Retail real estate booms in Houston despite flooding, difficulties in construction, Colliers report says

Restaurants and similar businesses saw the most growth among retail leasing in Houston last year as the city continues to attract new residents, Colliers Houston said in a recent report. 

“After a very difficult year, retail is roaring back as the country reopens. New concepts are blooming. Our retail site selection teams are busier than ever,” Colliers Houston President Patrick Duffy said in the report. 

Houston’s retail vacancy rate only increased slightly from the previous quarter, from…