Lower gas prices helping to support spending on other items

Lower gas prices helping to support spending on other items

July year-over-year overall retail sales registered 8.6%. While month-over-month sales were unchanged in July, the details were far more encouraging, with a price-related fall in gasoline sales freeing up households to increase spending on other goods. With prices no...
Seniors Housing is on the Mend

Seniors Housing is on the Mend

Rents and occupancies are rising in the seniors housing sector.COVID-19 relief funds have further shored up balance sheets.Staffing challenges are front and center for operators today.The industry is consolidating, with a shuffling of ownership.Further stabilization...