Zachary Russell
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- 1/6/2026
Easton Town Center adds five new tenants
One of the Midwest's largest retail centers is adding fashion brands and a home decor retailer to its roster of tenants. - 1/6/2026
Survey: Fewer than one-in-five consumers trust AI to complete a purchase
Consumers are warming up to using artificial intelligence tools to aid with online shopping – but reservations still remain. - 1/5/2026
Real Estate Roundup: December update
December had its fair share of retail real estate development news, tenant updates, property acquisitions and more to close out 2025. - 1/5/2026
Dutch Bros. taps Cava veteran as chief shops officer
Dutch Bros. has appointed a new stores leader to its C-suite as it continues growing its footprint nationwide. - 1/5/2026
Hanna Andersson adds GoPro exec to C-suite
A premium children’s apparel brand has made a new addition to its C-suite. - 1/4/2026
Store Expansion News: December update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines to close out 2025 in December with store expansions and new formats. - 1/4/2026
Placer.ai: Thrift stores, discount retailers, open-air malls lead 2025 holiday season
Visits to retail and restaurant chains were both up year over year during the holiday season – despite lingering economic pressures. - 1/4/2026
Fiserv: December small business sales increase to close out 2025
Late-season holiday shopping helped sales at small businesses rise in December. - 1/1/2026
Survey: Holiday spending debt reached $1,223 on average
Holiday spending took a toll on many Americans, with a large number taking on some debt to afford gifts. - 1/1/2026
Kroger launches Verified Savings program for government aid recipients
One of the nation’s largest grocers is offering recipients of various government assistance programs added discounts for a limited time.
