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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.
Market in Minutes: UK Commercial – May 2024
"It is clear that pricing has started to change in some segments, with sectors (retail warehouses, industrial and hotels) more advanced on their journey than others"
West End Investment Watch – June 2024
"Growing focus on retail boosts turnover"
City Investment Watch – June 2024
"City market awaits fresh stock and interest rate falls"
Spotlight: UK Retail Warehousing – June 2024
"With easing inflationary pressure positively impacting the direction of consumer confidence, the retail market has seen the disparity between the volume of products sold and the value of retail sales begin to retract"
Occupational market trends
"Retailer performance has varied by sector over the last 12 months; however, as austerity begins to ease, some operators are beginning to point to a more positive outlook"
Investment market trends
"A lack of stock has led to a thin first quarter for transaction volumes; however, pricing hardened regardless, highlighting a gradual improvement in investor sentiment and growing confidence in returns for schemes both in the South East and increasingly further afield"
Spotlight: Food and the environment – June 2024
"Farmers are being asked to respond to the challenge of producing food for a growing population while reducing their climate impact and facilitating environmental recovery. The question is how?"
Spotlight: European Office Development – June 2024
"Rising construction costs squeeze developer margins, but rental growth outlook remains positive"
How do we increase agricultural productivity?
"We look at the ag-tech in demand now, what is coming to market and the current priorities for genetic research"
Can farmers afford to switch to regenerative farming?
"We look at arguments for change and how the economics stack up in 2024"
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