Woolbright's AI Revolution: Doubling Down on Innovation! /  by Mauricio Abela

Exciting news from Woolbright: we're taking our AI game to the next level! 🚀

We're thrilled to announce that we're doubling our current AI team count. This bold move is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of technology.

Today, we welcome Ramon Castro, our first new addition to the team. Ramon has a master’s degree in corporate business from Florida International University and is nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics from the Miami-Dade College. 

Florida Box Openings & Closings: March 2024 /  by Guest User

Openings: 27 stores

Ace Hardware: 1
Barnes & Noble: 1
Burlington: 3
CVS: 2
Dollar General: 3
Dollar Tree: 5
Five Below: 1
Key Food: 3
Michaels: 2
Pet Supermarket: 1
Publix: 3
Ross: 1
Target: 1

Closings: 18 stores

Best Buy: 1
Bravo Supermarket : 1
Burlington: 1
CVS: 3
Family Dollar: 3
Habitat for Humanity: 1
Kirkland’s: 1
Office Depot: 1
Retro Fitness: 1
Save-A-Lot: 1
Staples: 1
Walgreens: 3

Texas Box Openings & Closings: March 2024 /  by Guest User

Openings: 49 stores

Ace Hardware: 3
At Home: 1
Bealls: 1
Dollar General: 7
Dollar Tree: 10
EOS Fitness: 1
Family Dollar: 3
Five Below: 5
H-E-B: 2
Hobby Lobby: 1
Homesense: 1
Sprouts Farmers Market: 1
Walgreens: 13

Closings: 20 stores

Chuck E Cheese: 1
CVS: 1
Family Dollar: 8
Five Below: 1
Food Town: 1
LA Fitness: 1
Office Depot: 1
Office Max: 1
Old Navy: 1
Pet Supermarket: 1
Petco: 1
True Value Hardware: 1
Walgreens: 1

South Box Openings & Closings: March 2024 /  by Guest User

South includes: AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA

Openings: 62 stores

Academy Sports: 1
Ace Hardware: 5
Aldi: 4
Bargain Hunt: 1
Barnes & Noble: 1
Burlington: 2
Dick’s Sporting Goods: 1
Dollar General: 17
Dollar Tree: 8
Family Dollar: 1
Farmers Home Furniture: 1
Five Below: 4
Golf Galaxy: 1
Hobby Lobby: 1
HomeGoods: 2
Life Time Fitness: 1
Marshalls: 1
Nordstrom Rack: 2
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: 1
Planet Fitness: 1
Publix: 2
Ross: 1
Sky Zone Trampoline Park: 1
Tractor Supply: 1
True Value Hardware: 1

Openings: 38 stores

Bargain Hunt: 1
Best Buy: 1
Burlington: 2
CVS: 1
Dick’s Sporting Goods: 1
Dollar General: 4
Family Dollar: 8
HomeGoods: 1
Kirkland’s: 1
Office Depot: 1
Office Max: 1
Rooms To Go: 1
Staples: 1
True Value Hardware: 7
Walgreens: 7

Florida Box Openings & Closings: February 2024 /  by Guest User

Openings: 26 stores

Ace Hardware: 1
Aldi: 1
Barnes & Noble: 1
Burlington: 1
Costco: 1
dd’s Discounts: 2
Dollar General: 6
Dollar Tree: 2
EOS Fitness: 1
Five Below: 1
GFS Marketplace: 1
Habitat for Humanity: 1
Pet Supplies Plus: 1
Publix: 5
Whole Foods: 1

Closings: 17 stores

Badcock Furniture: 1
Big Lots: 1
Citi Trends: 1
CVS: 1
Dollar General: 3
DSW Shoe Warehouse: 1
Family Dollar: 1
Greenwise: 1
Habitat for Humanity: 1
Kirkland’s: 1
Old Navy: 1
Party City: 1
Publix: 2
Sears Appliance: 1

