In a feature for Southeast Real Estate Business, Casey Smallwood, SVP & Managing Principal in Louisville, explains why Louisville is one of the Southeast’s most compelling retail markets heading into 2026, and how grocery-anchored growth is setting the pace for what comes next.
From Kroger’s major new builds to Publix Super Markets’ rapid expansion and BJ’s Wholesale Club’s redevelopment strategy, grocers are reshaping retail corridors and fueling leasing momentum for QSRs, coffee concepts, and convenience operators.
The result? Vacancy at just 3.5%, rents holding steady, and investors showing strong appetite for essential retail.
Read more at REBusinessonline.com.