Following are five reasons, in no particular order, that shatter the notion that “retail is reeling.”No. 1 – Retail sales in the first quarter of 2017 increased 4.1% over the first quarter of 2016. 3 – There are thousands of retail stores OPENING in 2017. But retailers selling interesting items and curated assortments are doing really, really well. Recognizing that experiences and hospitality are a big part of the next generation retail experience is a huge step toward continued invigoration of the formats.

Source: Forbes May 01, 2017 11:45 UTC