April 20, 2026
Discount giant Target sets six new store openings for May
Target is doubling down on its commitment to large stores by opening a half dozen new locations next month as part of a $5 billion capital-investment initiative this year.
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April 14, 2026Why short-term rental penetration varies widely across major hotel markets
Demand for short‑term rentals, or STRs, now capture about 18% of hotel demand nationwide, though their presence across major U.S. markets varies widely based on local conditions.
April 13, 2026Mall owners plot how to fill Saks Global’s abandoned space
Just hours after Saks Global said it was closing a Neiman Marcus store at a Boston mall, the property's landlord unveiled a plan to redevelop the soon-to-be-vacant space that anchors the retail hub.
April 13, 2026Hotels fill rooms; short‑term rentals win on price
A comparison of relative performance indices for hotels and short‑term rentals, or STRs, across major U.S. cities underscores how differently the two lodging models monetize demand.
April 13, 2026Mastercard to dump building from St. Louis tech hub as part of consolidation
Mastercard is tightening the credit limit on its own real estate portfolio with a move to offload an entire office building that has long been part of its hub in the St. Louis area.
March 25, 2026Industrial project vies for local size record in St. Louis area
An industrial development powerhouse will be constructing a roughly $188 million industrial park in St. Louis, Missouri, after closing on a deal nearly four years in the making.
March 25, 2026Solution to complex lease challenge leaves St. Louis-area space better off
Four critical moving parts made for a challenging lease assumption: a tenant needing out, a new tenant requiring security, a property owner concerned about cash flow, and a broker team to navigate it all.
March 25, 2026Fast-growing St. Louis suburb adds contemporary multifamily development
Wentzville, Missouri, has been noted as one of the fastest-growing suburbs of St. Louis, seeing a nearly 67% population increase between 2010 and 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
March 7, 2026Saks Global to close 15 more stores across US
Saks Global plans to close 12 more Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Neiman Marcus locations in what it says may be its last big round of slashes to its brick-and-mortar footprint as part of its bankruptcy.
March 6, 2026Speculative construction remains scarce in St. Louis logistics facilities
Saint Louis continues to stand out nationally for its restrained development cycle, particularly among logistics properties.
March 5, 2026Six Flags to sell seven North American parks for $331 million
Six Flags Entertainment, North America's largest regional amusement park operator, has agreed to sell seven of its parks in a $331 million deal to real estate investment trust EPR Properties.
March 2, 2026St. Louis investment market rebounds with strong 2025 sales
St. Louis’s investment market is entering 2026 on firmer footing as transactions rose in a landscape defined by easing rate volatility, improving liquidity and more predictable lending conditions. These shifts helped unlock capital that had been on the sidelines.
February 27, 2026Top dealmakers in St. Louis named CoStar Power Brokers
Meet the top commercial real estate firms and brokers in the St. Louis market who have been recognized as CoStar Power Brokers for their exceptional dealmaking.
February 26, 2026Starwood hotel loans show distress; Assessing Trump’s single-family investor ban; New Jersey mall loses 71% of value
This week's column examines the threat of default hanging over a loan backing 22 Starwood Capital Group hotels, the prospects for President Donald Trump's proposed ban on institutional single-family home investments and a New Jersey mall that's lost 71% of its value. Read the entire piece by clicking "read more" below.
February 25, 2026Cava aims for 1,000 restaurants on its menu by 2032
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava has set a target of having more than 1,000 locations by 2032 despite the bumps the fast-casual dining sector is experiencing.
February 23, 2026Hotel investment activity slows down in the Midwest
Hotel investment activity across five major Midwestern hospitality regions declined meaningfully between 2024 and 2025. This marks a stark contrast from the increase in investment activity observed across the Northeast.
February 20, 2026Regional hotel success stories from 2025
While hotel performance in the U.S. fell flat through December 2025, both St. Louis and New York posted revenue per available room, or RevPAR, metrics that were stronger than expected.
February 19, 2026Boeing returns defense HQ to greater St. Louis
Aerospace giant Boeing has designated a St. Louis-area facility as the home base for its defense, space and security division, returning the headquarters to Missouri after at least an eight-year absence.
February 17, 2026World’s largest asset manager launches industrial REIT
The world's largest asset manager has launched a private fund targeting stabilized industrial properties with long-term leases across the United States.
February 17, 2026Venture secures $1.46 billion CMBS loan for Plymouth Industrial REIT buyout
Makarora Management and Ares Alternative Credit Funds secured $1.46 billion in commercial mortgage-backed securities acquisition financing to complete the purchase of Plymouth Industrial REIT, according to a Fitch Ratings presale report.