Articles by Bob Young

• Bob Young: Human Capital—An Important Part of the Commercial Real Estate Equation

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  Retail

  For the Dallas-Fort Worth commercial retail sector, no matter what the cycle, our industry always plays at the highest level. And although my comments may sound a bit self-serving, the players in our commercial real estate arena add a level of expertise and vibrancy that is truly special.

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• Bob Young: Road Construction—A Retail Paradox

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  Retail

  The double-edged sword of road construction—as related to commerce, and particularly retail—is something to be reckoned with. On one hand, the disruption of traffic flow is bad for business. Bit if it ultimately improves a location, then patience is a virtue.

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• Bob Young: The Incredible Shrinking Big Box

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  Retail

  Due to the economic downturn and sales pressure from the internet, many big-box retailers have found the need to reduce occupancy costs and, thus, the need to reduce their respective footprints. This is a complete reversal from the birth of the category-killer, big-box format in the early ’90s.

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• Bob Young: Moving the Game Forward

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  Retail

  If you have tired-looking real estate with under-capitalized or poorly conceived merchants, the center will produce less-than-stellar results. On the other hand, updated real estate with well-merchandised retailers will produce not only a positive shopping experience but, just as important, increased sales and increased real estate values.

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• Bob Young: Inside the Loop

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  Retail

  Although most of the inside-the-loop residential and commercial trade areas are mature and built out, that does not mean their development opportunities are nonexistent. In fact, retailers and developers are seeking sites in these areas precisely because of their density and accessibility.

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• Bob Young: Retailers End the Year with Sales, Sales, Sales

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  Retail

  Although 2011 holiday sales numbers from the International Council of Shopping Centers and retailers are still coming in, on the heels of the powerful black Friday, the consumer was active but measured and clearly hunting for bargains. With the possible exception of high-end luxury merchandise, retailers promoted a wide range of sales across the board.

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• Bob Young: Retail Outlook Brightening

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  Retail

  Although the market is not robust beyond compare, the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible, as retailers are talking about expanding and investors talking about buying.

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• Bob Young: Listening to the Customer

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  Retail

  In this current cycle of a sluggish economy and struggling retailers, the emphasis on “listening to the customer” has taken on new and more intense importance.

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• Bob Young: International Capital in the Commercial Real Estate Arena

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  Retail

  U.S. real estate projects have long attracted international interest; now foreign investors like Carlos Slim are taking stakes in major American retailers, too.

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• Bob Young: Remembering Marcello Rosen


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  Retail

  Last month our family celebrated my wife Paula’s birthday at our favorite restaurant, Toulouse. We arrived to find that our requested table was occupied by none other than restaurateur Alberto Lombardi and several of his family members and friends—including his go-to real estate broker, Marcello Rosen.

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