Bulk industrial occupancies surged in 2025, driven by stronger leasing, build-to-suit projects, and major manufacturing facilities, though elevated move-outs tempered overall net absorption growth.

In this Q&A, Colliers’ Anjee Solank and Mark Owens discuss the state of the hospitality sector following 2025, what conference momentum is really signaling, and how Colliers’ hospitality platform is positioning clients for 2026 and beyond.

Walmart’s integration of Google Gemini signals a shift to AI-driven commerce, compressing the path to purchase and reshaping retail competition, discovery, and in-store strategy.