World Cup, Walmart & Wall Street: What's Driving Retail in 2026?

The full Retail ReCap crew is back together.In this episode, Rob Franks, Bob Moorhead, Jeremy Mercer, and Will Narduzzi break down the biggest stories shaping retail real estate, economic development, and commercial markets across Texas and beyond.The group discusses why Dallas currently leads the nation in retail construction, the economic impact the upcoming World Cup could have on North Texas, and the continued wave of corporate relocations fueling job growth throughout the region. They also cover major development projects, changing retail tenant strategies, restaurant expansions and closures, emerging technology trends, and what investors should be paying attention to in today's market.Topics include:• Dallas accounting for nearly 10% of the nation's retail construction pipeline• The World Cup's potential impact on North Texas businesses and real estate• Corporate relocations and job growth across Texas• Retail tenant activity from brands like Starbucks, Chipotle, and 7-Eleven• The future of AI, robotics, and innovation• New restaurant openings, closures, and local market trends• Dallas development projects and challenges facing downtown areasWhether you're an investor, broker, developer, retailer, or simply interested in where the market is headed, this episode delivers a fast-paced overview of the trends shaping today's commercial real estate landscape.Subscribe to Retail ReCap on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.