Bottom Line: Triangle

What's the Triangle drinking? A look at local alcohol trends

The latest episode of Bottom Line Triangle delves into a subject that should resonate not only with restaurants, retailers and those in the hospitality industry, but also with North Carolina consumers: the business of alcohol. Three guests join us as we chat about Triangle drinking trends, generational shifts and the latest local taste preferences — all of which are providing both challenges and opportunities for local establishments.

Inside look at the Triangle housing market

The spring selling season is in high gear across the Triangle. In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, we offer a lively discussion with three residential real estate experts who share insights and forecasts on the trends that buyers, sellers and anyone interested in the local housing market should be watching in 2026.

The business of golf, MLB, MLS and NIL in the Triangle, and how Holly Springs became a pharma hub

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, three guests join Sougata Mukherjee in a wide-ranging discussion of the biggest sports topics in the region, including the state of the golf industry, the chances of Raleigh attracting Major League Baseball or Major League Soccer, and the impact of transfer portals and NIL dollars on university recruitment and success. The TBJ team also gives a behind-the-scenes look into how a small Wake County town put itself on the map as a pharmaceutical powerhouse. For more on these stories: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/07/10/raleigh-mlb-expansion-team-franchise-tom-dundon.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/subscriber-only/2025/04/25/here-are-the-triangles-priciest-private-golf-courses.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/11/04/nc-football-club-malik-raleigh-stadium-usl-league.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/02/05/holly-springs-biotech-hub-amgen-fujifilm-genentech.html

John Kane reveals what's next for Downtown South and North Hills, and a look at wage growth — and gaps — in the Greater Triangle

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, Kane Realty founder John Kane discusses what's on tap for the ever-expanding North Hills district in Raleigh, including the latest plans for density and connectivity. He also shares his vision and timeline for Downtown South, the major gateway project that includes a new stadium. The TBJ team also dives into data on Triangle area wages, including some surprising stats from outlying counties. Finally, Blue Cross Blue Shield NC Foundation president Colleen Briggs details programs and initiatives designed to reduce the downstream effects of chronic conditions impacting the state's rising health care costs. For more on these stories: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/02/05/kane-realty-cary-apartments-development-restaurant.html [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/02/05/kane-realty-cary-apartments-development-restaurant.html] https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/20/kane-realty-north-hills-rezoning-building-height.html [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/20/kane-realty-north-hills-rezoning-building-height.html] https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/08/north-carolina-wages-counties-economic-development.html [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/08/north-carolina-wages-counties-economic-development.html]

Research Triangle Park at a crossroads; The Michelin effect on the Triangle restaurant scene

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, The TBJ team discusses the ongoing efforts to convert Research Triangle Park from a sprawling woodland campus to a live-work-play environment that attracts both companies and workers. We also dig into the latest news on Triangle restaurants receiving national recognition from James Beard and Michelin. Finally, First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan shares specifics about the economic outlook for the banking industry in 2026. For more on these stories: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/22/research-triangle-park-live-work-play-development.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/12/02/raleigh-durham-michelin-guide-restaurants-revenue.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/22/2026-economic-outook-business-strategy-rate-cuts.html