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Retail

The most under-appreciated comeback story in CRE. Limited new supply, strip-center demand from necessity tenants, and tightening cap rates are quietly reshaping investor allocations.

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Retail at a glance

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The retail commercial real estate sector is navigating a complex landscape marked by shifting consumer behaviors and evolving market dynamics. While traditional brick-and-mortar establishments face challenges from e-commerce, there is a discernible pivot towards experiential retail and adaptive reuse strategies that cater to changing preferences. Capital flows are increasingly directed towards properties that demonstrate resilience and adaptability, with lenders exhibiting a cautious yet opportunistic stance, focusing on quality assets in prime locations. Allocators are reassessing their exposure, weighing the potential for long-term value against the backdrop of ongoing market transformation.

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  • New York4
  • Boston3
  • Denver2
  • Seattle1
  • Atlanta1
  • San Francisco1
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Connect CRE · Seattle · Retail

Report: Seattle Retail Vacancy Remains Near Historic Lows

The Puget Sound retail market entered 2026 with relatively stable fundamentals, supported by resilient consumer spending and improving foot traffic, according to a recent report by Kidder Mathews . While demand remain…

Jul 17
Connect CRE · Retail

Emory Healthcare Expanding Northlake Mall Presence

Emory Healthcare is expanding its footprint at Northlake Mall. Since 2019, Emory Healthcare has leased approximately 274,000 square feet at the mall. The new lease will more than double that occupancy. Other than Emor…

Jul 17
Connect CRE · Denver · Retail

CentrePoint Acquires 3 Denver-Area Retail Centers

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has arranged the $30.3 million sale of a three-property retail portfolio, including Cottonwood Square in Parker, Bristol Pointe in Aurora and Foot…

Jul 17
Commercial Observer · Retail

South Florida Retail Markets Show Sub-5% Vacancy

Despite oft-repeated fears of retail’s pandemic-drive demise, South Florida’s retail sector is enjoying a combination of low vacancy rates, resilient rental rates and robust leasing and investment sales. That’s accord…

Jul 16
Connect CRE · Chicago · Retail

Chicago/Midwest People & Company News, week of July 17, 2026

JLL announced the appointment of Ann MacDiarmid as executive vice president, retail corporate services, where she will serve as transaction management practice lead. Based in Chicago, MacDiarmid is responsible for ove…

Jul 16

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