Episode 15 – Retail ReCap: World Cup, Walmart & Wall Street
What's Driving Retail in 2026?
The full Retail ReCap team is back together for a wide-ranging discussion covering the latest trends influencing retail real estate, economic development, and investment activity across Texas and beyond.
In this episode, Rob Franks, Jeremy Mercer, Will Narduzzi, and Secure Net Lease’s Bob Moorhead examine the forces driving growth in today’s market and discuss why North Texas continues to attract retailers, developers, employers, and investors from across the country.
One of the key themes throughout the conversation is the continued momentum surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth. The group explores the region’s growing role as a national leader in retail development and what that means for future opportunities in commercial real estate. They also discuss the economic impact of major events and infrastructure investments that could shape the market for years to come.
The episode also highlights how corporate expansion and relocation activity continue to influence population growth, job creation, and demand for new retail, restaurant, and mixed-use developments throughout Texas.
Additional topics include:
- Retailer expansion activity and evolving site selection strategies
- Market updates from major national brands and tenants
- New development projects and investment trends across Texas
- The changing role of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence in business
- Restaurant openings, closures, and emerging consumer preferences
- Challenges and opportunities facing urban and suburban markets
As always, the team combines market data, industry observations, and real-world experiences to provide perspective on where the commercial real estate landscape may be headed next.
Whether you’re actively investing, developing, leasing, or simply keeping a pulse on the market, this episode offers valuable insights into many of the trends shaping today’s retail environment.
Listen to the full episode for a deeper look at the conversations driving growth, investment, and development across Texas and beyond.
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