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The A to Z of Retail Real Estate: Leasing, Finance, Development, and More
Discover what is retail real estate: types, leases, trends & success factors. Master leasing, finance & development for investors today!
March 6, 2026
Best New Franchises to Buy in 2026: Top Picks
Best new franchises to buy in 2026: growth potential, investment ranges, and data-driven site selection criteria reviewed.
February 21, 2026
What Is a DMA? 210 Designated Market Areas Explained
What a DMA is, how Nielsen defines the 210 US Designated Market Areas, and how to use DMA maps for retail targeting and media buying.
February 20, 2026
What the Party City Liquidation Means for Retail Expansion Teams
When Party City announced its liquidation, expansion teams across the country had 72 hours to evaluate hundreds of newly available locations. Here's what we learned.
February 18, 2026
5 min read
Pop-Up Real Estate: Costs, Leases & Location Strategy
Pop-up real estate costs, lease structures, and how to find the right temporary space. What brands and landlords need to know before signing a short-term deal.
February 3, 2026
Designated Market Area (DMA): Definition, Maps & Strategy
What a Designated Market Area (DMA) is, how the 210 US DMAs shape advertising and retail strategy, and how to use DMA data for smarter site selection.
January 30, 2026
CRE Deal Software: Complete Buyer's Guide 2026
CRE brokerages use 7 separate tools to manage one deal. Modern deal software consolidates pipeline tracking, site analysis, and broker intake into a single workflow.
January 29, 2026
Trade Area Analysis Best Practices for Multi-Unit Retailers
Drive-time polygons and ring studies are table stakes. Here's how the best expansion teams are building trade area models that actually predict performance.
January 28, 2026
6 min read
Retail Space for Lease Guide: Find Locations Faster (2026)
Compare methods for finding retail space for lease in 2026. BAM analyzed 700 sites in 72 hours. TNT got 10x more sites to committee. Find winning sites.
January 12, 2026
What Is a CRE Broker? Fees, Services & How to Choose
What a CRE broker does, typical commission structures (3-6%), and 8 questions to ask before hiring one. A guide for tenants, buyers, and investors.
January 2, 2026
Boba Tea Franchise: Costs, Brands & How to Pick the Right Location
Compare 8 boba tea franchises by cost, royalties, and training. Plus a data-driven framework for evaluating franchise locations before you sign.
December 20, 2025
Mall Foot Traffic Data: 2026 Trends & Analysis Tools
Mall foot traffic data trends, statistics, and analysis tools. Benchmarks for retail leasing and site evaluation decisions.
December 19, 2025
Footfall Traffic: Complete Measurement & Optimization Guide
Footfall traffic measurement methods, benchmarks, and optimization tactics for retail and commercial property teams.
December 16, 2025
Pop-Up Retail: Costs, Locations & Launch Strategy
One in five pop-up tenants sign a long-term lease. Here is how to structure a pop-up as a data-driven location test that produces a GO/NO-GO answer, not just brand buzz.
December 15, 2025
The Power of Foot Traffic: What Every Retailer Needs to Know
Master retail foot traffic! Learn to measure, analyze, and boost store visits for higher sales, optimized operations, and growth.
October 15, 2025
Retail Real Estate Trends: What's Next for Your Business
Discover key retail real estate trends for 2026. Learn how consumer shifts, supply, and AI shape resilient, profitable investments.
October 7, 2025
Real Estate Market Trends: Stay Ahead of the Curve
Real estate market trends and insights for investors and operators. Data sources, leading indicators, and strategic implications.
September 23, 2025
Real Estate Technology Solutions: What's Worth Watching
Explore innovative real estate technology solutions shaping site selection, lease management, and portfolio growth in 2026.
September 10, 2025
Innovating CRE: A Guide to Modern Real Estate Technology
Master Commercial real estate tech. Explore AI, IoT, VR, and blockchain to innovate your CRE strategy and gain a competitive edge.
August 21, 2025
In Depth Guide to Site Selection Analyst
Become a top site selection analyst. Learn their crucial role in business growth, data-driven strategies, and essential AI tools.
August 19, 2025
Real Estate Data Analytics: Tools & Strategies 2026
Real estate data analytics for 2026: tools, strategies, and AI platforms to improve site selection and portfolio decisions.
August 6, 2025
Property Portfolio Manager: Skills, Tools, and Tips
What top property portfolio managers do differently. Learn the strategies, tools, and data-driven approaches that maximize real estate ROI.
July 21, 2025
Location Intelligence in Real Estate: Data-Driven Decisions
How location intelligence shapes real estate decisions. Trade area analysis, demographic overlays, and AI-powered site scoring.
July 10, 2025
Jack in the Box Closures: Retail Location Strategy Lessons
Jack in the Box is closing 150-200 locations under its JACK on Track initiative. The closures average $1.2M AUV against a $2M system average. Here is what the unit economics
April 28, 2025
How Retail Revenue Forecasting Actually Works (And Why You Need to Defend It in Committee)
How revenue forecasting models for new retail locations are built, what variables drive accuracy, and why the forecast you take to committee needs to be one you can explain.
March 26, 2025
How Forever 21's Location Strategy Failed Twice: A Site Selection Post-Mortem
Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and again in 2025. The failure was not fashion trends. It was location strategy: oversized stores, mall dependency, and international
March 22, 2025
Brick and Mortar Lives On: Lessons from JP Morgan Chase
At GrowthFactor, we are learning everyday on retail trends of industry leaders. In this blog post, we get into a major signal from JP Mor...
November 11, 2024
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