Archive for May 2021
Half of Americans saw their favorite local store shut down because of pandemic
Source: Study Finds By: Chris Melore Many shoppers now swearing off big box stores after seeing beloved shops shutter NEW YORK — Few people have escaped the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic and that’s especially true for local ‘mom and pop’ shops. A new study finds half of Americans have witnessed their favorite local…
Read MoreThe Hottest Commodity In Retail For The Foreseeable Future: Drive-Thrus
HoustonRetail May 6, 2021 Christie Moffat, Bisnow Houston Drive-thrus were the life raft that kept many fast-casual and quick-service restaurant chains afloat during the most difficult days of the coronavirus pandemic. As major brands continue to come up with new and inventive ways to expand and improve their drive-thru offerings, more traditional dine-in restaurants are also pivoting to incorporate drive-thru…
Read More5 Signs that Retail Is Going to Be OK
SOURCE: Retail Dive Staff Writer: Daphne Howland Last year was a challenge like no other for the retail industry. COVID-19 upended people’s existence worldwide, threatening human life and undermining the global economy. Job and wage losses took a toll. Even those able to stay healthy and financially secure have faced disruptions to daily life, upsetting work,…
Read MoreSurvey Shows Land the Only Commercial Asset with Positive Growth in 2020
April 20, 2021 (Chicago) – The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) and National Association of REALTORS® Research Group have released the results of their latest Land Market Survey. The survey shows that while the COVID-19 pandemic battered the commercial real estate market in 2020, the land market held up to the pandemic’s severe blow, according to survey participants. A…
Read MoreGalatoire’s is Opening a New French Quarter Restaurant for a New Dining Experience
Source: NOLA.com Ian McNulty/ Staff Writer Waiter Vincent Composanto carries a tray of appetizers from the kitchen to guests at Galerie de Galatoire, an expansion of historic Galatoire’s Restaurant, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in the French Quarter. The space is designed as a private dining venue for flexible use. STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD From its…
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