Currently, York County is home to 98 retail spaces that measure more than 20,000 square feet, according to Rock Commercial Real Estate in York.
Of those 98 spaces, 21 are currently vacant or soon to be vacant.
Based on the downturn in economy, it's been tough for developers to fill those spaces with traditional retailers.
If not retailers, what type of business should fill those properties?
Churches? Gyms? Daycare centers?
What do you think?
The Sunday after Halloween, my wife and I were driving near Target in West Manchester Township. What a traffic nightmare! Cars were everywhere, trying to make the turn into the shopping centers in the area.
I couldn't believe it. Was this the new Black Friday?
I haven't really see the crowds since - and I live nearby and drive through there a good bit. Has the peak of the shopping season past us? And regardless, who started shopping so darn early this year?
I think it was people doing their shopping before things got worse, when they'd be able to talk themselves out of getting gifts for people, or really wouldn't have the money for it. But I could be crazy, too.
What do you think?
Retail stores are really hurting and just about everyone is pointing a finger at the economy.
Even with the government stimulus checks, stores like Steve & Barry's and Boscov's filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and BonTon earnings took a hit.
The last time I went shopping was to buy a dress for my friend's wedding. I can't even remember the last time I shopped for fun and not necessity.
When was the last time you shopped for fun?
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