Doubling Down on Retail

With vacancy rates somewhat stable across the state, retail, residential, and other commercial functions are blending together, driven by consumer demand for convenience and offerings beyond traditional shopping. While malls and big box stores face pressure from e-commerce growth, there is demand for experience-driven spaces. Spencer B. Kallick, partner at Allen Matkins, speaks with Joey Miller, principal, The Runyon Group on the retail sector unveiled in the Winter 2025 Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey.