From a spike in retail sales to a big box store taking on subscription boxes, take a look at the retail and commercial real estate news that made headlines this week. Retail sales increased 1.6% in March, the strongest increase since September 2017. Read MoreRead More →
No matter the size of your business, you should come up with an educated number for operating costs. There are common costs you are likely to have and some that are more unique to your business. You want to have the full financial picture, whichRead More →
From a struggling department store’s leap of faith to major mobile app spending, take a loop at the retail and commercial real estate news that made headlines this week. Spending in mobile apps is expected to increase 120% to $156 billion by 2023. Read MoreRead More →
Happy National Walking Day! Sponsored by The American Heart Association, National Walking Day reminds people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Weingarten Realty is committed to the health and wellness of their associates and offers an internal Wellness Program. Our Wellness Program isRead More →
Starting a new business is challenging. It’s never as easy as placing a “Now Open” sign in your storefront. One of the first steps as a new business owner is to make sure all of your bases are covered legally. There are many legal requirementsRead More →
From pop-up stores to shopping on Instagram, ‘non-traditional’ retail made headlines this week. Keep reading for our top articles of the week. 74% of consumers go to Amazon when they’re ready to buy something specific. Read More Pop-up stores are spreading and represent approximately $10Read More →
The old saying “Location, Location, Location” could not be more true in commercial real estate. A good location is critical for all brick and mortar retailers, restaurants and service businesses. Finding a location for your business is more than just choosing a building. There areRead More →
From grocery store success stories to a major retail brand’s liquidation, here is a look at the retail and commercial real estate headlines that made news this week. Amazon is preparing to open a new grocery chain with dozens of locations across the country. ReadRead More →
You’ve found the perfect space for your new business- now it’s time to sign your lease. A commercial real estate lease is an agreement between a landlord and the tenant and there are a few common types of CRE leases. While there are multiple typesRead More →
Today, February 25th, Weingarten Realty celebrated associates who hit a milestone anniversary during 2018. All associates gathered to hear Drew Alexander, CEO, announce the names of those with five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, thirty five and forty years of service with Weingarten Realty across eachRead More →