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Retail
ICSC Las Vegas: The Ultimate Retail Event
Jun 5, 2026
ICSC Las Vegas 2026 brought together over 25,000 commercial real estate professionals for networking, dealmaking, and industry insights, with Coldwell Banker Commercial at the center of activity. From PropTech innovation and Women in CRE leadership to evolving retail investment trends, the event highlighted strong sector fundamentals, strategic adaptability, and the growing importance of experiential retail and relationship‑driven business development.
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Retail
Are Malls Making a Comeback? Reinvention Is Driving Retail’s Next Era
Jun 3, 2026
U.S. shopping malls are making a comeback in 2026 as Gen Z drives foot traffic and experience‑driven retail reshapes the industry. From mixed‑use developments to immersive entertainment and social spaces, successful malls are evolving into lifestyle destinations that blend retail, dining, and community engagement, while lower‑tier properties continue to lag.
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Podcasts
In Case You Missed It: May 2026 Recap
Jun 2, 2026
On this month's ICYMI we welcome a new firm to CBC in a growing market, share some key brand talking points, provide updates on upcoming events and more.
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Podcasts
Market Tales: 2026 CBC Global Conference Mash-Up - George Warmer and Todd Payne
May 28, 2026
In celebration of our 2 years anniversary, we are launching a Mini Market Tales episode featuring a mash-up of our 2024 and 2025 Halter Case Award recipients, Geroge Warmer and Todd Payne. Recorded live from the Global Conference, tune in to learn about the inspiration behind the Market Tales series as speakers share insights into their respective markets and reflect on their unique journeys into commercial real estate. Though their paths differ, both exemplary leaders are united by a commitment to integrity, a passion for the industry, and a drive to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Industrial
The AI Buildout Is Changing the Economics of Data Center Real Estate
May 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping data center real estate, driving massive investment while changing how these assets are developed, financed, and leased. Coldwell Banker Commercial explores how rising predevelopment capital requirements, shorter AI‑driven lease terms, and unprecedented commitments from major technology firms are redefining data center underwriting and the future of digital infrastructure in commercial real estate.
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Podcasts
How Collaboration Drives Commercial Real Estate Growth Guest Jonathan Knecht
May 19, 2026
In this episode of CRE with CBC Worldwide, host Dan Spiegel sits down with Jonathan Knecht, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Kansas City Area Development Council, to explore how regional collaboration can become a powerful competitive advantage in commercial real estate. Using Kansas City’s successful World Cup bid as a real-world case study, the conversation unpacks how multi-state, multi-jurisdictional alignment, shared branding, and long-term leadership fuel economic growth, infrastructure investment, and real estate development.
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Insights
The Geography of Corporate Investment
May 13, 2026
Corporate facility investment trends reveal where commercial real estate demand is headed next, as companies commit capital to manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, data centers, and corporate campuses. By analyzing Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup data, Coldwell Banker Commercial dives into how Sunbelt growth markets, infrastructure‑rich legacy metros, and supply‑chain‑driven manufacturing investments are shaping future industrial and office real estate demand.
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trendsThe Trend Report: Triple Net Leasing - Nice and Easy?
Mar 16, 2026The Coldwell Banker Commercial trend report examines the key trends shaping triple‑net (NNN) investing, including evolving lease structures, tenant credit...
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trendsActivity is Up — but Transaction Volume Not So Much
Jan 12, 2026The Coldwell Banker Commercial 2026 Outlook Report show that despite rising investor and user interest, commercial real estate transactions remain...
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trendsThe Trend Report: Land - The Unsung Resource
Oct 21, 2025Coldwell Banker Commercial explores why land is emerging as a top commercial real estate investment, driven by Baby Boomer retirements,...
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Jun 2, 2026In Case You Missed It: May 2026 Recap
On this month's ICYMI we welcome a new firm to CBC in a growing market, share some key brand talking points, provide updates on upcoming events and more.
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May 28, 2026Market Tales: 2026 CBC Global Conference Mash-Up - George Warmer and Todd Payne
In celebration of our 2 years anniversary, we are launching a Mini Market Tales episode featuring a mash-up of our 2024 and 2025 Halter Case Award recipients, Geroge Warmer and Todd Payne. Recorded live from...
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May 19, 2026How Collaboration Drives Commercial Real Estate Growth Guest Jonathan Knecht
In this episode of CRE with CBC Worldwide, host Dan Spiegel sits down with Jonathan Knecht, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Kansas City Area Development Council, to explore how regional collaboration can become...
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