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.
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.