As health care costs rise, it only seems logical for companies to offer wellness programs to their associates. According to a survey by Fidelity Investments and the National Business Group on Health, nearly 90% of employers offer wellness incentives for those associates working toward aRead More →
This is always a favorite topic of mine. Where is She shopping and what does She want? Prior to joining Weingarten Realty, I was a buyer at Foley’s Department Store, which is now Macy’s, and I currently serve on the board of a women’s apparelRead More →
Southern California, also referred to as SoCal, is a mega region including the urban areas of Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, the Inland Empire and Greater San Diego. Approximately 60% of the California population resides in the mega region, including the residents of the two largestRead More →
The 2013 ICSC Research Conference will take place September 29th through October 1st in Philadelphia, PA. ICSC’s research arm, the Research Task Force, is responsible for an annual conference for professionals in the shopping center industry whose primary function or role revolves around research andRead More →
Digital media is emerging in the retail world as the preferred marketing medium. Digital media includes any or all text, graphics, sound and video using computer technology. As retailers embrace the new trends, how will Commercial Real Estate follow suit? As technology evolves, the pathRead More →
The explosion of the lifestyle center type of shopping destination is the result of consumers wanting the combination of popular retail concepts that offer fashion and home related merchandise in conjunction with dining and entertainment while offering drive-up convenience within their neighborhood. Finding the “vision”Read More →
Houston is not only the 4th largest city in the United States and growing, but also the company headquarters for Weingarten Realty. Our company started here 65 years ago, and we continue to see great opportunities in our “original” market. The strong performance of Houston’sRead More →
While we watch some of the last year end economic data roll in, rather than Monday morning quarterbacking, I tend to use what we have learned to forecast where we are heading next. Understanding the depth of the recession and how it changed some ofRead More →
Weingarten Realty offers convenient short-term/temporary leasing for start-up businesses and seasonal retailers looking to foster new business. Short-term deals are available in proven locations with freestanding buildings, in-line vacant spaces, parking lots and common areas. Our goal for temporary leasing and the tenants is to transitionRead More →