A lengthy period of low energy prices would undoubtedly have a cooling effect on the Houston economy and depending upon the duration would result in significant job losses in the energy sector. However, Houston is not all about energy. Houston has the largest medical centerRead More →
The Weingarten marketing team descended on Austin, Texas for the ICSC Mocial Conference. This annual conference covers all things in the ever-evolving social media world, as well as new technology concepts that can change the consumer shopping experience. The term Mocial was coined from aRead More →
As the retail and commercial real estate professionals embark on the industry’s largest convention, ICSC RECon, Weingarten Realty evaluates the industry’s trends influencing our business model. During the recession, we saw the dissolution of big box retailers like Circuit City and Linen N Things andRead More →
All retail stores (and retail products for that matter) have a life cycle. Each cycle is described in more detail below. Innovation This is the starting point for a retail store or concept. A business owner has a great idea, puts together a business plan,Read More →
You might ask yourself: Why is Weingarten Realty in South Texas? This portfolio is unique for us in that it’s not a major metro and it’s not our typical demographic profile, but we love South Texas and so do other retail REITs who have significantRead More →
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 →