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ACWI Advance - May 15, 2021

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: CRE investors are optimistic about the future of retail stores and shopping centers. Cushman & Wakefield also predicts a bright future for…

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here:

In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories:

  • CRE investors are optimistic about the future of retail stores and shopping centers.
  • Cushman & Wakefield also predicts a bright future for brick-and-mortar retail.
  • A third of those working from home would quit if required to be in an office full time.
  • The online grocery market finished March with a whopping $9.3 billion in sales.
  • Strong buyer demand pushed home builder confidence up in April.
  • ALAN opens nominations for its Humanitarian Logistics Awards.
  • Canadian National and Canadian Pacific battle over Kansas City Southern.

Send your company news to Editor David Sparkman at dspark@comcast.net, and please understand that there is no cost to you when we use your news in this newsletter.

Originally published May 15, 2021 · updated June 23, 2025.

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