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Continued stability in Vancouver’s retail sector: Colliers

Grocery-anchored shopping centres, continue to be the standard for stability in an already stable asset class.

Colliers 2025 Retail Report: Canadian retail resilient amid trade war and Bay closures

Colliers’ 2025 Global Retail Trends Report finds Canadian retail staying strong despite U.S. trade tensions, the Bay’s exit, and shifting consumer behaviour.

Where to find cost efficiencies in retail

It’s important that owners and managers of retail assets discuss where cost efficiencies can be found at the property.

Colliers Acquires Triovest to Lead Canada’s Real Estate Sector

Colliers will acquire Triovest, uniting two major commercial real estate firms to form Canada's largest platform with 95M sq. ft. under management.

Stability in Vancouver’s retail market: Colliers report

As of the end of 2024 the Urban Retail Colliers Index Vacancy Rate was 3.4%, unchanged from the mid-year 2024 figures.

Canada’s retail sector resilient despite challenges: Colliers

Colliers says there is a lot of interest in the investment side of retail in Canada.

Vancouver Retail Market Shows Resilience with Low Vacancy Rates and Rising Rents with Population Growth [Interview]

The Greater Vancouver Area retail market's resilience is driven by population growth, tourism, and limited new supply.

Canadian Retail Foot Traffic Rises, Driven by Population Growth and Essential Shopping [Colliers Report]

Foot traffic in Canadian retail is increasing, primarily driven by record population growth and immigration.

Open Air Retail Centres in Canada Seeing Lower Vacancies and Increased Tenant Demand [Study/Interview]

Stephanie Hannon of Colliers discusses a new report showing how open-air centres with ’necessity retail’ are performing better than other asset classes, partly due to a lack in online competition among other factors.

Zellers Could be Successful in Canada After Thursday Launch at Hudson’s Bay [Interview]

Madeleine Nicholls of Colliers says that the timing is right for a value concept as consumers seek nostalgia and value at a challenging time.

Lagging Consumer Confidence Means Retailers and Landlords in Canada Must Prioritize Consumer Experience [Report]

Economic fundamentals, inflation and other issues have consumers second-guessing purchases and retailers now need to meet consumers where they want to be, including online.

Foot Traffic Up at Malls in Canada as Consumers Return to Brick-and-Mortar [Interview]

A representative at Colliers says that, remarkably, foot traffic is up 30% on one mall over 2019 -- and with the holidays approaching, more consumers are going to stores to ensure they get what they want.

Retailers in Canada See Costs Rise by 25% Due to Pandemic Precautions: Study

Some businesses saw even higher increases at a time when fewer consumers are venturing out.
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