It’s been a volatile few years in the High Street. Vacancy rates increased rapidly between mid 2007 and 2009, and there have been a number of retail failures. Other factors, including the increased costs of empty units, have led to exits from poorly performing stores. Meanwhile, other retailers have taken full advantage of lower rents and higher incentives to acquire and expand.
In the video, Mike Biddle, AGL CEO, analyses these recent developments in the sector and looks to potential future trends.