Q4 2025 COLUMBUS RETAIL TRENDS

Reflecting on the Q4 2025 Retail Trends Report and what it means for 2026, we see several themes likely to continue shaping the market:

1. Limited new supply will keep vacancy compressed.

2. High-growth suburban submarkets will attract the majority of new development.

3. National retailers will target second-generation space in proven corridors.

4. Investor demand for stabilized retail assets will remain strong.

With vacancy below 3% and total space under construction reduced, Columbus retail has moved beyond recovery and is operating with sustained structural strength. Tight vacancy, measured development, strong sales velocity, and national tenant demand reinforce the city’s standing as one of the most stable and attractive retail markets in the United States.

As 2026 begins, all indicators suggest that Columbus will continue to outperform expectations, not just within the Midwest, but nationally.

Read the full report from Colliers | Columbus along with previous quarterly trend reports here: Trends | Research Resource