Jason M. Wolf
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt on why in-office work is better
After more than two years of remote work and multiple return-to-office delays, most Google employees are heading back to the office at least part-time — and ex-Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt couldn’t be happier […]
Read More....Backed by private equity, car wash operators scour Philadelphia market for locations
Scott Caplan turned his sights on the car wash business six years ago, raising a total of $11 millionin two investment rounds that has helped fund the rapid expansion of EverWash with […]
Read More....Target Rolls Out Its First Net-Zero Energy Store
Rooftop solar panels are old news, but solar panels in the parking lot have one of the most ubiquitous big-box retailers thinking net-zero. Target Corp. has retrofitted a store in Vista, California, […]
Read More....Retail sales will grow this year, but at a slower rate than in 2021
Retail sales in the U.S. are expected to grow between 6% and 8% this year, as Americans shift more of their spending to restaurants and trips and cope with sticker […]
Read More....Here’s how major companies are approaching the return to office
After two years of uncertainty and false starts, many companies are setting their return plans in motion. From tech giants to financial firms to small businesses, numerous companies have announced […]
Read More....Global Economy Suffering Collateral Damage From Ukraine Invasion
Well before Russia invaded Ukraine, the International Monetary Fund was already forecasting global economic growth to moderate this year, the result of ongoing inflation driven by supply chain disruptions, energy price […]
Read More....What Higher Interest Rates and Inflation Mean for Commercial Real Estate
The era of near zero interest rates appears to be nearing an end. Despite emergent geopolitical risks stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, mounting inflation now has the Fed’s full […]
Read More....WCRE Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
This week, the WCRE team marks our ten-year anniversary. Our success is the result of the trust and support we receive from our clients, colleagues, and community. As we enter […]
Read More....Costs to develop, lease industrial keep soaring as demand for warehouses remains historically high
It’s now more expensive than ever to source, build and rent warehouse space — but that hasn’t tempered demand. The market has reached a point where industrial landlords are sometimes […]
Read More....Economic Momentum Weakens as US Enters the New Year
As the Federal Reserve signals its intention to raise interest rates soon to battle rising inflation, it’s been easy to overlook how well the economy performed over the past year […]
Read More....Bank Branch Closings Hit Another Record High
Last year produced another record-high number of bank branch closings with 3,601 locations shutting their doors, according to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data. The trimming of bank branches has been […]
Read More....Why Companies Aren’t Cutting Back on Office Space
In our monthly surveys of 5,000 American workers and 500 U.S. employers, and in our numerous conversations with managers, a huge shift to hybrid work is abundantly clear for office and […]
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