The Czech retail market remained active in Q3 2026, supported by growing consumer spending and continued retailer demand. Development activity remains concentrated in retail parks, particularly in regional markets, while Prague continues to attract new concepts and larger flagship stores. The development pipeline remains healthy, with retail parks set to account for practically all new supply in 2026.
- Total modern retail stock reached 4.1 million sq m in Q3 2026, with three new retail park projects adding 12,400 sq m during the quarter.
- New supply reached 57,200 sq m in the first nine months of 2026, with almost all new space delivered in retail parks.
- About 39,300 sq m of additional retail space is expected to complete by year-end, all within retail parks. If delivered as scheduled, retail park completions will reach 93,500 sq m in 2026, the highest annual volume since 2009.
- Retailer activity remained healthy, with value-oriented concepts continuing to expand, particularly in regional markets, while demand in Prague focused on prime locations and larger flagship stores.
- Prime high street rents reached €235 per sq m per month in Q3 2026.
