Reading between the lines of Christmas trading results 2023–24
"December’s Christmas trading results give insight into how different sectors are performing in the current economic climate"
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"December’s Christmas trading results give insight into how different sectors are performing in the current economic climate"
"2024 will be a turning point for the UK commercial property investment market, with higher turnover than 2023 and selective prime yield hardening"
"Japan is currently experiencing an inbound tourism boom, while the high-end tourism market is relatively underdeveloped and ripe with opportunities. Major visionary players are already deploying significant amounts of capital in prospective fields, anticipating exponential growth and potential demand. Overall, growth prospects are bright, and these developments are likely to accelerate Japan’s transformation into a sustainable tourist destination of the future."
"Whether it’s winter sports or a beach holiday, having access to a breadth of retail offerings remains a key priority for holidaymakers. "
"The importance of brick-and-mortar clothes stores shouldn’t be underestimated. "
"Mat Oakley discusses why 2024 will be a great opportunity for tactical buyers, and what sectors are likely to recover first and fastest"
"Online retail is evolving to include channels where consumers can buy and sell pre-owned items at a lower price; as a consequence, we are seeing a rise in re-commerce, which entails the second-hand selling of products."
"One question we are regularly asked is whether the retail sector is ‘back to normal’ following the pandemic. There is little analysis on the topic, and the impact of inflation makes answering this question even more of a challenge."
"Despite tightening consumer finances impacting retail sales in 2023, economic headwinds are forecast to ease in 2024"
"Tightening consumer finances dampened retail sales in 2023, but stronger performance forecast for 2024"