Millennials matter to retailers. But how about Gen Z shoppers?
Millennials have been receiving plenty of press for their shopping habits and how these habits are changing the retail world. But what about even younger…
Midwest
Despite the hype for downtowns, United States remains a mostly suburban country
The urban centers of cities are getting most of the press today, with countless stories focusing on the growing number of people -- young and…
Industrial Insider: The new frontier of marijuana and commercial real estate
I attended the national CREW conference in New York in September, and moderated a panel that included a presentation and discussion about marijuana and commercial…
Minneapolis’ ESG Architecture & Design hires new VP
Melissa Metzler has joined Minneapolis' ESG Architecture & Design as vice president and co-director of interiors. In her role as co-director, she will be partnering…
Marcus & Millichap hires investment sales professional in Chicago
Debra Vander Weit has joined the Chicago O'Hare office of Marcus & Millichap as an investment sales professional. She will focus on serving office property…
Student Loan Hero Survey: Household debt might slow holiday spending
Retailers are hoping for a happy holiday season, and many economists are predicting just that. They say that consumers, buoyed by lower unemployment numbers, will…
NAREIT names new chairman
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts in early November announced the election of its 2017 officers, as well as the members of its…
Want to move to Canada following a Trump win? You’re not alone
It's a common threat during any presidential election: "If the other candidate wins, I'm moving to Canada." Turns out, though, Canada wasn't the only foreign…
Fewer commercial construction starts in Chicago area this year
Commercial construction starts -- including in the industrial sector -- continues to lag 2015's totals in the Chicago area, according to the latest research from…
A merry holiday season for retailers? JLL is predicting one
How active will holiday shoppers be this season? JLL has some good news for retailers: The company in its latest report predicts that holiday sales…