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After 14 years, retail is set to perform “traditionally.”  Last year’s “FoR” highlight emphasized the distribution center effect for former retail spaces.  From grocery to furniture, the consumer has buffered purchase decisions with online access in-store.  Example: Amazon’s integration of Whole Foods but likely elimination of Amazon Go locations.    My previously featured term was “nimble” commerce.  In 2025, AI is more than buzz across all sectors.    The luxury boutiques, independent to majors, will provide further in-store custom experiences worthy of their consumer’s time.  Life changes, vs speculation, will continue to drive residential real estate sales.  Commercial, faced with over leverged property owners, will be either buffetted by cultured-minded businesses forcing “return to office” policies or succum to refinance options at higher long-term interest rates matched with low occupancy.   Reversion to the office will buffer urban communities, city centers, with few households willing to give up larger spaces for city conveniences.   Those willing to increase productivity through the latest AI implementations will lead and prosper. Learn more here.