The Crittenden Report By Linda Frabl The Crittenden Report met up with Beau Arnason, the EVP of Asset Management for Steiner + Associates. Arnason responded to their question on whether or not he is worried that a potential future economic downturn might impact the viability of the retail centers that Steiner + Associates develops and…

Chain Store Age  By Marianne Wilson Victoria’s Secret is using technology and innovative design details to enhance its in-store connection with shoppers — and reduce its environmental impact. The intimate apparel retailer has taken the wraps off its renovated and reimagined store at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. The location features Victoria’s Secret’s “store of…

Commerce + Communities Today By Beth Mattson-Teig Lifestyle centers are riding a wave of momentum that shows no signs of slowing. According to Placer.ai, U.S. open-air lifestyle centers are outperforming their peers when it comes to attracting more traffic. Year-over-year traffic at such centers increased by 2.5% in June, compared with a gain of 2% at…

Retailist Magazine By Beau Arnason The rise of online and mobile shopping has prompted years of introspection laced with concern from retail professionals. The convenience, accessibility, and growing popularity of online platforms spurred speculation from inside and outside the industry that brick-and-mortar retail was a dinosaur on the glide path to, if not extinction, then…

Commerce + Communities Today By Steve McLinden Across the U.S., developers feel frustrated as they work to bring new and revitalized retail and mixed-use projects to their communities. In their relations with economic development professionals, they may perceive miscommunications, old demographic information, outdated zoning and unrealistic expectations. 1. Cities need to get out of their…

Chain Store Age By: Al Urbanski For place making, negative space geometrics is the primary consideration and public spaces should be designed like a “string of pearls” that unconsciously lead visitors through the entire complex. Read more at Chain Store Age…