Washington, D.C.’s retail market is entering 2026 with a surprising degree of stability. Despite economic uncertainty and rate volatility, consumer spending has held up, and operators report steady demand across most categories. The mood among retail landlords is cautiously optimistic, despite muted development.
DC retail market faces development bottleneck as demand stays strong
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CoStar Analytics
December 16, 2025 | 2:00 P.M.
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