Login

Retailers remain active in hunt for new space

Search activity highlights still strong demand for new store locations
A shopping center at the northeast corner of Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road in Cathedral City, California, advertises available space.  (CoStar)
A shopping center at the northeast corner of Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road in Cathedral City, California, advertises available space. (CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
September 29, 2025 | 1:25 AM

Despite retailers' concerns over tariffs, a cooling labor market and rising occupancy costs, demand for store space remains robust. A clear indicator of this resilience is search activity on LoopNet, the commercial real estate listing marketplace that continues to show strong engagement from retailers actively seeking new locations.

This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.

Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success.

This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.

Ready to Learn More?

Sign Up For a Personalized Demo.

Sign Up For a Demo To Learn More.

Already A Subscriber? Sign In

News | Retailers remain active in hunt for new space