In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Matters, host Liz Arcos sits down with Kate Tracy, retail, restaurant, and hospitality reporter for the Triangle Business Journal. Kate shares her journey into business journalism, why real estate is at the center of every story, and what it’s like covering the Triangle’s fast-changing retail scene.

From digging through public records to networking with local business leaders, Kate offers an inside look at how she discovers some of the region’s most talked-about developments. She also discusses the balance between breaking news and long-form trend pieces, and why telling the stories behind new shops and restaurants is one of the most rewarding parts of her role.

Whether you’re a broker, developer, or business owner, this episode gives you a journalist’s perspective on the people and trends shaping retail and hospitality in the Triangle.

Kate Tracy's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kate-tracy-69bbb649/
Kate Tracy's email address: ktracy@bizjournals.com