Jennifer Duell Popovec

Retail condos, a long-time favorite of investors looking for exposure to urban markets, have become even more desirable. Growing demand from retail tenants and rising rental rates are enticing a wider variety of...

Although the old adage claims that bigger is better, that may not be the case for Forever 21’s stores. The apparel retailer is rethinking the size of its stores and talking with landlords about downsizing, according ...

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners plans to acquire department store chain Belk Inc. for $3 billion. Charlotte, N.C.-based Belk, which is the nation’s largest family-owned-and-operated department store chain, with...

Investor demand for net-lease quick-service restaurant (QSR) properties is hotter than an order of McDonald’s French fries. The price point, coupled with long-term leases, rental escalations and recognizable brand na...

Walmart is expanding its university-focused store concept. The discounter recently opened a fifth Walmart on Campus store, this one at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond...

In the net lease world, Walgreens has ranked as the most desirable retail asset for decades. Investors like the chain’s dominant position, long-term leases, and investment grade credit. The recent announcement...

Before regional malls, grocery-anchored strips and outlet centers, there was street retail. Nearly every city, regardless of size, had a shopping district, maybe just one street or perhaps an entire neighborhood...

Lifestyle centers were the stars of the retail development universe in the 2000s. Shoppers flocked to these properties, which typically featured a single-story, open-air design and upscale tenants. Since the recession...