Relief at the Pump, Pressure at the Register
Gas prices are finally falling — but consumer confidence just slipped again, and two-thirds of Americans are cutting back on spending. For strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley, this week’s data reveals which tenants are protected and which are exposed. Here’s what you need to know.
Same Week. Two Completely Different Economies. | Retail Weekend Wrap-Up
Same week: Dollar General posted record revenues and announced 450 new stores. Kohl's reported four straight years of declining sales. Consumer sentiment hit historic lows, and jobs fell. Here's what the two-speed retail economy means for strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley in March 2026.