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Nicole Larson

Nicole Larson

Manager, National Retail Research

As the National Research Manager for Retail Services, Nicole is responsible for studying conditions within the retail sector, collecting, and reporting statistical data, and analyzing the data to identify significant trends and opportunities. Based in South Florida, she partners with national and local teams across the United States to deliver market intelligence initiatives to drive national competitive advantage through research strategy, development, and analytics. Enthusiastic about exploring the dynamic realms of the retail industry, she enjoys continual learning, seamlessly blending curiosity, and enjoyment in every pursuit.

Latest articles

Limited Supply Drives Stable Vacancy Rates and Rising Rents | U.S. Retail Q3 2024
Discover how the U.S. retail market shows resilience in Q4, with stable vacancy rates, rising competition for space, and climbing rents amid limited supply and strong tenant demand.
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Weekday Shopping Trends: How Hybrid Work is Changing Retail Patterns
Explore how the growth of hybrid work models is transforming retail shopping trends, with more consumers taking advantage of flexible schedules to shift errands, like grocery shopping, to weekdays, as remote work continues to rise post-pandemic.
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Quick Hits | Everybody’s Gotta Eat: Retail Spending on Food Remains Strong 
Discover how retail leasing is being driven by food and beverage, with grocery construction up 60% and dining out spending soaring.
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Demand Surge and Steady Vacancy Rates Drive Growth | U.S. Retail Q2 2024
Discover how the U.S. retail market shows resilience in early 2024, navigating economic challenges, limited space, and rising costs, with store openings outpacing closures by 20%.
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Social Networks as Marketplaces: How Social Commerce is Reshaping the Retail Landscape
Social commerce is revolutionizing online shopping by merging e-commerce with social media. As Americans spend over 2 hours daily on social platforms, this trend enables users to discover, engage with, and purchase products within their apps.
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ICSC Las Vegas 2024 : Top 10 Key Takeaways from Colliers
The ICSC LAS VEGAS convention brought together 25,000 industry professionals for three days of deal-making, trend exploration, and networking. Colliers' Nicole Larson summarizes the event, highlighting the insights shared by retail experts.
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The Retail Shift: Exploring Historical Changes in Store Footprints
Colliers' Nicole Larson explores how the retail industry has evolved over the past five years due to the rise of online shopping and changing consumer preferences. Discover how physical retail spaces are adapting to new consumer behaviors.
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Navigating the Market Dynamics Tightrope | U.S. Retail Q1 2024
Explore Colliers' Nicole Larson's analysis of the retail market in the first quarter of 2024, where she highlights the impacts of limited new space and strong sales, partly boosted by an early Easter.
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And the Award Goes to….Retail! Honoring the Industry’s Oscar-Worthy Impact
Colliers' Nicole Larson explores retail's resilience and adaptability as it outpaces store closures and navigates economic challenges, showcasing extraordinary distinction in commercial real estate.
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The Foot Traffic Rebound: A Temporary Blip or a Lasting Trend?
Explore Colliers' Nicole Larson's insights on the 2023 increase in foot traffic across various sectors, highlighting the role of accessibility and the shift towards walkable, amenity-rich urban spaces in enhancing customer satisfaction and business.
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A Swiftie Super Bowl: Uniting Sports, Music, and Consumer Culture
A study of 300 U.S. retail store associates reveals that 100% of respondents said Taylor Swift has impacted sales at their physical stores, including purchases influenced by her as a brand as well as her music, movies, and concerts.
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Consumer Spending Ends the Year on a Sturdy Note | U.S. Retail Q4 2023
Overall, 2023 was a good year for retail, and the much-talked-about recession never materialized. Retail fundamentals are expected to stay well-balanced in 2024, as the limited availability and decrease in new supply will help to counteract a slight
2024 Retail Outlook
Colliers' Nicole Larson, National Manager of Retail Research, explores retail's 2023 year-in review and 2024 trends to watch, and provides a national retail forecast.
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Season’s Earnings: A Recap of the 2023 Holiday Sales
Explore the nuanced shifts in U.S. holiday shopping trends in 2023, as Colliers' Nicole Larson analyzes the impact of economic factors on retail sales, with insights into how omnichannel strategies and consumer behavior adaptations.
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ICSC New York 2023 Recap
The ICSC conference returned to New York this December. Here is what Colliers heard over the two days of events from dealmakers and experts who are driving innovation and evolution in the retail industry.