The 2026 forecasts for the U.S. Marketplaces Industry are flowing, from the leading categories for new-store growth to brands to watch and retail markets to grocery-anchored retail, plus investment sales transaction volume, construction starts and more
By Kimberly Noble, Rebel Rebel CRE1 min read
5,500 new store openings are expected in 2026 (Up 4.4% from 2025) with average lease size falling below 3,500 SF for the first time. Restaurants, specialty grocery, off-price, and health/wellness concepts are leading expansion categories.
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Sources: LinkedIn