Last Block Logistics

The change in consumers’ buying behavior, especially those shopping online, is forcing eCommerce brands to reconsider how they manage their supply chain.   Today’s online shoppers want free and fast delivery. Companies that want to stay competitive must cut costs...

Omnichannel Business Strategy

What is Omnichannel? Omnichannel is a business strategy that seeks to provide customers with effortless and seamless experiences across all contact channels. Omni is a Latin word meaning “all,” so omnichannel means all channels. This approach integrates...

Housing Inventory, CPI, Retail Sales | Economic Update

CPI Inflation The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 7.0% year-over-year in December, its highest increase in almost four decades. CPI climbed by 0.5% month-over-month in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, 30 basis points lower than November’s 0.8% increase....

Omicron Will ‘Hinder, But Not Derail’ CRE Recovery

“While Omicron is a little different, we think most of the evolutionary decisions have already been made.”   The omicron variant is expected to “hinder, but not derail” the recoveries for commercial real estate and the overall economy, according to a new analysis...