Texas Box Openings & Closings: February 2024 /  by Guest User

Openings: 41 stores

Ace Hardware: 2
Blink Fitness: 1
Burlington: 3
dd’s Discounts: 3
Dollar General: 12
Dollar Tree: 10
Family Dollar: 1
Five Below: 3
H-E-B: 1
Home Depot: 1
IKEA : 1
Pet Supplies Plus: 1
Tom Thumb: 1
Tractor Supply: 1

Closings: 19 stores

Albertsons : 1
Barnes & Noble: 1
Bealls: 1
Big Lots: 3
Burlington: 3
CVS: 1
Dollar General: 1
Family Dollar: 1
Five Below: 1
Kirkland’s: 1
LA Fitness: 1
Randalls Supermarket: 1
Save-A-Lot: 2
Tom Thumb: 1

South Box Openings & Closings: February 2024 /  by Guest User

South includes: AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA

Openings: 53 stores

Ace Hardware: 1
Burlington: 2
Compare Foods: 1
Dollar General: 24
Dollar Tree: 7
Electronic Express: 1
Family Dollar: 7
Five Below: 2
Habitat for Humanity: 1
Harbor Freight Tools USA: 1
HomeGoods: 1
La-Z-Boy: 1
Pet Supplies Plus: 1
PETsMART: 1
Planet Fitness: 1
Walgreens: 1

Openings: 35 stores

Bealls: 1
Big Lots: 4
Burlington: 1
CVS: 1
Dollar General: 6
Electronic Express: 1
Family Dollar: 4
Gabe’s Discount: 1
Habitat for Humanity: 3
Jo-Ann Fabric: 1
Kirkland’s: 1
Lidl: 1
Old Time Pottery: 1
Party City: 1
Petco: 2
Staples: 1
Total Wine & More: 1
True Value Hardware: 1
Walgreens: 3

Florida Retail Property Sales Plunge 65% in 2023, Cap Rates Surge by 120 bps /  by Guest User

In a stark turn of events, Florida's retail property market experienced a substantial downturn in 2023, witnessing a staggering 65% plummet in sales volume compared to the previous year. Major metropolitan areas saw transaction volumes dwindle to just $1.0 billion across 28 sales, marking a stark contrast to the record-breaking $3.0 billion in sales seen in 2022.

Notably, prices in 2023 tumbled by 12% compared to the previous year. The average capitalization rate paid in 2023 stood at 6.75%, signaling a significant 20% decrease in value for asset sales over $15 million. Amid these challenging circumstances, investors like Woolbright anticipate a turnaround in 2024, with hopes pinned on the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts to reignite the retail property market.

South Major Retail Developments 2023-2024 /  by Guest User

South Markets include: Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and Raleigh/Durham

The stark contrast between the mere three major retail developments anticipated in 2024 underscores a profound transformation within the realm of commercial real estate. This notable disproportion serves as a poignant indicator of shifting market dynamics and consumer preferences, reshaping the trajectory of the industry.

Florida's Banks Dominated by the Top 10 /  by Guest User

There are about 50 companies with bank branches in Florida, but nearly two thirds of the 4000 branches in Florida are operated by the 10 biggest banks.

Even among the top 10, the top four: Wells Fargo, Truist, Band of America and Chase are all in "the 400 Club" and each of them operates over 400 branches. While Florida's population has record growth, the top 10 banks are still shrinking by 1.5%. In 2023, they closed 41 branches out of the nearly 3,000 they operate in the state. Amongst the top four, Wells Fargo and Truist both shrank by about 5% which is a substantial contraction. On the other hand, Bank of America and Chase basically remained unchanged. In 2023, Fifth-Third Bank grew by 10% and TD Bank grew by nearly 5%. As Florida's population continues its record growth, Woolbright predicts that over the next 5 years, Florida's banks will start to expand once again with much of that growth likely coming from the smaller banks.