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Spotlight: AI and the Future of Physical Retail
What does AI mean for the future of the physical store?


Spotlight: AI and the Future of Physical Retail
Abstract
What does AI mean for the future of the physical store?
2026 - Market in Minutes Q1 2026
The Dutch real estate market showed renewed momentum in Q1 2026, driven mainly by residential and healthcare assets. Investment rose to €3.3 billion, though recovery remains uneven. Foreign capital stayed limited, widening the divide between prime and secondary locations. Investors are increasingly selective, with quality, sustainability and adaptability becoming key to performance.


2026 - Market in Minutes Q1 2026
Abstract
The Dutch real estate market showed renewed momentum in Q1 2026, driven mainly by residential and healthcare assets. Investment rose to €3.3 billion, though recovery remains uneven. Foreign capital stayed limited, widening the divide between prime and secondary locations. Investors are increasingly selective, with quality, sustainability and adaptability becoming key to performance.


Where now for rental reform?
"The Renters Reform Bill was one of the main casualties of Rishi Sunak’s early General Election call. It left insufficient parliamentary time to put the Bill to bed in an way that overcame the practical difficulties of balancing the interests of landlords and tenants, without a host of unintended consequences."


UK Build to Rent Market Update – Q2 2024
"Reduced time to let Build to Rent homes in 2024 shows demand remains high"


Spotlight: European Grocery Market 2024
"First ECB rate cut signals positive movement for European economy"


Spotlight: Shopping Centre and High Street – Q2 2024
"Cost of living improvements sees growth in both consumer confidence and retail performance, stimulating a recovery in investment volumes"


Global Occupier Markets: Prime Office Costs – Q2 2024
"Prime office rents in major cities around the world have risen 3% in the past year, while significant premiums have emerged for top-tier space over the wider Grade A market"


Global Occupier Markets: Market Makers – H1 2024
"Our analysis of the top 10 prime office occupier deals by size across global cities shows that expansions and renewals still dominate activity, in spite of rising costs and broader economic uncertainty. Tech remained the top industry by deal volume, followed by finance."


Improving European Consumer Landscape
"Improving consumer confidence as economic landscape beginning to improve"


Positive Outlook for Retail Sales in Europe
"Essential nature of the grocery market shows stability in retail sales"


Evolving Trends in the European Grocery Market
"Retailer margins under pressure from record-high inflation"


The Online Grocery Market
"Online grocery exposure remains low, but international retailers favour omnichannel strategies "

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