Some of Atlanta's newest shopping destinations could be a forecast for things to come for the metro's hospitality sector, and it could even be a boon for tourism.
Three new retail destinations have recently opened, including Ponce City Market, Buckhead Atlanta and Avalon in Alpharetta. Though each is unique in development, all of them were created to meet the needs of the community, either to provide much-needed retail options and/or to be a lifestyle shopping experience.
This seems to be the way the retail industry is headed, said Ray Uttenhove, executive vice president of SRS Real Estate Partners.
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