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When it comes to leasing, retailers still favor smaller spaces

Pullback in 'big box' leasing weighs on average deal size
A new single-tenant retail location leased by Starbucks at 7901 Watson Road in St. Louis, Missouri. Starbucks led the nation in small-format retail leasing over the past year.  (CoStar)
A new single-tenant retail location leased by Starbucks at 7901 Watson Road in St. Louis, Missouri. Starbucks led the nation in small-format retail leasing over the past year. (CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
December 3, 2025 | 7:43 P.M.

The retail leasing landscape is continuing a long-term transformation in response to changing consumer behavior.

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