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Originally Posted by Michael 61
Do you think that the age demographics are also factored in as to where big box stores choose to build? I know folks in my parent’s age group still enjoy physically patronizing the big box stores on a regular basis, and being in close proximity is very important to them. Having a plethora of retail and shopping options appears not to be such an important factor to younger retirees. In fact, many want to be as far away as possible from the traffic and congestion caused by endless strip malls. It’s not uncommon for me to have several home deliveries daily from Amazon, Costco, Kroeger, UPS, etc.
The retail landscape is changing not just in The Villages, but everywhere.
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I totally agree. The older generation doesn’t shop the same way. They are more hands on. They can’t seem to let go of the tactual experience and few even trust internet commerce.
Commercial real estate isn’t what it used to be as a whole anyway. It’s demise was assured after the COVID tide receded.