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Consumers are becoming more intentional about how and where they spend. Retail Dive reports that daily e-commerce shopping has declined, while in-store purchases are climbing as shoppers focus on affordability and careful price comparison. At the same time, trust in AI shopping tools remains limited, signaling a gap between adoption and confidence.

Fewer consumers are shopping online on a daily basis The number of consumers who turn to e-commerce daily has declined 12 percentage points from last year, with in-store shoppers on the rise.

The tenant categories gaining traction today are rarely operating in isolation. One of the key trends to watch is how retailers are placing more weight on tenant synergy and adjacency performance. In many markets, the mix surrounding a space is becoming just as important as the space itself.

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Scarce markets leave little room for second chances. That’s why CRE 360 Partners is bringing a more disciplined approach to site selection in an upcoming ICSC webinar on Thursday, February 24th. Led by Kevin Bissell and Sam Collier, the session will explore how cross-segment insight and structured evaluation help retailer and landlord teams move from analysis to action.

Register today to join the conversation: https://www.icsc.com/attend-and-learn/events/details/data-driven-confidence-in-scarce-markets

When a deal falls apart late, the damage extends far beyond the site itself. Lost momentum, sunk costs, and missed market windows can quietly derail broader growth plans. The most successful teams focus less on speed and more on certainty at each step. Deal Killers vs. Deal Makers outlines the risks that quietly stall deals and the practices that prevent them.

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Quiet months often separate average retail performance from strong retail performance. Summer is when disciplined asset management can remove friction, sharpen leasing narratives, and position centers for peak consumer demand. In our latest blog, we outline how landlords can prepare for the second-half surge with both quick wins and longer plays. The goal isn’t major redevelopment but making the right adjustments at the right time.

Prepare Your Property for the Second-Half Retail Surge Position your shopping center for success with smart asset management strategies to capture back-to-school and holiday season traffic.

Scarce markets demand sharper decision-making. Join CRE 360 Partners on February 24th for an ICSC-hosted webinar examining why site selection confidence has become harder to achieve, even with advanced analytics. Our team will walk through real-world examples and a four-part checklist designed to surface risk early and align decisions with long-term strategy.

Data-Driven Confidence in Scarce Markets Thursday, February 24, 2026  •  2:00 – 3:00 pm ET Sponsored by Join us as we tackle retail’s site selection confidence crisis head-on, showing...

The retail landscape is shifting, but physical stores remain foundational. Forbes highlights how value retailers, omnichannel strategies, and evolving consumer habits are fueling renewed confidence in brick-and-mortar. Rather than being displaced by e-commerce, stores are becoming more strategic and purpose-driven.

Brick-And-Mortar Makes A Comeback In A Changing Retail Landscape Despite headlines of major store closures and bankruptcies like Saks, the retail sector shows resilience with more planned openings than closing announced in January.

Retail expansion decisions are becoming more selective, more strategic, and more data-driven. We’re seeing retailers focus less on volume and more on where growth actually performs. Market shifts are influencing not just where brands expand, but how deals are structured and validated. Understanding these signals early helps teams move with confidence instead of reacting late.

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Retail expansion decisions are made long before incentives are discussed. Retailers want to understand who shops in a market, how they spend, and whether the real estate is ready. In our latest blog, we walk through the foundational data every city should be prepared to share when engaging with retailers. It’s a practical framework for improving credibility and competitiveness.

Essential Data for Retail Attraction | CRE 360 for Municipal Learn the must-have data your city needs to attract national retailers. From demographics to trade area insights, this guide helps municipalities build a compel

Not every opportunity requires starting from scratch. Many centers already have the right tenants; they just aren’t positioned to perform at their full potential. Strategic refinements can improve how shoppers navigate the property and how tenants benefit from one another. These adjustments create measurable value while preserving flexibility.

Discover how CRE 360 Partners works with landlords to optimize existing assets: https://www.cre-360.com/for-landlords

In today’s retail market, confidence is often the difference between smart growth and costly missteps.

In our latest ICSC article, we break down why more data doesn’t always lead to better decisions — and how cross-segment insight is shaping a smarter approach to site selection. Strategy isn’t just about information. It’s about knowing what to do with it.

The Confidence Crisis: Why More Data Hasn’t Made Retail Site Selection Easier Retailers today have access to more location data than ever before: demographic analytics, foot traffic patterns, consumer spending, mobile tracking, competitive intelligence and predictive modeling.

Scaling a store footprint quickly only works when the strategy is as disciplined as the timeline. CRE 360 Partners supported a national sporting goods retailer with a data-driven expansion approach designed to prioritize quality, not just speed. The result was a pipeline built around the right markets, the right trade areas, and the right deal ex*****on.

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