Shopping must-haves for Generations Y and Z are… May 30, 2017 | by DEENA M. AMATO-MCCOY | Chain Store Age New attitudes, behaviors and shopping preferences among Generation Z and Millennials are keeping retailers on their toes.    Emerging in-store technologies and positive social media feedback are top priorities among both Generation Z and Millennial consumers. This…

Are brokers really ready to be fiduciaries? There are plenty of legal risks and compliance pitfalls facing the securities industry following June 9, the official start date for the DOL fiduciary rule June 1, 2017 | by Bruce Kelly | InvestmentNews.com The Department of Labor's fiduciary rule for retirement accounts will take effect Friday, and advisers and…

The Fed wants to raise rates this year. One thing could stand in the way May 24, 2017 | by Jeff Cox | CNBC As the Fed sets forth a fairly aggressive path toward higher interest rates, one key element could scuttle those plans. Substantially lower-than-expected inflation would be a significant hurdle for the central bank in…

Real Capital Markets: Grocery-anchored centers continue to thrive  May 25, 2017 | by Dan Rafter | REjournals.com The retail sector is facing plenty of challenges, with online sales biting into the profits of brick-and-mortar retailers. But there is one traditional retail sector that continues to thrive today: retail centers anchored by grocery tenants. That’s one of…

Block Seeking to Prevent Testimony of “Cover Story” in ARCP Fraud Trial June 6, 2017 | The DI Wire   Federal prosecutors have filed new documents in the criminal case against Brian Block, the former chief financial officer of American Realty Capital Properties (NYSE: ARCP) and partner in Nicholas Schorsch’s AR Global, who is now seeking…

Heavy Lifting Begins on Lease Accounting Changes Those that have started the process are quickly realizing that they face some tough challenges ahead. May 31, 2017 | by Beth Mattson-Teig | National Real Estate Investor Companies are finally rolling up their sleeves and starting to prep for new lease accounting rules. Those that have started the process…

Trump Presidency Changes Little, So Far, For Investors May 31, 2017 | by BRIAN J. ROGAL | GlobeSt.com CHICAGO—The election of Donald Trump to the presidency caused some uncertainty as people tried to figure out in what direction this unconventional… CHICAGO—The election of Donald Trump to the presidency caused some uncertainty as people tried to figure out…

Dodd-Frank Overhaul Poised for House Floor Week of June 5 May 30, 2017 | by Rob Tricchinelli | Bloomberg BNA A far-reaching bill that would overhaul the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act is set for the House floor the week of June 5, according to a notice posted on the chamber’s website. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jeb Hensarling…

Retirement fees could rise 200% post-DOL, Chamber of Commerce warns Report predicts 7 million holders of retirement accounts could lose investment advice May 30, 2017 | InvestmentNews The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which lobbied against adoption of the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule for retirement accounts, has published a report highlighting the negative effects the new…