Ep. 21 Explores Merch Stores and Remaking Downtown - Localogy

Ep. 21 Explores Merch Stores and Remaking Downtown

Episode 21 of Localogy’s This Week in Local Podcast examines two interesting recent trends. And these trends exist at opposite ends of the local spectrum.

Co-host Mike Boland talks about Amazon’s effort to extend its eCommerce footprint via Amazon Anywhere. This allows app developers, for example, to easily create in-app merch stores.

Amazon Brings Custom Stores to Third-Party Apps

Then I bring up an analog trend to convert empty downtown office buildings into residences. Cities are pursuing this avenue, once thought all but impossible, to reshape desolate post-pandemic downtowns.

A recent article featured this headline, “New York City Has 26 Empire State Buildings’ Worth of Empty Office Space After Pandemic”.

Range of Data Illustrates Turmoil in Commercial Real Estate

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Charles Laughlin

Charles Laughlin, senior analyst with Localogy, is a seasoned journalist with more than 20 years experience covering the industry.

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