What Retail Concepts Will Thrive In 2017 And Beyond
September 6, 2017 | Jennifer LeClaire | GlobeSt.com
![Franklin Street’s Whitney Kantor](http://images.globest.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/307/2017/06/mia-whitneykantor.jpeg)
MIAMI—Some retailers are struggling. Others are thriving. Where do we go from here?
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GlobeSt.com: What other retail concepts should we look for in 2017 and beyond?
Smith: Boutique retail is thriving and we’ll see even more expansion amongst this group. From independent clothing shops to specialized fitness retailers, we’re going to see a lot more personalized shopping and service businesses in our neighborhoods.
Kantor: Food halls and urban markets continue to grow. Food halls are a viable option for landlords to fill vacant big boxes.