Retail Regains Its Footing as Demand Returns and Supply Stays Soft
After a soft first quarter, the retail sector regained positive momentum in Q2 as tenant demand returned, vacancies remained stable and new construction stayed limited. According to second-quarter rep
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Connect CRE reports that the retail sector found its footing again in the second quarter, shaking off a sluggish start to the year as tenant demand picked up, vacancy rates held steady, and the pipeline of new construction remained tight. The combination of returning demand and constrained supply has shifted leverage back toward landlords and investors, according to quarterly reports from the major brokerages. For retailers, the same conditions mean navigating a more competitive and expensive landscape for space.
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— The renttrust.ai Editorial Desk
Source: Connect CRE, “Retail Regains Its Footing as Demand Returns and Supply Stays Soft”. Read the original →
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