January. This volume is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that unemployment still exceeds 10% – down from its pandemic peak, but still …

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Category: Economy, Real Estate Research, Retail, Uncategorized

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The New Green Acres: CBD and Cannabis Provide Boost for Retail Sector

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Key idea: CBD and cannabis companies face myriad bewildering obstacles to building a national business, but the opportunities are huge – for the firms themselves and their investors, as well as for the retail property sector. Imagine that you manage a retail apparel chain, selling identical T-shirts and sweaters in stores around the country – …

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Category: Cannabis, Retail

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