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Following the decline in physical stores that accompanied the advent of online shopping, further decimation of the then retail-dominated high streets and town centres was further driven by COVID a significant drop in footfall, financial losses, and empty buildings.
Fast forward to 2024, and there is ‘a renewed sense of optimism’ felt by both investors and owners of UK retail assets and retailers/occupiers. A clear transformation is taking place as many UK high streets and town centres are experiencing the positive effects of urban renewal, and previously closed stores are being replaced by leisure, entertainment, hospitality, as well as housing and healthcare assets. This ‘blended use class’ model is creating a new norm, that is enticing people back to these locations, creating opportunities for development and investment, and in the process reinvigorating places and delivering community benefits.
In a post-covid era social impact and cultural value are bigger influencers on the success of investment models, we are increasingly seeing local community / creative & cultural initiatives entering the mix and becoming fundamental to regeneration plans. Whilst digital and innovative technologies have definitely taken a portion of the retail marketplace, the same technologies have equally enhanced in-store experiences that draw people to these new-style destinations.
As for out-of-town retail parks, it appears that more work needs to be done, but accessibility and convenience is still key and diversifying use to give customers more reasons to travel to shopping outlets has prevented the disappearance of the modern style retail parks altogether.
Join us on November 21st for a highly informative morning, with a UK Retail Markets Insights presentation and a panel of experts to discuss ‘The Future of UK Retail Assets’.
Agenda.
- 8.00 – 8.30 – Registration and Networking Reception
- 8.30 – 11.15 – Full English Breakfast and Key Insights
- Market Insights Presentation by CoStar
- Spotlight on Safety: ‘Safety on our Streets for Women & Girls’
- Panel Discussion: Featuring top voices from retail, investment, property development, and local governance.
- 11.15 – 11.45 – Networking Café
Speakers.
Mark Stansfield, Senior Director of UK Analytics, CoStar
Louise Duggan, Head of Regeneration & Growth Strategies, Good Growth, Greater London Authority
James Rayner, Head of Retail, Related Argent
Allan Lockhart, CEO, New River REIT plc
Pablo Sueiras, Head of Brand Account Management, LandSec
Ellen Peters, Property Director UK&I, LUSH Cosmetics
Vivienne King, Founder and Managing Director of Impactful Places and Revo Operating Board Member
More coming soon…
How Can I Attend?
- Revo Member Rate: £132.50 + VAT (Code available on RevoComms, please click here)
- Movers & Shakers Member Rate: £132.50 + VAT
- Trialist/Guest Rate: £162.50 + VAT
- Branded Table of 10 (for Movers & Shakers members): £1,325 + VAT
Sponsor.
- Opportunity available, contact leigh.salter@moversandshakers.uk.com for more information.