Denver saw retail growth before global pandemic
It’s undisputed that the global coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted the retail market. As states like Colorado issued stay-at-home orders, many retailers closed and retail investment activity
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May 22, 2020Denver’s retail has a proven resiliency track record
From the moment we began sheltering in place, retail real estate became top of mind for those in the industry. With the nationwide closure of large segments of retailers, questions of retail’s survival are
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May 17, 2020Denver enjoys resiliency in changing marketplace
Several factors suggest that the Denver retail industry is likely to see continued slow but steady growth even as some lenders and investors shy away from the sector amid bankruptcy filings, store closures and
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February 24, 2020Ghost kitchens pick up steam in mountain towns
Ghost kitchens are on the rise. It’s important to consider if your commercial real estate is ready for the coming transformation, as well as what is causing this new phenomenon. The impacts of this trend
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February 23, 2020Colorado’s retail markets weather the e-commerce storm
As we enter 2020, Colorado remains one of the most desirable markets in the country for investors targeting income-producing shopping centers. These investors typically are targeting cash flow, security
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February 17, 2020The ripple effect of a center’s creative turnaround
When a retail center loses a major anchor, there is a ripple effect that goes well beyond the closed doors of the big-box space. It spreads to the in-line retailers, the nearby retail centers, the owner’s own
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February 17, 20203 key trends are shaping Boulder’s retail future
The Boulder market has experienced a remarkable near five-fold increase in construction of retail space from fourth-quarter 2018 to fourth-quarter 2019. According to CBRE research, 105,803 square feet
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February 16, 2020Driving forces behind private capital investment
Strengthened consumer confidence and unemployment at a 50-year low have materially benefited the continued success of the retail property market across the Colorado Front Range.
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November 11, 2019Challenges and opportunities for retail development
Despite overreaching concerns of e-commerce negatively impacting bricks-and-mortar shopping centers, the retail fundamentals in Denver are thriving. Fueled by continued growth in consumer
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November 8, 2019Considerations for procuring the right food hall
Throughout Denver, over the past couple of years, food halls have been one of the most prevalent emerging trends for retail. Earlier this year, Phil Colicchio, executive managing director, specialty food
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November 4, 2019