Grocery Retailing

"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"

"With five sub-sectors currently exhibiting downward pressure and seven recording lower yields versus 12 months ago, there is evidence of increasing investor appetite; however, will escalating conflict in the Middle East throw a spanner in the works?"

"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."

"First ECB rate cut signals positive movement for European economy"