Online retail sales

Retailers can expect gins in their 2011 sales this coming holiday season, but not necessarily from in-store sales. Gains will most likely come from online sales. Holiday sales are predicted to increase 2.5%-3% and reach between $873 billion and $877 billion. This includes a predicted 14% increase in online sales. Holiday shoppers will be doing online research to find the best deals, in stores or online.

Smaller market, higher returns

Real estate investors are searching for higher returns in smaller, untapped markets. This trend is bringing retail business to smaller cities whose markets are on a rise. This will make for a faster economic recovery for these cities.

National Retail Recovery

With the end of summer comes another drop in retail across the nation. However, statistics point towards a gradual recovery. Until economic indicators improve, shoppers will continue to hold back on spending. The strong showing that started out the 2011 year has weakened as the year comes to an end. Consumer confidence needs to be strengthened again. Investor interest is still strong in grocery-anchored centers and strip malls. These quality retail centers are still doing well despite the lack of consumer confidence. There is still a lot of optimism out there.

Retail

What all does retail consist of? Retail is the sale of physical goods or merchandise from a fixed location, for example a department store or a small boutique. A retailer buys goods in large quantities from a wholesaler or manufacturer and then sells smaller quantities to the end-user, you the customer. The word retail is often interchanged with the word "shop" or "store".

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