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.
Retail at a glance
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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Items added to the wire per week · last 12 weeks
- Northern California’s largest outdoor shopping center is thriving — and hitting the marketSan Francisco Chronicle · Jul 19
- Restaurant opening at Plymouth Square Shopping Center in Conshohocken is hiringMoreThanTheCurve · Jul 18
- Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer
Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen's Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S. NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laifen, ranked the world's No.1 high-speed hair dryer b…
PR Newswire · Jul 18 - NAI Robert Lynn brokers sale of shopping centerWaxahachie Sun · Jul 18
- Commercial real estate listings: Hanover shopping center sells for $3.75 millionRichmond Times-Dispatch · Jul 18
- Green Street Realty CEO buys Country Fair Shopping Center, still working on long-term planThe News-Gazette · Jul 18
News Wire — Retail
Full wire →Restaurant opening at Plymouth Square Shopping Center in Conshohocken is hiring
Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer
Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen's Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S. NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laifen, ranked the world's No.1 high-speed hair dryer b…
NAI Robert Lynn brokers sale of shopping center
Commercial real estate listings: Hanover shopping center sells for $3.75 million
Green Street Realty CEO buys Country Fair Shopping Center, still working on long-term plan
Growing fitness chain signs deal for new Bedminster studio
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar is Set to Open in the Camelot Shopping Center
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…
SJC Ventures to Begin Construction at Former Macy’s at Harford Mall Site
SJC Ventures will begin the demolition process at the former Macy’s at the Harford Mall property next week in Bel Air, Maryland. The project, Derby Place, will deliver a 95,000-square-foot mixed-use center anchored by…
Gainesville Central Farm Market opens at local shopping center
Boot Barn, Hobby Lobby open in former Kmart space in Petaluma
New York burger chain reported to have signed lease at Plymouth Square Shopping Center in Conshohocken
A Lehigh Valley shopping center was just sold for more than $18 million
Hamilton Young selected to oversee retail leasing at Franklin City Hall redevelopment
JLL Negotiates $54.3M Sale of Retail Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — JLL has negotiated the $54.3 million sale of The Village at Bridgewater Commons, a 92,461-square-foot retail center in Central New Jersey. A Summit Health medical facility anchors the 12.5-acre, op…
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…
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…
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.9M Sale of Neighborhood Retail Center in Fairburn, Georgia
FAIRBURN, GA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.9 million sale of the Shops at Hampton Oaks, a 20,295-square-foot neighborhood retail center located in Fairburn, about 20 miles southwest of Atlanta. Zach Taylor…
Western Centers Sells Three-Property Retail Portfolio in Metro Denver for $30.3M
PARKER, AURORA AND LITTLETON, COLO. — Western Centers Inc. has sold a three-property retail portfolio in metro Denver to local investment firm CentrePoint Properties for $30.3 million. The portfolio includes the 56,00…
Lightspeed Commerce Advances Unified Commerce Vision with New AI, Payments, Fulfillment and Operations Innovations
New capabilities across retail and hospitality help high-volume businesses simplify operations, move faster and deliver more seamless customer experiences MONTREAL, July 17, 2026 /CNW/ -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYS…
San Francisco Neighborhood Retail Thrives Under 5% Vacancy as Focus Shifts Downtown, Maven’s DeRose Says
San Francisco’s neighborhood shopping corridors have filled to near capacity after five years of decentralization, and with high-traffic streets under 5 percent vacancy, brokers and retailers are turning their attenti…
Crescent Village Shopping Center trades to new owner for $1.75 million
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…
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…
Popular store closes at Fenton shopping center in Cary. What we know
Southern California Retail Investment Jumps 62% in First Half of 2026
Even though less retail space is changing hands in Southern California, commercial real estate investment firms are still pouring a lot more into the asset class so far in 2026. Thanks to slow construction and improvi…
New plans reveal proposed 32,619-square-foot Beachwalk shopping center
Women’s boutique to open first Alabama store at Birmingham’s Summit shopping center
Rev-O-Box™ Launches Reversible Shipping Box That Instantly Becomes a Premium Gift Box
Innovative packaging platform helps retailers create premium gifting experiences, support sustainability, and offer gift-ready packaging for e-commerce and retail purchases. New packaging innovation helps retailers en…
Sadler Square retail center in Davidson fetches $25.1M after tenant overhaul
Standard Wellness Announces Cleveland Expansion and Ohio Retail Portfolio Repositioning
CLEVELAND, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC ("Standard Wellness" or the "Company"), a premier multi-state cannabis operator, today announced that it has reached an agreement with License i…
Midwood shopping center trades hands for $31M
Cronheim Arranges $21 Million in Financing for Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center Near Cape May, New Jersey
Northmarq Arranges $15Million in Financing for Atlantic Plaza Shopping Center in Queens
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 11,320-Square-Foot Multi-Tenant Retail Property in Metro Dallas
Boston investor pays $70 million for West Coast shopping center
Riverview shopping center sells for $14 million
Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation Acquires Grocery-Anchored Retail Center in Auburn for $70M
Boston-based Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation has acquired Lakeland Town Center, a 125,233-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center located in Auburn, Washington, for $69.5 million. Geoff Tranchina, Gleb Lvo…
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 33,744 SF Retail Center in Prairieville, Louisiana
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Commerce Centre, a 33,744-square-foot retail center located at 17097 Airline Highway in Prairieville, about 18 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. Built in 2…
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Full archive →New Owners Plan $30-Million Face Lift for Promenade at HH Center
Laurus Corp. bought the Promenade at Howard Hughes Center mall from Passco Cos. and plans a $30-million renovation with a more pedestrian-friendly layout.