Colliers Retail | U.S.

The buzz at ICSC Florida was undeniable. With over 4,000 attendees, the convention highlighted why Florida remains at the center of the retail conversation: booming demographics, a resilient leasing market, and policy changes like the elimination of the sales tax on commercial leases Nicole Larson and Verity Marina Mosquera, MBA put together a recap of the 10 biggest takeaways. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/eNaXXWJF #ICSCFlorida #RetailTrends #ColliersRetail

We’re thrilled to celebrate a huge achievement for Escapology — now at 100+ locations and growing! 🎉 Their immersive, story-driven escape rooms are transforming the retailtainment landscape, bringing the kind of energy and engagement that today’s landlords and communities are embracing. It’s exciting to see this momentum build, and we’re proud to be part of the journey. If you’re exploring opportunities with experiential concepts, let’s connect — we’d love to collaborate. #Escapology #ColliersRetail #ExperientialRetail Shawn B., Burton Heiss, Anjee Solanki

Bringing together our teams from every corner of the state, this year’s ICSC Florida event was all about connection, collaboration, and showcasing the #retail expertise that makes Colliers a trusted partner. It’s always energizing to see our professionals share insights and build relationships that move the industry forward. Here’s to the momentum we’re carrying across Florida! #ColliersRetail #ICSC #CRE

The single-tenant net lease (STNL) retail sector showed its strength in the first half of 2025, with investor demand staying focused on high-credit tenants and prime locations. Key highlights: ✔️ Sales volume reached $5.7B, up 9.6% from late 2024 ✔️ Cap rates held steady at 6.8% ✔️ Median pricing climbed to $309/SF ✔️ Investors continue leaning into smaller, higher-value formats aligned with omnichannel strategies Explore how convenience stores, drug stores, discount retailers, restaurants, and QSRs are performing—and what’s ahead for the second half of 2025. 🔗 Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d8SbQs9C #ColliersRetail #NetLease #RetailInvestment #CRE

📍 Live from ICSC Florida Colliers’ Brad Peterson joined today’s Capital Market Trends: Risk, Reward, Repricing panel, where he shared timely insights on today’s retail investment landscape: “Be patient, but also persistent. The market is still sluggish, but history shows that slower periods of transaction activity are typically followed by heightened periods. Transactions are happening now, and I expect a more noticeable uptick ahead. Stay prepared and keep after it.” We’re proud to have #ColliersRetail professionals leading the conversation on the future of retail capital markets. Stay tuned for more updates from the conference throughout the day. #ICSC #RetailRealEstate #CapitalMarkets

🌴 Sunshine State Shopping: The Vibrant Pulse of Florida Retail Florida's 1.3 billion square feet of #retail inventory represents 11% of the total U.S. retail space. Read more in the 2025 Florida Retail Trends Report from Anjee Solanki, Stephanie Rodriguez, Dustin Ballard, Matt Siegel, Alexander Evans, and Nicole Larson: https://lnkd.in/d4-h3Gf4

📊 U.S. Retail Foot Traffic & Sales – July 2025 Snapshot Retail rode strong summer momentum in July, with sales up 4.3% YoY thanks to Prime Day, holiday spending, and early back-to-school shopping. Key findings include: ✅ Promotions boosted home (+5.8%) and apparel (+7.4%) sales, yet foot traffic growth was modest. ✅ Electronics (-1.23%) and home improvement (-0.35%) continued to see weakness as shoppers pulled back on big-ticket items. ✅ Experience-based categories like theaters and music venues saw visits fall 5.82%, but dwell time stayed strong—showing consumers remain engaged, just more selective. Click here: https://lnkd.in/dYCnJX3m #ColliersRetail #RetailTrends #ConsumerInsights

Our recent Colliers + Placer.ai insights on consumer spending trends were featured by MSN, highlighting how the retail landscape is being shaped by a widening spending split. Our joint analysis shows: 🔹 Value-driven brands are attracting more visits. 🔹 Meanwhile, mid- and upper-income focused retailers are seeing significant gains. As #ColliersRetail's Nicole Larson explains: “This suggests that while value matters, brands don’t need the lowest prices to win customers. Brands that effectively communicate their value proposition can thrive, no matter the final price point.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d_UmB7mC

Experiential retail is proving its staying power. Our latest research — featured in Commercial Observer — shows that foot traffic to gyms, arcades, theaters, music venues, and other in-person attractions continues to rise, even in a challenging economic climate. As #ColliersRetail's Nicole Larson notes, “Experiential is still a really hot segment post-COVID. Consumers realized they weren’t willing to give up these types of experiences once they were able to come in contact with people again.” Our partnership with Placer.ai found: • Theaters & music venues: +9.2% YoY foot traffic • Attractions (bowling, arcades, axe-throwing, mini-golf): +5.6% • Fitness centers: +4.3% The takeaway? Even with tighter budgets, consumers are prioritizing meaningful, in-person experiences. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/djWAKz77 #ExperientialRetail #RetailTrends

In a historic first, the nation’s most active retail construction markets are all in Texas. This growth story spans the state: 🏗️ Austin is catching up after years of being underbuilt, with the highest construction intensity in the U.S. 📈 Dallas-Fort Worth leads the nation with 7.2M SF under construction, reflecting unmatched economic scale. 🏡 Houston blends rapid residential growth with evolving retail experiences. 🛍️ San Antonio shows that even historically conservative markets are joining the surge. Colliers experts Nicole Larson, Mike Otillio, Baily Datres, and Patsy Fretwell unpack the factors fueling this unprecedented retail boom and what it means for tenants, developers, and investors. 🔗 Read the full insight: https://lnkd.in/dTiuuErw #ColliersRetail #RetailRealEstate #TexasRetail #CREInsights