European Retail Warehousing – 2026
Retail warehousing has proven to be one of Europe's best-performing retail formats in recent years, delivering sector-leading total returns of 7.4% in 2025.
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Inflation’s return: the implications for consumers and retail warehousing
Exceeding modest expectations neatly captures the mood surrounding the European economy.
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Retail parks embrace a more multifunctional future
Growing suburban consumer belts
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Retail parks embrace a more multifunctional future
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Growing suburban consumer belts
Demographic tailwinds move closer to home
Growing suburban consumer belts
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Demographic tailwinds move closer to home
Abstract
Growing suburban consumer belts
Evolution over broad-based expansion
European retail park stock has now reached 51 million sq m, on the back of a 2.4% increase last year, the strongest year of development activity since 2020.
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Evolution over broad-based expansion
Abstract
European retail park stock has now reached 51 million sq m, on the back of a 2.4% increase last year, the strongest year of development activity since 2020.
Spotlight: European Office Occupational Q3 2025
"European take-up Q1-Q3 2025 rose by 3% year on year, lifting average prime office rents by 4.9%"
Spotlight: European Logistics Outlook – Q3 2025
"Has a subsequent year of shocks in the economy further delayed a recovery in the industrial and logistics sector?"
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Money on the Move
"Global mobility is at an all-time high as individuals seek the optimal place to live, work and safeguard their portfolios."
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Business Environment
"While fiscal policy, taxation and incentives remain important, HNWIs and their businesses are now weighing a broader set of considerations when choosing where to base themselves."
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Lifestyle
"Lifestyle choices are increasingly shaped by a blend of social influence, personalisation and a desire for meaningful experiences."
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Family Environment
"When it comes to family relocation decisions, quality of life must meet the same high standards found across other facets of their lives."
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Security and Privacy
"Cybercrime is a pressing threat. Sophisticated phishing attacks, synthetic identities and deepfakes are no longer fringe concerns."
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Legacy
"The ability to establish family offices, trusts and other estate planning vehicles is a critical factor in decision-making."
Report: EMEA data centres – Between gridlock and gold rush
"As AI workloads surge, Neo clouds emerge as pivotal intermediaries between hyperscalers and operators, redefining the competitive balance of Europe’s cloud and data-centre markets"
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