Economic & Consumer Landscape
"Tightening consumer finances dampened retail sales in 2023, but stronger performance forecast for 2024"
Consumer trends
Tagged Articles
Market in Minutes: UK Commercial
"Is the UK commercial property market well poised for a stronger 2022?"
Market in Minutes: UK Commercial
"Prime yields remain static in October"
Spotlight: Shopping Centre and High Street – Q3 2021
"Improving occupational story is starting to filter through to the shopping centre and high street investment markets"
Spotlight: UK Retail Outlook Report
Contains 3 articles"Footfall and spend rebounded quicker in 2021 compared to reopening periods in 2020, following widespread pent-up demand and vaccination confidence"
Spotlight: European Food and Groceries Sector
Contains 9 articles"Consumer confidence remains suppressed; however, the grocery sector shows strong resilience. The key question remains, how to predict consumer behaviour in the new normal"
United Kingdom: Strong occupational growth set to continue
"With a significant pandemic-related uptick in grocery spending, strong annual portfolio growth is set to continue, particularly from the value-orientated brands"
How are food retailers coping with the rise of online?
"Changes in consumer habits and the advancement of new technologies have led to one of the greatest transformations in the food sector"
Pure players and new concepts
"Pure players are rising their markets share as they compete on price and convenience. New technologies are leading to the emergence of new concepts and players"
In-store experience and other trends
"Today’s customers expect more from physical stores. One important opportunity arising from this moment is for retailers to rethink their approach to the customer experience in-store"
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