This One Thing Can Save Brick-And-Mortar Retailers From Online Competition
For years now, the dark shadows of Amazon, Groupon and Walmart.com have loomed over brick-and-mortar shops, creeping ever closer, like a terrifying and unstoppable force. But with one tool, brick-and-mortar retailers can defend themselves.
“Socialization," said Comras Co. CEO Michael Comras during a panel at Bisnow's Fort Lauderdale Hospitality and Retail Renaissance event Oct. 11. "That will save us from the world of online retailers.”
Comras is bringing a new wave of retail to Fort…
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In West Palm Beach, Jeff Greene Will Go Forward Where Related Cannot
For a year, Related Group had been urging the city of West Palm Beach to greenlight its proposal: a 25-story signature office tower near the scenic Flagler Drive waterfront. The holdup: local residents, in a 1996 referendum, had voted to restrict building heights to five stories in that area.
In late September, the project's fate came down to a nail-biting vote on whether to permit a zoning change. The zoning commission voted 3-2 against it, killing the development. But Related's loss is Jeff Greene's gain.
Now, the billionaire will…
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Don't Call It A Houseboat. 'Livable Yachts' Reimagined For Luxury Buyers
In South Florida, where countless mom-and-pop marinas have been torn down to make way for waterfront condos, dock space is at a premium. The marine industry is dominated by those who can afford the dockage, which exceeds the cost of the…
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Amazon Strikes Deal With Greystar, Bozzuto, AvalonBay To Take Control Of Package Rooms
The country's leading apartment owners and managers are hoping nightmare scenarios of towering packages and cluttered mailrooms could become a multifamily memory, thanks to Amazon's latest last-mile play.
The e-commerce giant has struck deals with some of the largest apartment landlords…
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Workplace Design Is Changing, Part 1: It's All About Employee Convenience
While one-size-fits-all has ruled office design in recent years, this trend is dissolving and being replaced with a much more flexible approach to the workplace.
Companies are instead moving toward an activity-based workplace design, which aims to incorporate a variety of different workspace preferences to attract and retain employees.
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All Is Not Lost In Wine Country Hospitality After Fires
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