REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are companies that own, operate, and manage income-producing real estate. The retail industry is a sector of the economy that is comprised of businesses that sell goods and services to consumers for their personal or household use. REITs in the retail industry own, operate, and manage retail properties such as shopping malls, strip malls, and other retail outlets. These properties generate income through rent payments from tenants, as well as from the sale of goods and services. REITs in the retail industry are typically focused on providing investors with a steady stream of income, as well as capital appreciation.