Retail Closures in South Florida: What’s Really Happening to These Empty Stores?
After noticing retail chains, both large and small, increasingly shutting down locations nationwide, we decided to look into what’s really happening. Stores like Macy’s, 7-Eleven, CVS, and Big Lots are vanishing from South Florida.
To uncover the full story, I tracked hard-to-find store closure data and spoke to retail analysts, commercial real estate brokers, economic experts, and local marketing specialists who know the region best. What I found ties today’s closures to the retail apocalypse of the 2010s, the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and continual consumer trend shifts toward online shopping and luxury goods.
But here’s the interesting part—South Florida landlords aren't panicking. They see these challenges as opportunities. From new fitness concepts to boutique medical offices and specialty shops, they’re transforming these vacant locations into creative and profitable spaces that cater to the demands of today’s shoppers.
Check out my video for highlights, and read the full story in the South Florida Business Journal.
What trends are you noticing in your local retail scene? Let me know in the comments!
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As an adventurous spa-goer who loves staying up to date on the latest science-backed treatments, I couldn’t help but notice the growing number of medspas offering medicated weight loss injections. So, I dug deeper into this trend for my latest investigative centerpiece with the South Florida Business Journal.
In this report, I shed light on how compounding facilities supply medspas, wellness centers, clinics, telehealth companies, and more, fueling South Florida’s demand for weight loss injections that mimic FDA-approved brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. I explore how this trend is impacting Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties and how the multibillion-dollar market for these injections is poised to explode.
While the market is booming, it faces legal challenges that raise important questions about its sustainability—will it last, or is the bubble on the verge of bursting? I spoke with experts who create and administer these customized medications, the pharma giants behind the name-brand shots, and even the FDA to get their perspectives on this rapidly evolving beauty and wellness trend.
Want all the details? Check out my story in this week’s edition of the South Florida Business Journal.
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Paraiso Miami Beach’s annual Miami Swim Week event has an estimated economic impact between $50 million and $75 million.
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Show directors with Universal Orlando Resort told FOX Business how they got into the business of building haunted houses — and what it takes to create Halloween-themed events.
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National Mojito Day: Easy tequila mojito cocktail recipe only requires 5 ingredients
In honor of National Mojito Day, here's a tequila mojito recipe from PATRÓN for anyone who wants to try the cocktail with agave liquor instead of traditional rum. Here's how to make the drink — step-by-step.
