As we begin 2016, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past year by looking back at the top 10 blog posts of 2015.
Posts have been ranked by number of page views.
- Redefining Fashion: Plus-Size Apparel Takes Center Stage: Aside from the few stores completely devoted to the plus-size market, the offerings have traditionally been poor, unfashionable and usually placed in the least-trafficked areas of stores. But that’s all changing. Here’s why.
- 4 Urgent Care Trends Shaping the Healthcare Industry: Due to an increasing population of insured consumers, a shortage of primary care physicians, and the high costs and long wait times associated with emergency room visits, the urgent care industry has grown into a force to be reckoned with. However, despite its market influence, the urgent care industry is still highly fragmented, which has led to some notable trends that will undoubtedly affect the healthcare industry as a whole. Here are the most notable.
- American & Canadian Consumers: Not As Similar As You Think: Despite their surface-level commonalities, Canadian and American consumers are incredibly different and retailers must understand the nuances between them in order to successfully cross the border. Only once U.S. retailers have a solid awareness of the buying habits of Canadian consumers will they be able to adapt their merchandising, marketing and store operations to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency. So, how are Canadian shoppers different? Find out here.
- Get More Out of Your Hospital’s Marketing Budget: We are living in an era where most healthcare organizations are in a cost-cutting mode, not a spending mode. Yet, these healthcare organizations still have pressure to gain market share and increase revenue, meaning every dollar has to be wisely spent and yield a higher return today than it did yesterday. So, how can you make your marketing more efficient? Continue reading to find out how.
- Omnichannel: More Than a Buzzword: The hype surrounding new technological developments has a way of sweeping entire industries up into a complete frenzy. It’s no surprise then that some viewed omnichannel retailing as little more than the latest industry buzzword. However, those that thought it was a passing fad were mistaken. The reality is, true omnichannel retailing is now the foundation for maximizing sales and profitability in the retail environment.
- The Importance of Analytics in Real Estate Expansion: When determining how and where to grow, the single most important factor in the process is not finding the right real estate – it’s finding the right customers. And while real estate will impact performance, it will only do so if you have enough customers willing to walk into your store or restaurant in the first place. So, how do you optimize markets and franchise territories and avoid opening unsuccessful locations? Continue reading to find out more.
- Top 5 Retail Real Estate Trends of 2015: We began to see the formation of some of today’s most notable retail real estate trends in 2014, but these trends will continue to gain momentum going forward. Here’s a look at the top 5 retail real estate trends for 2015.
- 3 Urban Site Selection Assumptions That Need To Be Broken: Today, urbanization is occurring at an extreme rate. However, as retailers expand into urban markets, they need to be more cautious and aware of their real estate strategies. Here are some site selection practices and assumptions that have become accepted as “tried and true” over the years, but need to be re-evaluated – especially when it comes to urban site selection.
- The Changing World of Retail: Retailers understand that consumers control the retail environment and that they need to satisfy all shopping preferences – from the in-store shopper to the online-only shopper – by making sure products are readily accessible across all mediums and that they meet customers on their own terms in meaningful, engaging ways. The pursuit of this goal is challenging retailers to take action, leading to a number of developing retail real estate trends.
- 8 Pitfalls of Retail Real Estate Investment: Even though the retail real estate landscape is rapidly changing, the simple truth is that the market is incredibly active and bidding is as competitive as ever. When this happens, investors – especially those new to the game – tend to haphazardly buy assets and/or overpay. In order to avoid a major mistake, here are some of the most common pitfalls real estate investors should watch out for.
