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Marketbeat Spain Retail

Retail Marketbeat is a summary of the Spain retail high streets property sector in key cities, shopping centres and Retail Parks providing comment on recent trends as well as market data, analysis and investment.

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Key Takeaways
  • Spanish retail begins 2026 with solid and more balanced growth, supported by consumption, tourism and fundamentals that remain strong.
  • Sales remain positive following the exceptional close to 2025, marking a new phase of normalisation with further upside.
  • A shortage of space in prime locations continues to put pressure on occupancy, with availability at historical lows and very dynamic activity in Madrid and Barcelona.
  • Fashion, leisure and food & beverage once again lead the market, driving sales and footfall in shopping centres.
  • Resilience, investor appeal and stability consolidate retail as one of the best-performing sectors at the start of 2026.

ECONOMIC CONTEXT

The Spanish economy maintains its momentum in 2026, albeit at a more moderate pace. Consumption and tourism remain key pillars, sustaining retail activity in major destinations and reinforcing demand in prime locations.

OCCUPIER MARKET

Strong demand and a lack of available product continue to define the market. Prime high streets record very high occupancy levels, while shopping centres show positive trends in sales, footfall and occupancy, with fashion and leisure formats taking centre stage.

INVESTMENT

Retail investment gains traction at the start of 2026, with a clear focus on shopping centres, retail parks and prime assets. Yield stabilisation reinforces the sector’s attractiveness in a context of greater visibility and market normalisation.

Q1 2026 SPAIN RETAIL MARKETBEAT

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