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  • Wal-Mart earnings: In-store and digital sales put it a step ahead of the competition

    MarketWatch.com – Top Stories

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to report third-quarter earnings Thursday before the opening bell, and analysts think the company’s efforts across both in-store and online sales are pushing it ahead of the competition. Cowen & Co. analysts say they favor Wal-Mart WMT, +0.08% over Target TGT,-1.63%, with its omnichannel capabilities giving the retail giant continued momentum. “In our view, the retailer is ahead of peers in terms of demonstrating aggressive and innovative strategies to levera…

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  • 6 Ways Millennials Are Influencing Multifamily Trends

    Bisnow – Seattle Commercial Real Estate News

    As the largest living generation in the U.S., millennials play a major role in shaping multifamily real estate trends. From apartment design and amenities selected, to the size of the units and the technology incorporated within it, this generation, which is anticipated to reach 70 million by 2024, is certain to influence housing stock across the country. Tight finances and lifestyle preferences that challenge current stock could have developers and property owners scrambling if they do not keep…

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  • Lord & Taylor will start selling on Walmart.com

    TechCrunch – All Stories

    Walmart and Hudson’s Bay-owned department store Lord & Taylor just announced an interesting partnership — Lord & Taylor will start selling its catalog of high-end fashion merchandise on Walmart.com this Spring. Of course this deal doesn’t mean you’ll see designer pants on the same page as $19.97 Wranglers. Instead, Lord & Taylor will have its own “flagship store” on Walmart.com — which essentially will be a section on Walmart’s website dedicated to goods sold by Lord & Taylor. Fo…

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  • Construction sites get a tech upgrade

    JLL Real Views

    In the not-so-distant future, concrete buildings may self-heal cracks in their walls with bio-concrete, while robots lay bricks and tiles at development sites. Innovative technologies such as these are disrupting business-as-usual on construction sites as industry dynamics force construction companies toward a more tech-efficient future. The construction industry has been slow to adopt the technological advances that have nearly doubled manufacturing productivity over the last 25 years. The labo…

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  • Amazon or Walmart? Some retailers are choosing alliances

    Seattle Post Intelligencer – Business News

    NEW YORK (AP) — Store chains feeling the upheaval in retail are making strategic alliances — and that can mean picking sides. Kohl's shoppers can find Amazon devices at some stores, and return items they bought from the online retailer. Nike has made some of its sneakers available through Amazon. The owner of Sears is selling Kenmore-branded appliances on Amazon in some markets. And Best Buy is teaming up with Amazon for voice shopping. Meanwhile, Walmart, which has the most store locations…

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  • Roomi closes $11M in Series A funding

    Phoenix Association of Realtors

    Roomi, a peer-to-peer marketplace for shared housing, has raised $ 11 million in Series A funding with new investor, Atami Capital, leading the way. Rosecliff Ventures, Townsquare Media, JXC Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital and DCM Ventures also contributed, bringing Roomi's total funding to $ 17 million … Inman

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  • Cardiff International, Inc. Signs LOI to Acquire 495 Communications, LLC

    Marketwired – Commercial Real Estate

    November 13, 2017 16:06 ET Cardiff International, Inc. Signs LOI to Acquire 495 Communications, LLC FORT LAUDERDALE, FL–(Marketwired- Nov 13, 2017)- Cardiff International, Inc. (OTCQB: CDIF) and 495 Communications, LLC (Private: 495 Communications) announced today they have signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire 495 Communications, LLC. This merger provides Cardiff entry into video and mobile focused digital media advertising which widely appeals to young demographics. In 2016, 495 Communi…

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  • CRE Opinion: No Substitute for Experience

    FrontBurner

    Commercial Real Estate CRE Opinion: No Substitute for Experience Technology has always had a disruptive impact on the retail industry and been the catalyst to major transformations. By Steven A. Lieberman Published in Commercial Real Estate November 13, 2017 2:28 pm SMS From the beginning of commerce, business has always been channeled through ports, whether it was waterways, railways, highways, or airports. Major markets have always developed around these portals and retailers have constantly e…

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  • Rare Residential Development Offering in San Diego Accepting New-Age Digital Cryptocurrency

    Blau Journal – Commercial Real Estate

    November 13, 2017 – A residential development site in a progressive San Diego neighborhood recently brought to market for sale will be accepting digital cryptocurrency as payment from prospective buyers. Being sold by Sequoian Investments, the rare, undeveloped 2.32-acre site is situated in Greater North Park, one of San Diego’s most popular neighborhoods. Located at 1942 Boundary St., the site can accommodate up to 100 multifamily units or other potential housing density and configuration optio…

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  • Target earnings: Analysts see growth potential, and growing Amazon overlap

    MarketWatch.com – Top Stories

    Target Corp. is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings on Wednesday before the opening bell and analysts are looking for an update on new and old initiatives. J.P. Morgan analysts raised their third-quarter same-store sales forecast to 0.7% growth and their earnings per share estimate to 87 cents from 83 cents based on a number of improvements the company has made. “The benefit of clearer pricing structure, brand introductions, adult beverage upgrades, continued solid consumer electronics pe…

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