
Market in Minutes: European Retail Investment
"European retail is becoming cheaper"
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"European retail is becoming cheaper"

"Footfall and spend rebounded quicker in 2021 compared to reopening periods in 2020, following widespread pent-up demand and vaccination confidence"

"2020 saw a significant increase in insolvency activity across all asset classes, with high-streets and shopping centres impacted most as a result of their greater exposure to mid-market fashion and leisure operators"

"While the number of UK retail store closures continues to rise, the vacancy picture differs hugely depending on location type and pitch"

"Unit availability opens significant opportunities in the West End"

"The phased reopening of the retail and leisure market has prompted significant footfall improvements, albeit the gap to 2019 levels persists"

"Investment transactional appetite is ahead of pre-pandemic levels with the highest volumes in Q1 since 2017"

"Occupational headwinds continue despite strong reopening"

"Consumer confidence remains suppressed; however, the grocery sector shows strong resilience. The key question remains, how to predict consumer behaviour in the new normal"

"With a significant pandemic-related uptick in grocery spending, strong annual portfolio growth is set to continue, particularly from the value-orientated brands"