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The retail business in Oregon is good…better than good, it’s great. From the restaurants in the Pearl to new grocery stores in Southeast Portland, from the fast casual in Medford to the bakery in Salem, retailers’ sales are strong. Even … read more

As 2012 draws to a close, we can look back and see the strongest retail real estate market in Oregon since 2008 and look forward to strengthening fundamentals that will drive retail sales growth, continued strong absorption and improved rents. … read more

X Team International is a leading retail real estate brokerage alliance serving the world’s premier tenants, landlords, developers, owners and third party service providers. Comprised of industry professionals from small and mid-sized boutique firms who average more than 20 years … read more

Daily Journal of Commerce – Oregon | October 26, 2012 Thousands of years after open-air markets flourished in ancient Greece, shopping centers are continuing to evolve. “There will be new formats,” said Fred Bruning, history buff and CEO of CenterCal … read more

Oregon continues to feel the effects of the last recession. Despite this, the retail real estate market is strong with declining vacancies, increasing rates and limited development. With the challenging economy as the backdrop, Portland is engaged in a mayoral … read more

“Oregon Sees Third Month of Modest Job Growth” (Oregon Labor Trends, 11/22/2011) Recent headlines report that the economic recovery is underway. Economic statistics and activity in the field support this as well. Over the past year, employment in Oregon is … read more

The Portland retail market is poised for a steady recovery as unemployment declines, existing retail real estate inventory is absorbed and few new projects are constructed. Oregon is starting to show employment growth. The unemployment rate declined to 9.6% in … read more

Portland Business Journal March 18, 2011 [ view here ]

“Brokers eye ex-Hollywood Video spots” From the Portland Business Journal – 03/04/11 [ view now ]

Retailers Continue Expansion Headlines across the country read – RETAIL SALES UP 7.2%….Strong retailers absorb second generation space to expand market share. In Oregon, national and regional retailers are following the same pattern of securing sites, improving real estate, and … read more