2026 U.S. Retail Investment Forecast

Jan 10, 2026

Retail enters 2026 with solid momentum on resilient consumer spending, with net absorption expected to exceed 10 million square feet and vacancy edging up 20 basis points to 5.2%.

Retail Capital Markets United States

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Published: Jan 10, 2026
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