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Retail store openings at five-year high

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retailers are planning to open 42,757 stores over the next 12 months, and some 83,700 locations over the next two years, both five-year highs, according to a summary of the research by CoStar Group''s Mark Heschmeyer. The forecast represents 2.8% YOY growth for the retail sector. Analysis by RBC Capital Markets shows that U.S.

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Retailers look beyond the sale: Brick-and-mortar retailers are raising their game to lure plugged-in consumers to their stores

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E-commerce is reshaping the landscape for traditional retailers. Just two months ago, Credit Suisse forecasted that 20-25% of malls will close by 2022. Store closures and consolidations in 2017 are on pace to eclipse the total number of stores that failed in 2008, in the depths of the Great Recession.

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How to Find Modern Marketing Talent

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Understanding of planning, forecasting, budgeting and market research are required skills for the certain levels of marketing management. On the retail-side, expertise in merchandising and packaging take prominence. There are marketing skills and experience that transcend traditional and new media.

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Video: 5 building sectors to watch amid COVID-19

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In this segment from BD+C 's The Weekly show, Brad Hunter, Managing Director with RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, talks about the short- and long-term market forecast for several key commercial building sectors, including hospitality, industrial, office, retail, and rental housing.

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The Greatest Challenge Facing the Construction Industry

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Whether their market is retail, warehouse or lodging–where growth is expected to be strong–or in a segment that relies on federal funding like marine or direct federal construction–where forecasts are less optimistic–finding and retaining qualified people can be a challenge.

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

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Mixed-Use Developments These developments typically include a combination of residential, commercial, and retail spaces in one building or complex, and can be located in urban or suburban areas. Further, the potential for higher foot traffic in mixed-use developments can benefit commercial and retail tenants.

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U.S. Macro Forecast: Look Through The Snow At The Fundamentals

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Macro Forecast, Look Through the Snow at the Fundamentals. Data centers and large big-box distribution centers that cater to e-commerce, logistics, and retail, continue to be the primary demand drivers for industrial space. E-commerce sales currently comprise just under 6% of total retail sales. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.