It’s tough keeping up with the latest retail trends and real estate transactions. Never fear, there are a plethora of blog and newsletter options tokeep you up-to-speed. Here are a few choice selections from my own inbox.

Retail Newsline

This is a weekly blog authored by Garrick Brown (aka “@RetailWizard”). Brown is one of the retail industry’s premiere researchers. As the data guru for Terranomics/Cassidy Turley, Garrick tracks the retail trends with the fervor of a data geek — a reputation he’s earned with his fabulous bow ties! However, he’s also not shy about sharing his broader observations.

GlobeStreet.com

GlobeStreet.com covers the real estate industry and its many subcategories. Specifically, you can subscribe to the “Retail Leader” email for breaking retail news. Over the years I’ve read many of its featured blogs, including “Executive Watch,” which focuses on the recruitment and retention of talent in the real estate industry, and “Ms. Real Estate” for those with perplexing real estate questions.

ICSC Blog

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is a worldwide trade organization dedicated to the retail industry. It regularly blogs about new retail concepts,Q&A’s with industry leaders, and broader industry trends. Want to find out more about the Baloco Burrito or The Organic Pharmacy? This is the place.

Nation’s Restaurant News Reporter’s Notebook

For all the foodies out there, here’s a chance to upgrade your cocktail conversation! Nation’s Restaurant News is THE source for the food service industry, and in this “newsroom” blog, NRN editors give their points of view on news happening in the restaurant business.

BisNow

With the tagline “(almost) never boring” you’ve got to love the informal gossip-style approach to reporting on the real estate industry. And, as a nod to the relationship side to the business, BisNow often features the people behind the deals — showing their outside interests and pursuits.

Bay Area Heavyweights

Not to be left out are the Bay Area’s go-to publications featuring stellar real estate reporting — the Silicon Valley Business Journal, the San Francisco Business Times, and The Registry — all of which have daily or weekly online summaries.