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🏢 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 🏡 Supermarkets are no longer just about food; they're becoming key players in real estate, transforming our urban landscapes. ALDI SÜD, for instance, is not only building homes but is also integrating offices and kindergartens into their new complexes. This innovative strategy reflects a broader trend where brands like Woolworths are also embracing mixed-use developments to meet diverse community needs more effectively.   🔄 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨: These developments are more than just commercial expansions; they represent a visionary approach to urban development, combining living, working, and shopping spaces in unique, sustainable ways.   🛒 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙨: For retailers, this expansion into real estate offers a unique opportunity to enhance customer loyalty and create new revenue streams. By providing more than just a shopping destination, but a place where people live and work, retailers can increase foot traffic and customer interaction, turning everyday errands into convenient, integrated experiences. It also opens doors for partnerships with real estate developers and increased influence in community planning.   🏗️ 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚: The involvement of supermarkets in housing and commercial developments is shifting the dynamics of the real estate market. These enterprises bring a stable, customer-focused approach to residential and mixed-use projects, potentially leading to increased property values and revitalized neighborhoods. Their presence can assure potential residents and businesses of built-in amenities and a constant flow of consumers. #CapgeminiInvent #GetTheFutureYouWant #Retail #RealEstate #RealEstateInnovation #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #RetailEvolution #PropertyValue Sources: https://lnkd.in/euYQUwPn https://lnkd.in/eZ2gw6Wy

With some UK retail names like Wilko and Woolworths closing up for good, there’s been talk of the high street declining. But, the truth is, this is merely the beginning of a new era. As The Guardian recently explored, these empty buildings are paving the way for more inclusive and accessible creative spaces that simultaneously pump money back into the local economy. Here’s more about the step change: https://lnkd.in/eKEE3Rsx #CommercialInteriors #Retailtrends

Craft cocktails, mountain bikes and art: Walmart's hometown is booming, and getting more expensive. Walmart's hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas, is growing rapidly — with many amenities, and higher prices, that people might expect in a bigger city. The town has more cranes per capita than any other U.S. city, according to Cushman & Wakefield/Sage Partners, and prices are rising for longtime residents as it expands. The biggest construction project is Walmart's new headquarters, which will sprawl across roughly 350 acres with offices, a hotel, food hall, and walking and cycling trails. $WMT https://lnkd.in/gk4TuGYX #tradeguard #receivableputoptions #arputs #receivableputs #tradereceivables #accountsreceivables

On November 2nd at the State of Downtown event at the The City Club of Cleveland, Downtown Cleveland Inc. released their Downtown Cleveland Retail Strategy with the help of Streetsense, a New York City based consulting firm. The 15 point revitalization plan includes retail attraction and retention, public realm improvements, and marketing, promotion and activation that put a special focus on the hubs and connectors of downtown including the Gateway District, Warehouse District, the East 9th St. bridge, Euclid Ave.,and Huron Rd. The plan includes establishing a night market that caters to visitors and residents through an expansion of downtown offerings. According to the plan, “Night markets offer low barriers to entry for small, often undercapitalized businesses while giving them an opportunity to develop a following that might support moving up to a brick-and-mortar space.” Recently, The Land caught up with two small downtown retailers to find out what they thought of the plan, how their businesses are going, and what’s next for them and downtown retail. Read more of this story by community journalist Rachelle Miller:  https://lnkd.in/e3uFJMJQ #theland #thelandcle #thelandcleveland #cleveland #cle #downtowncleveland #downtown #clevelanddowntown #downtownclevelandbusinesses #downtownretail #downtownclevelandretail #downtownclevelandretailers #clevelandbusiness #clevelandbusinesses #smallbusiness #smallbusinesses #clevelandsmallbusinesses #communityjournalism #communityjournalists #pandemicshutdown #downtownclevelandbusiness #clevelandgatewaydistrict #clevelandwarehousedistrict #thelandcommunityjournalism

