Retail Weekend Wrap-Up | Week of February 23, 2026
The “Value Vortex” is reshaping retail real estate. This week’s wrap-up covers what the FAT Brands Chapter 11, Red Lobster closures, Twin Peaks expansion, and the WSJ’s AI-in-CRE investigation mean for strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley — and why your tenant mix is your investment thesis right now.
The 7 Pillars of Successful Retail Property Ownership
Owning retail property isn’t about collecting rent — it’s about building long-term wealth. Ray Kang CCIM shares the 7 pillars every strip center and retail property owner must follow: from knowing your numbers and maintaining occupancy, to understanding your local market and planning your exit strategy.