{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Retail Is Back in Quebec: What\u2019s Driving Near-Zero Vacancy and the Mixed-Use Shift","description":"Quebec retail is outperforming expectations. Triple-A centres are running near-zero vacancy, rents are stabilizing, and consumers are spending more time in places that feel like destinations, not just shopping stops. &amp;nbsp; In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with retail real estate leader Manon Larose to break down what is actually working right now: why retail is no longer \u201conline vs in-store,\u201d how the tenant mix is shifting toward food, fitness, beauty, and entertainment, and why mixed-use is becoming the default playbook for major sites like Carrefour Laval and Royalmount. &amp;nbsp; If you work in commercial real estate, leasing, development, or retail expansion, this is a practical look at what\u2019s driving demand and how to plan for 2026. &amp;nbsp; Topics &amp;amp; Timestamps \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbc 00:01:03 \u2013 Manon Larose\u2019s path across retail, leasing, and development \ud83d\udcc8 00:02:50 \u2013 Why retail is rebounding in Quebec right now \ud83d\ude86 00:03:45 \u2013 How the REM is reshaping foot traffic and retail demand \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 00:05:18 \u2013 Downtown streets vs mega retail destinations \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f 00:07:33 \u2013 \u201cHigh\u2013low\u201d retail and why mixed price points work \u2728 00:09:15 \u2013 Experience and personalization as the new retail differentiator \ud83e\udde0 00:11:40 \u2013 Why physical retail and e-commerce now reinforce each other \ud83d\udd2e 00:14:54 \u2013 Key retail trends heading into 2026 \ud83c\udf06 00:24:42 \u2013 Mixed-use projects as the future of retail real estate &amp;nbsp; Manon\u2019s LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/manon-larose-mba-2977a81a\/ Web: https:\/\/larose.ca\/ &amp;nbsp; Follow Axel Monsaingeon: LinkedIn Instagram &amp;nbsp; Visit https:\/\/www.e5pace.com for more resources, market guides, data, and advertising opportunities ","author_name":"Espace Montr\u00e9al Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.e5pace.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39461100\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/395868\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39461100"}