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

"Food inflation remains above the long-term average, yet the UK’s leading grocers continue to see positive performance driving investor competition for well-located supermarket assets"

"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."

"Trends within the European e-commerce market set to drive retail sales"

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

"December’s Christmas trading results give insight into how different sectors are performing in the current economic climate"

"The retail sector is looking to be the most resilient of all real estate asset classes this year"

"Ongoing headwinds dampen consumer confidence"

"The grocery sector is undoubtedly at a crunch point between supply issues and rising prices; however, this will continue to drive the strong discounter portfolio growth that has been prevalent in recent years"

"Strong financial performance during Christmas 2021 points to a promising position of recovery for many operators, despite ongoing headwinds in the market"