Luxury Retail Booms Across the U.S. with $75B in Sales
The luxury retail market in the U.S. has reached an impressive milestone, hitting $75 billion in 2023. This growth, driven by post-pandemic recovery, is noteworthy despite inflation cooling demand.
In-Store Shopping Resurgence
After two years of robust post-pandemic growth, luxury retail achieved an 8.6% annual growth rate from 2020 to 2023. The U.S. and Europe led the global luxury market, each accounting for 28% of sales. However, the U.S. market share dipped by 4% in 2023 due to inflationary pressures.
Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
Nearly 50% of new luxury stores opened last year were located in malls, contributing to Class A malls having the lowest vacancy rate at just 5.8%. According to Leap’s Amish Tolia, brands prefer physical stores, especially in high-end locations like Madison Avenue in NYC and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. E-commerce, while convenient, has proven less profitable due to complex customer returns.
Expanding to New Markets
While prime urban areas remain popular, luxury retailers are increasingly expanding into secondary markets like Texas and North Carolina to reduce operational costs. Matthew Krell from Alvarez & Marsal emphasizes that profitability, not just sales volume, is driving this push into more affordable locations.
Looking ahead, luxury retail growth is expected to slow amid economic uncertainty. However, JLL projects the sector will still surpass $82 billion in sales by 2028. The in-store experience and strategic expansion into both top-tier and emerging markets will sustain momentum, even as growth normalizes at a 1.9% annual rate.
Stay tuned for more insights on the evolving luxury retail landscape! #LuxuryRetail #EconomicTrends #RetailExpansion #MarketInsights
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E-commerce Drives Industrial Demand in Q2, but Leasing Slows
Warehouse cap rates rose 23 basis points in Q2, averaging 6.42%, driven by sustained e-commerce and supply chain demands despite a slower leasing pace.
What Happened: Integra Realty Resources’ mid-year report highlights that e-commerce and supply chain demands are driving rent hikes in cities like Charlotte, Miami, Boise, and Phoenix. However, speculative construction and leasing have slowed since Q1 2024.
Higher Vacancy Rates Due to New Supply: Increased speculative development has led to higher vacancies in Chicago, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Conversely, cities with limited new construction, such as Cleveland and Detroit, continue to maintain lower vacancy rates and price stability.
Investment Metrics:
Cap Rates: Warehouse cap rates rose 23 basis points to 6.42% nationally, with the largest increase in the East (up 44 basis points to 6.92%). Flex Industrial properties saw a rise of 17 basis points to 6.93%.
Market Rents: Warehouse rents grew by 3.06% to $7.57, and Flex properties increased by 2.91% to $12.00. The East led rent growth for Flex properties, with a 3.88% rise to $13.02.
Vacancy Rates: Warehouse vacancy rates rose 181 basis points to 6.30% nationally, while Flex properties saw a 100-basis-point rise to 6.96%. The West had the largest regional vacancy jump for warehouses, up 247 basis points to 6.49%.
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