Belgian Retail Shock: The +5% Surge in Bruges & Hasselt

The latest Cushman & Wakefield 2025 report on Belgian retail reads less like a and more like a cycling race where the favorites are suddenly looking over their shoulders. While the major metropolitan hubs—our “Big Four” of Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent—are cruising at their established high speeds, two regional contenders have mounted a thrilling breakaway, … Read more

High-end brands reveal new sustainability actions at Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition

Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition is the epicentre for sustainability in fashion. Illustrious brands and organisations launch new initiatives to accelerate impact. Hosted in the grand setting of the Royal Opera House, Copenhagen, on 7-8 June, the sustainable fashion event convened over 900 leaders from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators to drive urgent … Read more

Shopping habits of generation Z could spell end of fast fashion

Research shows consumers are following younger generation’s lead in move towards sustainable fashion

Top 10 most expensive prime global retail markets

The 10 most expensive cities for retailers Hong Kong continues to rank as the world’s most expensive global retail market, recording prime rents nearly 150 percent higher than New York City and more than 400 percent higher than London and Paris, according to new research from CBRE Group. CBRE’s quarterly survey (Q1 2013), which tracks … Read more

19 new luxury retailers welcomed on Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue Welcomes Nineteen New Retailers in Second Half of 2012 Madison Avenue, the North America’s premier luxury district, is featuring some of the most sought-after real estate in the world. The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) released its Second Half report for new store openings, announcing 19 new retailers. “Madison Avenue hosts the largest … Read more

Holiday sales in America to increase 3.5 to 4 percent in stores and 15 to 17 percent in non-store sales

Deloitte forecasts 3.5 to 4 percent increase in holiday sales. Deloitte’s retail & distribution practice expects total holiday sales to climb to between $920 and $925 billion, representing a 3.5 to 4 percent increase in November through January holiday sales (excluding motor vehicles and gasoline) over last season. This growth rate is below last year’s … Read more