The average vacancy rate at all U.S. retail properties fell to 10.5 percent in the second quarter from 10.6 percent in the first, and malls hit a four-year low of 8.3 percent during the second quarter, according to a report from research firm Reis. Properties haven’t yet returned to pre-recession rates, and while some retail experts say it’s tougher this time around because of online retail rivals, landlords say many brick-and-mortar stores are fighting back by stocking goods and services that aren’t easily sold online. Read The Wall Street Journal story here.
Calendar of events

Virtual CCRS 2021 Date & 2020 HiLites
Jan2022.
The 12th Annual Summit will be held Virtually via Zoom January 2022.

CR 2021 Dates and CR 2020 Coverage
3rd-4thJune
Second 2021 Virtual Men’s Commercial Retreat will be held June 3rd & 4th, 2021 via Zoom.

WR 2021 Dates and WR 2020 Coverage
29th-30thApril
2nd WR 2021 Virtual Retreat will be April 29th & 30th, 2021 on Zoom.