Yesterday I had an interesting email from someone asking if the old #Woolworths in #Bacup featured in my #Woolies15 report. Sadly it doesn't - the report is very explicitly about the 807 stores that Woolworths still had when it collapsed; Bacup's (pictured below in an old postcard) was an early closure in 1986. Of course, outside the tracking research, I do regularly visit and write about the 600+ other locations that Woolworths occupied through history, but which it had already closed or relocated from prior to its collapse - in some cases many decades before! Bacup is one that I haven't visited yet, but it's firmly on my radar. It's the archetypal Woolworths design, but has sadly been empty for many years, despite some modest improvements since Rossendale Borough Council issued the owners with a section 215 notice in 2017 (https://lnkd.in/e2Jsap9d). In fact, Bacup was a case study in my 2021 report for a council I was working with as a High Streets Task Force Expert. The place in question was a post-industrial high street that required reinvention. It lost its Woolies in the 1960s - a reflection of its changing fortunes even then. So, to draw inspiration, I used the Woolworths history element as a sampling framework. I chose three other small post-industrial northern towns where Woolworths exited, for similar reasons, between the 1960s and 1980s: Radcliffe, Hindley, and Bacup. Citing the council-led Townscape Heritage Initiative from 2013, the Bacup 2040 Vision process, and the more recent High Street Heritage Action Zone, I noted how heritage-led regeneration of vacant or underused properties in Bacup was a key driver in securing quality new occupants that serve the local community. Fingers crossed I can finally get to visit Bacup soon! Much is happening there in 2024 - see for example https://lnkd.in/eJPp23c9 - and I'd love to see if there's any magic I can work to help get that lovely but forlorn old Woolies back into active use 🤞 #retail #highstreet #highstreets #evolvingnotdying

Rentals and utilities are the 2 'contracted killers' of the retail business. If not managed well, the cumulative of both these buckets can go to a staggering 40% of top line and force businesses to close down or seek an alternative location  At 2030 Kitchen Inc, we are on a mission to help retailers understand the perils of being bottom-heavy in terms of overheads. Our #cloudkitchen model allows businesses to test their business via a lower expense. Our learnings while doing the #madfriedchicken project was to take it slow in the beginning, and once the P&L started showing promise, we ventured into our first brick & mortar store. Some of our clients are doing the same too. Slow & steady is the way to go in retail #cloudkitchen #2030kitchen  (Picture taken at LuckyOne Mall)

Sprouts Farmers Market opening up in #fortmyersfl. Check out the article and if you or someone you know is looking for Commercial Real Estate in the SWFL market, share this article and page with them.

Winning the town. In today's rapidly changing retail landscape, the old rules no longer apply 📣 In the retail- sphere, traditional strategies are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today's consumers. The future of retail lies in building local ecosystems that cater to customers where they live and work, creating a personalised and community-centric shopping experience.  This shift towards "winning the town" is essential for retailers looking to thrive in a competitive market and establish meaningful connections with their target audience. At Dalton Park, we have defined what this shift means to us.  By understanding the unique needs and preferences of our surrounding area, we have successfully created a retail environment that goes beyond mere transactions to foster genuine relationships with our shoppers. Winning the town is not just a concept but a reality that is evident at Dalton Park. From curated local events that celebrate the community to partnerships with nearby businesses that enhance the overall experience, we aim to be a hub of local activity and connection. By focusing on building local ecosystems, we are able to reach customers on a deeper level, tapping into the emotional and social aspects of shopping that drive loyalty and engagement. This approach not only benefits our centre and retailers, but also enriches the lives of the community members who frequent our centre, creating a symbiotic relationship that is mutually beneficial. As the retail industry continues to evolve, the importance of winning the town through local ecosystems cannot be overstated.  Our goal at Dalton Park is to create a shopping experience that is not only convenient and enjoyable but also deeply rooted in the fabric of the community 🌟  #DaltonPark #WinningTheTown #LocalCommunity

RETAIL PARKS CONTINUE TO GROW AND PROSPER THROUGHOUT THE UK Reflecting on today's news, I can't help but ponder the rise of out-of-town retail parks and their growing demand, even amidst the economic challenges. While I respect some of the business's represented and the convenience these locations offer to customers, with ample free parking and large warehouse-style stores, it leaves me feeling conflicted, especially considering the decline of our natural High streets. The demise of our High streets is, in part, a result of outdated town planning principles and the pressure on local authorities to reduce vehicle presence in densely populated areas for safety reasons and to generate revenue through town centre parking fees. Todays planning principles emphasise creating a strong sense of place, but in our pursuit of convenience and scale, we've eroded the heart of many regional centres. The outcome: congested trunk roads and identical retail outlets selling the same products to the same people across the country. What happened to the independent Grocer, Butcher, Baker, Fishmonger & Hardware store which we still see flourishing in parts of mainland Europe. The hustle, bustle and congregational meeting place that used to exist was healthy and essential part of human life, meaning interaction and connection was commonplace. I, for one, yearn for the revival of the high street, a return to a multitude of choices, and a resurgence of our nation of shopkeepers. Any authority or government that champions this cause would truly be advocating for the people, rather than passively allowing our historic town centers to fade further into obscurity. We shouldn't let repetitive principles dictate our future and push us farther behind our continental neighbours. Let's breathe life back into our high streets and celebrate their unique charm and character and leave something for future generations to be part of. #HighStreetRevival #CommunityCommerce #independantretail #Saveourtowncentres #Saveourcitycentres #Politics #shopsmallbusiness #retailers #community #prosperlocal