24 | Insights H1 2026 Raine & Horne Commercial Retail Services Daniel Sutton of Raine & Horne Commercial Retail Services believes retail property will continue to improve through 2026 despite macroeconomic challenges including the uncertainty of US tariffs, inflation and interest rate pressures. “Well-positioned, non-discretionary neighbourhood centres continue to be favoured, particularly in areas of strong population growth,” says Daniel. Year-on-year retail sales growth, a key indicator of a retail asset performance, performed well in the final quarter of the year with December growing by 4.7% and November 6.9% YoY. Cafes and takeaway outlets continue to perform strongly which, together with supermarket sales, underpin the success of many neighbourhood shopping centres. Value of retail assets will continue to be derived from remixing and small project opportunities. Shopping centres with mixed use opportunities are also strongly sought after.
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