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INDUSTRY REPORT • Q2 2026
Retail's 2026 setup rewards
strong operators.

A data-driven look at where retail fundamentals are strengthening, where operations and tenant experience are converging, and how the best owners are turning unified platforms into their competitive advantage.

When you download the report, you'll gain:

  • Where investor confidence, supply constraints, and rent growth are heading in 2026

  • How AI is moving from pilot to production and driving measurable ROI

  • Why stack consolidation is unlocking faster decisions and stronger renewals

  • What retail owners are doing to turn tenant experience into lease insurance

  • How unified operations at portfolio scale create compounding intelligence

See how these shifts are unfolding across retail and what they mean for your portfolio →

Inside the report
7,900
Projected retail closures in 2026, down 4.5%
95%
Of CRE investors plan to buy as much or more
88%
Of CRE investors piloting AI with 15-20% ROI
12+
Cited sources: CBRE, Deloitte, Colliers & more

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