Q2 2026 COLUMBUS RETAIL TRENDS

Columbus’ retail market showed renewed strength in Q2 2026, with vacancy falling back below 3% as steady tenant demand drove 91,000 square feet of positive net absorption. Activity remained broad-based, with leasing momentum across a variety of retail formats and continued investor interest in grocery-anchored neighborhood centers.

New development also continues to follow population growth, with construction activity concentrated in high-growth suburban communities such as New Albany, Powell, and Hilliard. With retail occupancy remaining strong and new supply focused primarily on neighborhood-serving uses, the market continues to demonstrate resilient fundamentals and sustained demand for well-located retail space.

Read the full report from Colliers | Columbus for detailed market statistics, submarket performance, construction activity, lease transactions, and investment trends, along with previous quarterly trend reports: Trends | Research Resource