CREJ - Retail Properties Quarterly - February 2015
Whether you are looking for the latest in fashion or trying out a new restaurant, retail is incorporated into our daily lives. Bricks and mortar have been battling with online shopping for years and there are some interesting concepts that have come from it. Old neighborhoods are being redeveloped, while remaining true to their roots. Colorado Real Estate Journal is excited about the launch of Retail Properties Quarterly, our fourth and final installment in the new quarterly publication series, which also features Office Properties, Multifamily Properties and Property Management. CREJ has long been known for providing the information our readers need to make the right decisions for their commercial real estate clients and growing their businesses. Retail Properties Quarterly provides an in-depth look at retail, shopping centers and restaurants with features on shopping trends, neighborhood profiles, and developments and experiences that are driving the market. Retail has evolved to the point that it is no longer just about driving to the store, picking up a few items and leaving. Retailers are making shopping about an experience, and some a destination where people want to spend time. It is a new culture with, of course, the millennials leading the way. In the Retail Insider section, get the details on how a limited supply of new product has increased retail rental rates. And the Developer Spotlight focuses on how existing properties can upgrade their centers, making them more attractive to shoppers and tenants. Thank you to everyone who contributed articles, or met for interviews and helped me understand the retail realm of real estate. Without the help of these industry experts, this special section would not be possible. As you read this publication, please don’t hesitate to contact me with thoughts or ideas for articles that you would like to see in upcoming issues of Retail Properties Quarterly. Thanks for reading, Ryan Gager rgager@crej.com