President Biden is expected to unveil a $1.5 trillion “human infrastructure” plan next week that will focus on education, child care and paid leave for workers, among other things. It would be paid for in part by new taxes on… Read More

Tractor Supply Co. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales amid a “record” performance and raised its guidance for the year. The nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer expects approximately 80 new Tractor Supply and 10 new Petsense store openings in its… Read More

Chipotle Mexican Grill smashed first-quarter earnings expectations amid a 17.2% rise in same-store sales. The fast-casual chain anticipates opening 200 new restaurants in 2021, assuming minimal construction and permit delays related to COVID-19, the company said. Chipotle opened 40 new… Read More

Developers are eager to build apartments in suburban areas—but land is hard to find. Low-rise apartment developments with just a few buildings can help apartment investors break into the suburbs where sprawling, garden apartment properties don’t have space to fit in…. Read More

Commercial landlords and tenants are no strangers to changing economic cycles. Adjusting lease agreements to different circumstances is one of the main factors in negotiating favorable terms for both parties. But the pandemic has thrown a wrench into the status… Read More

By mid-March 2020, on-premises dining was restricted in 70 percent of all U.S. restaurants. Even now, the number is staggering. Customer transactions at major restaurant chains plunged 43 percent by month’s end, year-over-year. Full-service brands, devoid of a drive-thru lifeline,… Read More

Retail sales roared back in March with huge gains, fueled by the fresh round of stimulus checks and increased consumer confidence. Retail sales rose 7.4% in March from February, according to the National Retail Federation, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline… Read More

The turbulent year that was 2020 sent many commercial real estate investors turning to more stable, secure investments. And that led many to single-tenant net-leased (STNL) properties, says El Warner. The Colliers EVP spoke to GlobeSt.com about this investment trend and more findings… Read More

The future of physical stores has been called into question by the coronavirus pandemic, but experts believe the key to survival will be reinvention. For some time now, retailers have tried to attract customers by creating experiences in store, but they… Read More

As more people receive the Covid-19 vaccine, corporate leaders and investors are asking themselves a new question: What will consumer spending look like next? About a third of the U.S. population has gotten at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Airport… Read More