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UK Retail Revival: Investments Surge as Vacancies Hit Record Low
12/27/2025
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Story summary
- Knight Frank reports UK retailers are increasing investment in physical stores, signaling a revival.
- Shopping centres and food stores lead, with returns up 10.2%.
- Online growth slows; retail-property investment is expected at 9.5% in 2026.
- Shop vacancy falls to 13.5%, the lowest since 2020, while 2025 transactions rise.
- Experts say demand now exceeds supply, marking a turning point for the high street.
