"Newcastle's commercial real estate market continues to witness a flurry of activity, with over £175m transacted in 2023 despite record lows of stock availability. "

"Last year, we saw an extraordinary resurgence of beloved nostalgic brands."

"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. "

"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."