Dick’s Bets on House of Sport

Dick’s Bets on House of Sport

Dick’s Sporting Goods is trying to score with customers who want an engaging, hands-on in-store experience by pushing a big expansion of its House of Sport concept. Dick’s has been closing its remaining Field & Stream stores, with plans to convert some of...
Fiscal Retail Sales Up 9.4%

Fiscal Retail Sales Up 9.4%

Recently released financial numbers for the year 2022 from retailers (most of whose fiscal years ended in January) shows that US sales were up 9.4%, not adjusting for inflation. However, even including inflation (which increased 6.4% in the past 12 months), retail...
What do Zillennials want?

What do Zillennials want?

They’re 30 million strong, they live at home and they are willing to tell you all about their spending habits. Is your marketing strategy geared for the Zillennial micro-gen? A recent Forbes article honed in on the Zillennials micro-generation, the hybrid population...
NJ Developer Enters Philly with Two New Projects

NJ Developer Enters Philly with Two New Projects

Sitework Already Underway on 404-Unit Development in Northern Liberties Neighborhood New Jersey-based developer Accurate is entering the urban Philadelphia market with a pair of new residential projects getting underway and a third property under contract. Accurate...
Inflation is Easing its Grip

Inflation is Easing its Grip

The price of gasoline is dropping like a rock. Chicken wings are suddenly a bargain. And retailers drowning in excess inventory are looking to make a deal. After more than a year of high inflation, many consumers are finally starting to catch a break. Even apartment...
It’s Looking Good For The Holidays!

It’s Looking Good For The Holidays!

Retail Sales Jump Retail sales were up 1.3% for October (seasonally adjusted) from September, indicating that consumers continue to spend despite rising prices. Many retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and Target, started early holiday sales in October, giving...
Real Estate Matchup Between Astros and Phillies

Real Estate Matchup Between Astros and Phillies

A World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies is also a matchup of two of the country’s most important commercial real estate markets. Those baseball teams play in the fourth- and sixth-largest U.S. cities, located along key shipping ports, and...