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100 malls are worth more than the other 800 combined.
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Dick's just bought Foot Locker. 3,200 stores. One company.
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Capital is flowing back into physical retail. But not into the formats you remember.
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EuroShop 2026: the store is now a computer. And space is running out.
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March 31, 2026
The K-shaped mall: why 100 properties are worth more than the other 800 combined
900 malls remain in the United States. The top 100 account for half the sector’s value.
March 10, 2026
57 retail expansion signals reveal where brands are actually opening stores
57 verified brand expansion signals. 25+ markets. Seven archetypes. One structural pattern.
February 26, 2026
The store is now infrastructure: retail media, edge AI, and the new economics of space
In-store retail media crossed $0.5B. AI moved from the cloud into checkout scanners. Retail space supply hit historic lows.
February 9, 2026
Dubai is where American brands go to prove they can work anywhere
Skims, Primark, Ulta Beauty, and Pacsun all opened their first international stores in Dubai within 90 days.
January 12, 2026
What 10 verified retail moves reveal about DTC brands going offline in 2025
This article is based on a review of ten verified retail moves made by DTC and digital-native brands in 2025, confirmed through trade media and public...
January 8, 2026
The most anticipated retail projects of 2026 — redefining what flagship retail really means
From Riyadh and Bangkok to Shanghai, the US, and Europe, these flagship retail projects demonstrate how scale, design, and urban role are evolving by ...
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