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Store Managers Say Business Remains Steady as AI Plays Bigger Role

Store Managers Say Business Remains Steady as AI Plays Bigger Role

by Mike Duff | Jul 20, 2026 | Retail Articles

Retailers continue to invest in technology, embrace artificial intelligence and expand omnichannel services as they adapt to evolving consumer expectations, according to The Levin Management Corp.’s 2026 Mid-Year Retail Sentiment Survey. The survey of store...
Survey: Store Managers Look Ahead to 2026 With Cautious Optimism

Survey: Store Managers Look Ahead to 2026 With Cautious Optimism

by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles

Store managers are heading into 2026 with measured optimism, balancing expectations for improved performance at their own stores with ongoing concerns about the economy, inflation and labor pressures, according to Levin Management Corp.’s 15th annual Retail Outlook...
Store Managers Say Foot Traffic Remained Vibrant Through First Half of 2025

Store Managers Say Foot Traffic Remained Vibrant Through First Half of 2025

by Mike Duff | Jul 18, 2025 | Retail Articles

The 2025 Levin Management Corp. annual Mid-Year Retail Sentiment Survey revealed three quarters of the store managers polled said their year-to-date sales met or surpassed mid-year 2024 levels. Some 74.8% reported same or higher traffic, an LMC Mid-Year Survey high,...
Survey: Store Managers Look Ahead to 2026 With Cautious Optimism

Store Managers Enter 2025 With Increased Optimism

by Mike Duff | Feb 3, 2025 | Retail Articles

Commercial real estate services company Levin Management Corp. released results of a survey revealing store managers entered 2025 with a favorable attitude fueled by strong annual and holiday sales volume. Some 76% of those responding to Levin’s 14th annual...
Retailers Optimistic About 2024 As They Adapt to Changing Conditions

Retailers Optimistic About 2024 As They Adapt to Changing Conditions

by Mike Duff | Feb 19, 2024 | Retail Articles

Levin Management Corp., a property developer with a portfolio that includes a large promotion of power centers and strip malls, has released the findings of its annual Retail Sentiment Outlook Survey, which revealed that 30.5% of respondents anticipate opening...
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