Houston Retail Figures - Q3 2025

— Houston’s retail market saw a very strong Q3, marked by notable spikes in new occupancy and investment sales activity.

— This wave of new inventory, coupled with widespread bankruptcies, resulted in a significant increase in vacant big-box space. Second-generation boxes have been absorbed slowly due to an increase in deal timelines, 9-12 months on average

— Though the retail sector has seen headwinds this year with ongoing inflationary pressure and impacts from tariffs, consumer spending has not slowed, and the holiday season promises to see additional activity.