Commercial real estate leaders turned out Thursday for NAIOP New Jersey’s annual gala, where the chapter honored five key figures and unveiled its coveted Deal of the Year winners.
Retail leaders see a clearer path to recovery, despite continued uncertainty
Despite the enduring struggles of malls, further bankruptcies by large chains and other challenges to brick-and-mortar retail, industry leaders say the path to stability is becoming clearer. That’s especially true for properties that were fundamentally stronger before the pandemic, which are now drawing the attention of tenants in search of space.
Landlords brace for fallout, search for solutions with retailers battered by COVID-19 shutdown
New Jersey shopping centers that once buzzed with a steady hum of activity have been quiet since late March, with most retail businesses shut down to contain the spread of COVID-19. Retail landlords are now scrambling to figure out how to deal with tenants who say they can’t pay rent because their revenue streams have stopped cold — even though property owners still have their own financial obligations.
Healthy options: A look at the growth of medical retail in New Jersey
Medical tenants have become increasingly critical to the retail sector, creating a new opportunity for landlords who have grappled with e-commerce and bankrupt retail chains. New Jersey is no exception, and the opportunity comes as urgent care centers, physical therapists and other businesses experience rapid growth spurred by major changes in the health care industry.