"What do the next twelve months have in store?"

"Ambitious proposals to turn London’s Oxford Street into a traffic-free pedestrianised shopping avenue have been unveiled by London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, aiming to boost spend in the world-famous shopping destination."

"Within Europe’s grocery sector we are beginning to observe a noticeable shift in consumer preference toward the smaller convenience store format. "

"The 2024 Summer Games in Paris brought a significant boost to the French economy, notably in tourism and retail. "

"As both online and physical retail continue to expand, consumers are placing greater emphasis on sensory-rich shopping experiences as a point of difference. It’s a trend that’s fuelling demand for in-store shopping, and it’s gaining momentum as more customers buy into it."

"The UK retail warehouse market saw 307 new store openings in the first half of this year, trending significantly below the long term average (860 per year)."