Carlsbad, CA – January 3rd, 2025 – Winter 2024/2025 Issue: Could retail real estate have emerged from the pandemic as a preferred asset class? Retail continues to evolve as consumer preferences shift, new retailers emerge, and old retailers either change with the times or go out of business. The pace of change and the threat of widespread disruption accelerated with the advent of online shopping and gave rise to predictions about the imminent “death of retail.” Current reports are more likely to tout retail’s comeback. However, well located, functional retail that meets current tenants’ needs has been enduring for years. Read Full Article