Partner Valuation Advisors Issues Mid-Year 2025 Retail Report

Partner Valuation Advisors has released its Mid-Year 2025 Retail Market Snapshot, highlighting how the retail sector remained steady in Q2 2025, with no major surprises, but showed continued divergence between asset types.

Grocery-anchored centers and long-term net lease properties remain highly sought after, while regional malls face ongoing challenges, including the potential impact of tariffs on consumer spending. Transaction volume increased modestly, though valuations held steady amid persistent store closures. Despite these headwinds, tenant demand in select segments, such as experiential retail, continues to show resilience.

While investor demand remains strong for grocery-anchored shopping centers and single-tenant properties, regional malls continue to struggle due to ongoing store closures and tariff concerns. Some retailers, such as Dick’s House of Sports, are selectively expanding into mall locations to capitalize on higher foot traffic. Notable recent retail transactions include Federal Realty Investment Trust’s acquisition of Town Center Plaza and Town Center Crossing, totaling 550,000 square feet in Kansas for $289 million.