Eric Coffman, a real estate attorney in Gunster's Fort Lauderdale office, spoke recently with GlobeSt.com writer Jennifer LeClaire, about whether it is possible for retailers to succeed after numerous store closings by industry stalwarts like Macy's and Sports Authority.
Many in the industry believe Dick's Sporting Goods is poised for success following Sports Authority's bankruptcy earlier this year, according to the GlobeSt.com article.
Coffman points out the ways in which Sports Authority failed (among them debt and poor customer service) and why a retailer like Dick's will grow its customer base even when competing against online shopping trends and the high cost of maintaining a brick-and-mortar presence. The examples he notes in the article focus on providing unique shopping experiences building on the customer-brand relationship.
Read the article: Why Dick's is the big winner after Sports Authority bankruptcy (GlobeSt.com, 10/3/16)
In his law practice, Coffman represents landlords in retail leases with many of the nation’s leading banking, fitness, pharmacy, grocery, fast food, clothing, automotive, beauty supply and pet supply chains.
Read related:
- Sports Authority closing an opportunity for South Florida business (Gunster.com, 6/23/16)
