U.S. Retailer Industry Foot Traffic Analysis | April 2024

U.S. Retailer Industry Foot Traffic Analysis | April 2024

Colliers Retail Market Intelligence Higher average tax refunds in 2024 boosted consumer spending, leading to a 4.0% increase in April retail sales and a 3.5% rise in foot traffic over the year. Apparel store visits rose by 3.44%, yet sales dropped by 0.9% in value,...
U.S. Industrial Market Outlook Report | Q1 2024

U.S. Industrial Market Outlook Report | Q1 2024

U.S. Industrial Demand Fell in Q1 but Will Build as New Supply Falls Industrial construction completions outstripped tenant demand for the seventh quarter in a row, pushing the U.S. average vacancy rate up 50 basis points, to 6.1% during the first quarter of 2024 —...
PCE shows biggest rise in U.S. inflation in four months

PCE shows biggest rise in U.S. inflation in four months

Based on the Federal Reserve’s preferred PCE gauge, inflation rose in January at the fastest pace in four months, in a sign that price pressures might not return to low prepandemic levels as quickly as hoped. The PCE index rose 0.3% last month.  Meanwhile,...