James Cook, director of retail research, researches retail and real estate for JLL. James’ podcast “Where We Buy” is a show about the things we buy and the places we buy them. Listen to the latest episode “Artificial Intelligence” where James discusses artificial intelligence… Read More
The major retail re-development on West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue with 400 feet of frontage, is now being leased by JLL.
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2017 – Twenty years ago E*Walk was built as part of the revitalization of New York City’s famed 42nd Street, one of the largest urban renewal programs in the United States, and today it’s making history once again. The retail complex will be undergoing… Read More
In the quest for growth, food retailers are on the heels of the fashion industry expanding globally and combining technology, gastronomy and a bit of psychology to entice, entertain and satisfy, according to a new report by JLL released today. Like its fashion counterpart, international food and beverage expansion is being fueled by low growth in US and Western European markets, an increase in globalization and tourism, and the rapid rise… Read More
JLL’s Michael Hirschfeld spent an hour speaking to retail real estate professionals at the recent ICSC New York Dealmaking Conference. He gave insight to leasing fundamentals with his over 40 years of expertise of tenant representation – in case you missed it, here is our recap.
While discussing some of the basics behind lease structures, Michael provided some color commentary from… Read More
Chances are if you’ve ever watched one of the Dallas Cowboy’s pro football big games in the ‘70s, you can recognize this throw.
Standing in the front of a packed Retail Product Council at the Urban Land Institute’s Fall Conference in Dallas, is JLL’s own Executive Chairman… Read More
Flagships signify the lead ship guiding a fleet, and today flagship stores act similarly for a retailer guiding their store portfolio with innovative concepts, technology and merchandise. While luxury brands have used flagship stores for years to connect with customers and grow brand recognition, JLL’s latest research report Flagship Confidential, shows an increase in retailers across all price points using a flagship store strategy. The report, which looks at 145 flagship… Read More
The hospitality industry’s influence has expanded significantly in recent years, with an integration into chic corporate office spaces, custom retail environments and even healthcare facilities.
Retailers are constantly focused on reinventing their brands to meet changing consumer expectations, so it’s no surprise that furniture retailer West Elm recently announced its plan to launch a chain of boutique hotels in order to sustain its growth without opening an army of new stores.
“Retailers need… Read More
In the first half of 2016, Florida’s retail sector witnessed tremendous positive leasing momentum with room to run before any clouds roll in and the market contracts, according to JLL’s Florida Retail report launched today at ICSC’s Florida Deal Making Conference. For the first time since 2008, the… Read More
JLL today announced that the firm has secured four leases on the ground floor of 1407 Broadway in New York City. The four new-to-market food concepts, ’wichcraft, Luke’s Lobster, Gregory’s Coffee and Juice Generation are all expected open by mid-2017. Shorenstein Properties LLC, who purchased the property in May of 2015, hired JLL to market the 25,000-square-foot retail component in the building, which is a full block on Broadway between 38th… Read More
JLL’s #LetsGoShopping campaign launched in May, and sparked an industry-wide conversation about the undeniable emotional tie between shopping centers and the consumers who routinely frequent them. Today, the firm launched the third installment, Summer Love, which tells the story of falling in love and the relationships made at brick-and-mortar shopping centers. Watch our Summer Love video and read Beth Faulkner’s real life, retail love story.
Marketing + Mall Cop = Love (not