"The answer lies in local density, demographics and property market characteristics."

"The demand for retail units of less than 10,000 sq ft is currently outweighing supply."

"International operators have a best-in-class approach to creating and maintaining attractive retail environments."

"A store is not just an additional place for digital retailers to sell products – it's somewhere they can showcase their brands."

"The region's retail sector and Grade A offices are proving particularly appealing."

"Blending both the physical and the online shopping experience is key."

"Iinitially perceived as the enemy of bricks and mortar retailers, the internet is proving to be much more of a friend."

"Post Brexit, this is still one of the world’s leading shopping destinations."

"Logic implies that banning all traffic would increase average footfall, dwell time and ultimately retail spend."

"New research identifies the cities offering the strongest growth prospects in this sector of the market."