| September 22, 2017 Top Story By Mary Diduch, Staff Writer While Toys ‘R’ Us’ bankruptcy filing came as no surprise to most retail industry experts, its implications appear to follow along two trains of thought: it serves as yet another reminder of the struggles of big-box retailers, or, it represents another chance for the retail real estate industry to innovate and come out stronger. FULL ARTICLE |
Analysis By Patricia Kirk, Contributing Writer Investors continue to prefer core and core-plus investment strategies, but some of their focus has shifted to value-add class-B assets. FULL ARTICLE |
Sponsored Content Sponsored by Best Western Developers that partner with brands that can lend support will find much more success than those that choose another path. FULL SPONSORED ARTICLE |
NREI Wire Bloomberg Chains including J. Crew Group Inc., Claire’s Stores Inc., Nine West Holdings Inc. are already on creditors’ radar because they have large debt loads, looming maturities, and weakening results. FULL ARTICLE |
Bloomberg For mortgage REITs and other investors that can borrow against their holdings, the potential returns are an eye-popping 12 to 13 percent after hedging. FULL ARTICLE |
Must Reads NREI Staff Amazon has signed a lease to open a big office in New York City and will hire 2,000 people, the New York Post reports. The Wall Street Journal profiles a German grocery store chain that plans to expand its reach in the United States. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry. FULL ARTICLE |
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