In a recent study by Deloitte, retailers were asked about their expectations for the retail store of the future.  Their response is a good indication of the fact that real estate planning is quickly evolving:

“In fact, three out of five respondents said they have no
idea what the store will look like in five years. Additionally,
nearly one in five believe that 15% of their sales will be
generated from channels that have not even been thought
of yet.”

Source: Deloitte’s Store 3.0TM Survey: The Next Evolution, September 2011

To get the link to download the report visit http://re-lytics.com/2012/01/deloite-study-store-3-0-the-future-of-retail/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Re-lytics+%28Re-Lytics+Updates%29

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Thanks to everyone who has read these posts and especially to those who have offered comments.  The chain store world is changing faster all the time and finding the right blend of art and science in decision-making is crucial to survival and growth!

Regards,

Jim Stone, Chain Store Advisors