Hired But Hesitant: What the May 8 Data Drop Means for Strip Center Owners
April jobs surged to 115K—nearly double forecasts—while consumer confidence signals caution. Ray Kang CCIM breaks down what the May 8, 2026 data drop means for strip center owners: which tenants are thriving, which are closing, and how to position your retail property in a bifurcated consumer economy.
What the Government's Own Data Is Telling Retail Property Owners Right Now
Two major government data releases dropped the same day — and together with the University of Michigan’s consumer survey, they tell a nuanced story for retail strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley. Ray Kang, CCIM breaks down the January retail sales data, the February jobs report, and consumer sentiment data to reveal what it all means for your NOI and tenant mix right now.