If you’re in the retail real estate business, there are likely two words you’ve heard incessantly over the past year: “dining” and “entertainment.” But while they are certainly buzzy terms at this point, they are not in the same league as the most dreaded buzz word of all.

That, dear reader, is because food and entertainment options, in various forms, are actively being implemented across the industry. New food uses in particular are serving up (couldn’t help myself) some of the most interesting concepts for shopping centers to pay attention to, which is particularly important given that American now spend more money on dining out than they do on groceries...

   ...more

RSK: This is worth the read. Check out 4) Youniverse...very appropriate for these days.