Daniel Sokolovsky

Gen Z is bringing the mall back, and it’s better than before. Driven by experiential retail and mixed-use spaces, 64 percent of Gen Zers prefer to shop in-store when discovering new products and socializing. Deloitte’s 2024 holiday retail survey found that younger shoppers continue to favor physical stores for product discovery and experiential engagement, with…

Industrial real estate is back in the spotlight. Prologis and other large landlords are reporting renewed demand as retailers and brands stabilize volumes and prepare for the next phase of growth. After several volatile years, the instinct to lock in more warehouse space feels rational. But in 2026, that instinct is increasingly outdated. The most…

Inbound freight is where efficiency is won or lost, and automation is rewriting the rules. Robotics and advanced orchestration software are helping operators move goods faster, safer and with fewer errors than ever before. Automated systems unload containers in minutes instead of hours, mobile robots shuttle inventory between docks with precision, and vision-guided palletizers minimize…

It seems like every week this winter there's an announcement about a closed freeway due to a blizzard and South Florida is still cleaning up the devastation caused by hurricane Ian, especially when it comes to the supply chain. With today’s climate changes and challenges, it’s very likely that other weather emergencies like hurricanes, tornadoes,…