Retail sector

"With inflation on a downward trajectory and interest rates improving, a positive year of trading is expected across the shopping centre and high street markets"

"Contrary to the narrative portrayed by the media, Christmas 2024 has been a relatively successful period for many retailers. December 2024 marked the first month to experience positive retail sales volume growth since April 2022, which has had a subsequent effect on operator performance."

"Oxford Street was one of the few streets in the West End to see an acceleration in vacancy contraction and rental growth in Q4"

"Which categories will see the most active brands this year and why? Savills Retail explore the ones to watch…"

"Mat Oakley tells us why 2025 will see greater investor confidence in UK commercial property, and which sectors are seeing both strength and recovery"

"More transactional activity is needed, but yields head in the right direction"