The process of how we purchase food is evolving at a rampant pace. Over the past several years, Amazon, Walmart, and other front-running influencers have brought home delivery, literally, to the market’s doorsteps. However, smaller grocery models, unable to keep up with industry giants, have been forced to “wait and see”, while large grocery enterprises continue […]
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The Future of Retail Commercial Real Estate (For Now)
In case you haven’t heard – the retail industry is changing at the speed of light. As e-commerce opportunities and practices continue to evolve to suit consumers’ growing demand, many traditional retailers find themselves experiencing the pinch of being left behind the pack.
2017 Retail Market with David Ashford
The 2016 retail market report discussed how Birmingham had seen little retail growth that year. That narrative has not changed much. However, there are many trends retail real estate is facing that have many speculating about what the future holds. In this article, I typically site new developments and tenants, but this year I […]
2017 Industrial Market Report with Rich Vanchina
During 2017, the Birmingham MSA experienced another year of solid economic growth and development in the industrial sector. The automotive industry continues to fuel the bulk of the industrial growth in Alabama. However, the technology and aerospace industries contributed to the state’s economy in 2017 as well. The Birmingham industrial market consists of 116 […]
