Is retail really dying—or just evolving? In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, Karly Iacono and Dan Diebel dissect rising retail obsolescence with fresh data from CBRE Econometric Advisors. Learn what “obsolescence” actually means, why vacancy rates are still tight, and how smart investors can navigate this paradox.

Key Timestamps

• 00:00:53 – Defining “Retail Obsolescence”: hype vs. reality

• 00:04:30 – What qualifies as obsolete in today’s market?

• 00:07:31 – The retail categories contributing most to obsolescence

• 00:26:27 – How redevelopment pulls properties out of obsolescence

• 00:31:35 – The paradox: low vacancy and high obsolescence

Learn More About CBRE Econometric Advisors: https://www.cbre-ea.com/

Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President

CBRE Investment Properties | Retail Capital Markets

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karly.iacono@cbre.com | www.cbre.com

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