Rentail.space is transforming how businesses discover and secure short-term retail spaces in shopping centers across the United States and Canada.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rentail.space, an AI-powered specialty lease marketplace, today announced its official launch, transforming how businesses discover and secure short-term retail spaces in shopping centers across the United States and Canada. The platform addresses a critical gap in the commercial real estate market by connecting pop-up retailers, seasonal vendors, and specialty merchants with available spaces in established shopping centers.
Solving a Market Inefficiency
The traditional process of finding temporary retail space is fragmented, time-consuming, and often requires direct outreach to individual property managers. Rentail.space eliminates these friction points by aggregating available spaces and using advanced AI to match businesses with optimal locations based on demographics, foot traffic, lease terms, and merchant requirements.
“We’re bringing the same level of intelligence and efficiency to commercial specialty leases that transformed residential real estate a decade ago,” said Assaf Arkin, CEO of Rentail.space. “Our AI-powered platform understands merchant needs—whether you’re selling artisan goods, seasonal products, or testing a new market—and connects you with spaces that align with your business model and budget.”
How It Works
Rentail.space leverages advanced AI technology to provide:
– Intelligent Matching: Conversational AI interface that learns merchant requirements and recommends suitable spaces
– Comprehensive Database: Curated listings of shopping centers and available retail spaces with detailed demographics and traffic patterns
– Geographic Search: Location-aware recommendations within specified search radius
– Streamlined Communication: Direct connection between merchants and property managers
The platform’s AI assistant guides users through the search process, capturing critical business information including product categories, target demographics, budget constraints, and timing requirements. This context-driven approach delivers personalized recommendations that would traditionally require hours of manual research.
“Research reveals that 80% of tenants turn to online searches to locate commercial properties, and more than half of them lease properties they found online.” — Deal Magazine
Market Opportunity
The specialty lease market represents a significant yet underserved segment of commercial real estate. Shopping centers increasingly seek to diversify tenant mix with pop-up concepts, seasonal activations, and limited-time retail experiences. Simultaneously, businesses demand flexible lease terms and faster paths to market entry.
“Rentail.space creates value for both sides of the transaction,” added Assaf Arkin. “Property managers gain access to a vetted pipeline of potential tenants, while merchants reduce search time from weeks to minutes. This efficiency benefits the entire retail ecosystem.”
“As leasing reps, we spend a lot of time seeking new business, but on the flip side, new business is seeking us also. This helps bridge that gap in our canvassing efforts,” said Joe Snipes, Regional Specialty Leasing Representative at Simon Property Group. “I like this!”
“The 2025 consumer outlook is guardedly optimistic, shaped by value-centric spending, rising store traffic (especially among Gen Z), and deeper integration of AI-driven personalization. Retailers must pivot to meet evolving needs, employing technology to enhance experiences, manage inventory, and drive operational efficiency.” — Insight Trends World
This trend is particularly relevant for Gen-Z entrepreneurs, who are increasingly launching pop-up concepts and direct-to-consumer brands that resonate with their peers. By making it easier for young merchants to secure retail space, Rentail.space helps shopping centers attract the foot traffic they need most—Gen-Z consumers who follow the brands and creators they connect with online into physical retail experiences.
Technology Foundation
Built on a modern engineering stack and patent-pending AI technology, Rentail.space delivers enterprise-grade reliability with consumer-level simplicity. The platform’s geographic search capabilities, combined with real-time data enrichment from Google Places API, ensure accurate and current listing information.
This combination of AI matching and real-time data makes Rentail.space the premier destination whether you’re looking for short-term retail space in a mall or searching more traditional shopping centers.
Looking Ahead
Rentail.space is built on a simple premise: access to retail space shouldn’t depend on who you know or how long you’ve been in the industry. By removing barriers and bringing transparency to specialty leasing, we’re working to democratize retail—giving first-time merchants the same opportunities to reach customers that established brands have always had. That’s not just good for business; it’s how we build a more diverse and vibrant retail landscape.
Availability
Rentail.space is now live and accepting merchants at https://rentail.space.
Launching with 767 shopping centers across the United States and Canada, with initial focus on Southern California and rapid expansion to major metros nationwide.
Assaf Arkin
Rentail Inc
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