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Market Developments in Retail: Conference Highlights

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Market Developments in Retail

After attending 34 conferences over the past 6 months, our team has spotted some exciting retail trends and concepts on the rise for 2024. Adaptive reuse of existing retail and non-retail spaces is allowing new growth for retailers, with many brands opting for smaller drive-thru-only locations. This is opening up opportunities in built-out markets.

Our team also noted the continued expansion of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) utilizing more automated technology and drive-thrus. Full-service restaurants are offering more convenient options like curbside pickup and online ordering. Meanwhile, grocery chains and dollar stores are aggressively growing into smaller, underserved markets across the country.

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How to use this report:

  • Here is a bullet list of how people can use the retail trends report:
  • Get insights on the latest and most exciting retail trends for 2024 planning
  • Learn which restaurant concepts are rapidly expanding through drive-thrus and smaller footprints
  • Discover which retailers are moving into smaller, underserved markets
  • See examples of adaptive reuse creating new opportunities in built-out markets
  • Understand how brands are utilizing technology and automation to innovate
  • Gain knowledge on the growth strategies of major chains like grocery and dollar stores
  • Identify ways to capitalize on these trends and concepts as a real estate developer, investor, or retailer
  • Use as a guide for site selection, development, and planning retail initiatives
  • Stay ahead of the curve on future retail expansion opportunities

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