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Global Retail Attractiveness Index: New high in European retail markets

GRAI 3/2024 is driven by greater consumer confidence. The index compiled by Union Investment and GfK sees increased signs of recovery in eight European countries. The most significant increases are visible in Sweden and the Czech Republic, while overseas regions are stabilizing at a weak level.

GfK study: European retail in 2023 and 2024

Consumers in Europe continue to be affected by various crises. After inflation peaked in 2022, 2023 was characterized by an adjustment to the increased cost of living. Additionally, the multiple global crises and the loss of purchasing power caused uncertainty, which led to concerns and a change in consumer behavior.

Retail Attractiveness Index: European retail markets rebound after pandemic

The GRAI 1/2024 rises to 114 points, which is the highest level since 2018. It shows increased signs of recovery in nine European countries. A strong growth is especially visible in the UK, Denmark and Poland while overseas regions lag behind Europe.

LYST Index: Fashion´s hottest brands and products Q1/2024

To make The Lyst Index, a brand must deliver on attention and emotion.

Energy Boost – MEC’s Retail Park Report: “Rethinking Retail Locations!”

It is time for pioneers who rethink the future of retail real estate with courage, good ideas, and determination. This is the essence of MEC’s current Retail Park Report (FMZ Report) 2023.

Factory Outlet Center: Completely Immune To Online Shopping

According to Regio Data’s most recent report, while brick-and-mortar retailing throughout Europe has been in decline for years, factory outlet centers are developing magnificently. In total, the sales area of the 180 outlet centers is already around 4.6 million sq m, compared with 3.3 million sq m a decade ago. This results in an increased rate of almost 40% – and another 18 projects are in the planning stage.

Retail Attractiveness Index: Recovery of European retail markets gains breadth

The GRAI 2/2023 shows increased signs of recovery in eleven European countries. The UK, Poland, Spain, and Italy showed solid gains. Overall, the GRAI increased by six points to 113 points. However, the gap between Europe and indices in North America and Asia/Pacific is growing.

German Shopping Centers: Highest Density In The New Federal States

The lower the purchasing power, the more shopping centers there are. This correlation is evident in Germany at both the federal state level and the district or city level, according to the latest RegioData report.

On the way to the smart store: GRR Report shows opportunities for digitalization in retail real estate

Digitalization in the retail sector is in full swing. This is leading both to a changed shopping experience for customers of local suppliers and discounters and to simplified processes in the management and purchase and sale of retail real estate. However, retailers should be mindful of customers’ interests when using artificial intelligence (AI) in sales. While functioning digital systems are important, completely digital smart stores without personal support miss the mark when it comes to consumer needs. This is shown in the third GRR Basic Retail Report, which GRR Group is presenting with its cooperation partner Savills.

The Property Investment Market In CEE Was Mainly Driven By Retail In H1 Despite Slowdown

The current results in the property investment market may not appear very optimistic at the moment, but this is only a temporary situation, according to Avison Young.

Online retailing in Europe: E-commerce gains momentum in Spain and Italy, but most consumers still prefer local retailing

According to a recent CBRE study, while emerging European e-commerce markets such as Italy and Spain have seen the pandemic trend of increased online shopping become entrenched, more established e-commerce markets such as Germany have returned to their pre-Corona growth trajectory since the pandemic subsided.

The global retail logistics market is estimated to reach a 600 billion dollar size by 2030

Based on the report by Grand View Research, the global retail logistics market size was valued at USD 246.85 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5% from 2023 to 2030.

Lyst Index: Fashion’s hottest Brands and Products Q2/2023

Lyst is a fashion technology company and premium shopping app used by more than 200 million people each year to discover and purchase items from brands and stores.

Consumer confidence in Europe´s largest economies shows positive signs

ConsumerWise´s latest report shows that consumer confidence has grown dramatically across the continent—but geopolitical concerns and price increases continue to affect how consumers intend to spend.

Top Global 250 Retailers show significant revenue growth

Deloitte´s 2023 Global Powers of Retailing report analyzed and compared the fiscal years of 2020/2021 with 2021/2022 for the top global 250 retailers.

GfK study: European retail in 2022 and 2023

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European retail sector has been experiencing one crisis after another. As the pandemic faded, consumers and retailers finally hoped for relief, but the war in Ukraine immediately followed, causing further crises.

The Retail Index GRAI shows some signs of recovery in the European retail markets

The GRAI 1|2023 shows: Positive labor market data and trade turnover stabilize the EU-15 index. Furthermore, trends pointing upwards in six markets. The most substantial growth is visible in Italy and Poland.

SHOPPING CENTER DENSITY EUROPE – CEE/SEE CITIES CLEARLY OVERSTORED

An analysis by RegioData of major European cities in terms of shopping center density yields significantly different results than the evaluations at the country level. While the highest density levels are achieved in the Scandinavian countries, the capitals in Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CEE/SEE) are ahead in the evaluation by city.

Evoluzzer wanted – MEC’s Retail Park Report: “Viva la Evoluzion! “

Retail real estate is on its way to the future: MEC’s publication “FMZ Report” for retail real estate deals with the formative changes in this sector. The clear message: The real estate industry must stand together and act together.

Retail Index: Unsettled mood in Europe’s retail markets

Results for the 3rd quarter 2022.

Universal Investment real estate survey: Retail now just as popular as in 2017

As the coronavirus pandemic ebbs the sustainable impact of structural megatrends is again having a positive influence on the institutional real estate market. According to a recent survey, retail properties are once again becoming the focus of investors.

“Europe’s Secret Weapon: The Single Market”

Retail and wholesale will need to continue to invest in digital, sustainability, and people, says Neil McMillan from EuroCommerce. ACROSS spoke with him about the current challenges facing the retail sector, the differences within the various European markets, and how the sector can deal with labor shortage and find a better e-commerce strategy.

European Retail in 2021 and 2022

One crisis follows the next. While retailers faced nationwide lockdowns, restrictions based on testing, vaccination, or recovery, and already disrupted supply chains last year, the war in Ukraine is bringing the issue of “consumer pricing” to the forefront. Additionally, supply chain disruptions and record energy prices are leading to unseen inflation rates in many European countries for several decades.

Retail Index continues to seek clear direction after temporary increase

Results for the 1st quarter 2022.

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